Know all about Custom motorcycle drag racing suit!

 

If you watch a lot of pro racing, you might think that racing suits are basically billboard space, where sponsors can get their logo in front of television audiences. In reality, though, a lot of us don’t have any decoration on our driving suits. That’s because their primary purpose is to keep us safe.

Still, there are important differences among the various motorcycle racing suits available. This is where it can get confusing for the buyer. That’s why we’ve put together this buyer’s guide and our best racing suits list. It can help you ask the important questions to make sure you get into a suit that fits you, both physically and in terms of your needs.

 If you have any other questions about racing suits you’d like to see answered, let us know.

 Why do I need a racing suit?

 A custom leather Super G motorcycle suit serves one simple purpose: fire protection. In a sport that combines high speeds with combustible liquids, a fire suit is necessary to protect yourself in a daring pastime. Your skin is a lot more precious than a few layers of flame-retardant fabric, after all.

 The other simple answer: because your sanctioning body requires it.

 What should I look for in the ideal custom leather Super G motorcycle suit?

 A high level of protection, the requisite certification, lightweight, good fit, and features. We’ll get into each of those in a bit.

 

What is the difference between FRC and Nomex?

Fire-retardant cotton (FRC) custom leather motorcycle suits are as the name suggests—made with cotton that is treated with a fire-retardant chemical. Common FRC brands used in racing suits are Proban and Pyrovatex. One of the drawback of FRC is that the level of protection it offers diminishes with laundering.

Nomex is a synthetic Aramid fiber made by DuPont. It offers more protection than FRC, and is less likely to degrade when washed, but it is usually more expensive.

How much should my suit weigh?

As is often the case with racing, lighter is better. Lighter suits are usually more comfortable and easier to move around in. Plus, it often gets ridiculously hot out at the track, especially in the cockpit under the stress of driving. In a lighter suit, it is easier to keep cool. More layers, though, often means more protection and more weight. So lighter is better, as long as you aren’t sacrificing protection.

 

The weight of a suit is usually measured in grams per square meter (sometimes called “sandwich weight”). Many Nomex suits are around 400 g/m2. For the same level of protection, a suit that weighs less is usually going to cost more.

How do I get a proper fit?

 A proper fit is important for safety, comfort, and control behind the wheel. Most suits fit standard measurements, but some can be custom ordered to fit a particular driver.

First, record your height and weight, and measure your neck, chest, waist, and inseam, preferably while wearing what you would normally wear under the suit while racing. For some brands, it may also be helpful to measure around your hip, thigh, and your arm length.

 

With those measurements, you should be able to find a standard size suit either in the format, many of us are used to (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large), or in European sizes (46 to 64). Manufacturers offer sizing charts that correspond to those measurements (and show you how to measure, in most instances).

 And, if you’re ever unsure about what size you should order, contact our team today! They’ll help you out.