Racing jackets

[Pronto]

So, my local track is going NHRA and we are supposed to have jackets now. I don't go racing every week but I do want a jacket so I can race without any hassles. So what brands are good? I prefer USA made and so far I've only found Simpson which are more than double the "entry level" ones that I assume are China made. Should I spend the coin and keep an American employed? The Racequip seemed good until I read the full website and saw that they have both US made and "overseas" for the entry level.

 

[Dabigguy]

Something else to think about. I think you must have a roll bar if you run quicker than 11.50. :-(

 

[Buickforlife]

Racer's Choice Inc.

Tyler, Texas

I use mostly RCI stuff.

 

[Quick Turbo V6]

RJS Racing Equipment

Made in Michigan. Great people to deal with also.

HTH,
Scott

 

[Pronto]

Good. Now I have some more choices of USA made jackets. Thanks. BTW I wish company websites would put in great big letters on their home pages that their products are made in the USA.

 

[Pronto]

Something else to think about. I think you must have a roll bar if you run quicker than 11.50. :-(

I'm already there regardless of IHRA or NHRA. I intend on going faster anyway. I'm pretty sure I know who I'll have fab my roll bar. I saw a car that this young fellow did a cage in that crashed and the driver only survived b/c of that cage.

 

[87granny]

This is the one i went with it has the GN logos on it GForce Fire Jacket GF105 -GM, Buick Jackets & Fire Jackets, GF105-GM | SpecialAdditions.com Buick Grand National Parts & Apparel

 

[pacecarta]

RJS Racing Equipment 1004-1-LG - RJS Single-Layer Driving Jackets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

no mention on country but they are about the cheapest single layer at 49.95

 

[Red C5]

I went with RJS as well. Seems to be really well made.