Customer Product Questions Archive

Question:I am located in Kentucky and I have been given a birthday gift from my wife to attend racing school for one day at the Kentucky speedway next Saturday the 28th. Is there a "low cost" race suit I could purchase and how do you ship? I need it...

Question: We are leaning toward to Alpinestar GP-T suit. As far as measurments they are: Height 6'1" / Weight 175-180 / Chest 40 / Hip 41 / inseam 29.  Closest I could find would be size 54 - advice?  His usual pant size is 32/34. I...

Question:What are SFI and TPP Ratings?Answer: SFI Ratings are determined by the results of several tests conducted on racing suits for fire retardant capabilities and Thermal Protective Performance (TPP). The standard spec for racing suits is 3.2A....

Question:What is FIA Homologation?Answer:Since its birth in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), has been dedicated to representing the interests of motoring organizations and motor car users throughout the world. It is also...

Question:Proban Cotton Vs Nomex SuitsAnswer:Features of Proban Cotton: Our SFI racing fire suit is made from Proban cotton, which is a fantastic alternative to Nomex. Developed in the 1950s, Proban (PROBAN) is a fire retardant chemical that can be...

Question:I need a sfi shoe that is for a wide foot. Regular sneakers sometimes are too tight for me. What shoes do you have that are for a male about size 10 wider foot.Answer: We currently carry the ZAMP - ZR-50 Wide Racing Shoe. This is an SFI-5...

Question:I am looking for jr dragster jacket,pants or one piece suit for a boy that is currently 62 lbs.In blackDo you have something like this?Also, Driving shoes size kids 3-4?For gloves, I am not sure how to measure for these but he has small...

Question:I am looking for racing goggles that form a tight seal on the face and are large enough to accomodate my glasses underneath. What are my options for a quality product?Answer: I'd recommend these Bobster - NightHawk OTG Goggles. They...

Question:hello, i was wondering what type of tear-offs the Zamp Helmet i ordered would take? Answer: The ZAMP FSA-2 Helmet uses a 1202 style tear off. (12-3/8"  / Banana Shaped) We have this available here: Racing...

Question:What is TUV Homologation?Answer: TÜV SÜD AG is a leading technical service company active in the Industry, Product and Transport sectors. Its range of services encompasses consultancy, inspections, tests and expert opinions, as well as,...

Question:What is the Snell Rating?Answer: The Snell Memorial Foundation (SMF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the research, education, testing, and development of helmet safety standards.Each segment of racing vehicles has its own Snell...

Question:G-Force - Pro Phenom Helmet: Does this helmet have a snell rating of 2005?Answer:Thank you for your question!  The Pro Phenom is Snell SA2005 rated, which is one step up from M2005, in that it is fire-retardant.  Typically, the...

Question: I need to find a suit with more length for his height. He's 6'3", 180#, waist size is 33.0 inches.   other measurements if needed are: Chest 39.5 inches, hips 38 inches. In seam 32 inches. Answer: I'm afraid that's going to...

Question:can you get the oakly "factory pilot" suite in sizes larger than 64? what 2 layer, nomex-sfi approved driver suit can you obtain? I would like a "middle-high end" suite with the correct fit. Racerd this weekend in a omp 64, that barely went...

Question:I am looking to purchase a pair of fire resistant racing gloves and had a few questions. For years I have been using some older OMP gloves; however, came to realize that despite being made of nomex they are not approved for use in most...

Question:If I wear a 9 in juniors or an 8 in women's clothing, which size should I order in the  G-Force 105 suit  and what colors would be available in that size?Answer:Thanks for your question,! I would put you in a Medium according to...

Question:IS a Snell rating of S2010 better than a rating of S2000? In other words if a requirement is to have a helmet with at least a SA 2000, would a SA 2010 comply?Answer:Thanks for your question! The SA2010 rating is a "safer" rating...

Question: Can you tell me if the G-force racing shoes and gloves are machine washable? (GF-235 mid top racing shoe and G-force G-1 driving glove) Answer: They are machine washable. I'd recommend a light duty cycle with...

Question:Bell - Youth Team Bell Suit $289.95 Is this a double layer suitAnswer:To be honest with you, I cannot locate conclusive info anywhere regarding the number layers on the suit.  However, I do know these two things:1)  The suit has...

Question:The 34/44 suit is a little to snug around the waist. Do you have anything wider without going taller?Answer: Unfortunately, in 1-Piece suits, as waist size increases so does the height of the suit. I've double checked our other brands to...

Question: Hi I am new to karting and I would like to have someone to personally assist me on the purchase.  I have 2kids both of them use size 12 also need the shoes and helmets and neck guards. Thank you Thank you for your answer, but I still...

"Question:I am interested in an Alpinestars Supertech suit, but I have a question: your website lists the weight as 265gm/sq m, but other sites list the weight as 365gm/sq m. What is the correct weight of this suit?Answer:Excellent question! I've...

Question:Is the k1 evo x level 2 kart suit fire resistantAnswer: Thanks for your question! This suit is not fire resistant- most karting suits are not. If you need a suit that is, take a look at our SFI-Rated Suits: /Racing-Suits/c6/SF...

Question:I was trying to figure out if your Alpinestar Karting Suits are fire retardant ? My husband drives dirt track cars, but likes the design of one of your karting suits, so I was trying to see if would be safe for him or not?Answer: Thanks for...

Question:My girlfriend purchased me a pair of gloves that did not fit, so I exchanged them for another pair. However, this new pair is extremely itchy and uncomfortable. I am wondering if you can tell me up front which gloves are good and...

Question: I am looking for a racing jacket for my son. It needs to be fire retardant. I'm looking at the K1 Triumph jacket. Woudl that be appropriate? He wears approx a size 10 boys. What size would that be in your chart?   You are absolutely...

Question:Is this racing suit a single layer or multi-layer suit?G-Force - GF-545 1-Piece SuitAnswer: Thanks for your question! The G-Force - GF-545 1-Piece Suit is a mutlilayer nomex suit. It's also SFI-5 rated. ...

Question:I was wondering if the oakley killswitch 2 suit has elastic bottoms on the suit pant cuffs. Also what does the outter material of the suit feel like? Thanks for the helpAnswer: It does have elastic bottoms (euro cuffs).The outer...

Question:Looking for women's size 7.5 racing shoes g force or similar value brand for my daughter who is doing her first event in 10 daysAnswer:Thanks for your question!Unfortunately, there aren't any women's specific SFI-Rated racing...

Question:Need help sizing for helment,suit,gloves and shoes for 13yr old in mini cup class.She has21.5" head,9.5 shoe size(womans) and is 5'6" tall@132 lbs. What do we need to be legal and safe for the series. Also need head restraint hans or other?...

Question: I have a question regarding the K1 Triump Pants. What type of cuff do they have at the bottom of the leg? Is their velco that opens and closes so you can open the bottom leg to go over your shoes? If not is it a tight fitting bottom?...

Question:Do your G-Force - GF-236 Pro Series Shoes run big or small in size i wear a 10.5 in a shoe i want to order the wright sizeAnswer:These run pretty true to size as far as racing boots go. I'd expect them to fit slightly tighter than...

Question:How do I determine the size of my head for buying a helmet?Answer:Check this page: /extra_information.php?page=bell_helmets Every brand does their sizing a bit different, so make sure you look at the sizing chart on the page of the...

Question:What is the difference between the Impact Supersport and the 1320? I read what it says but the only difference I see is the supersport has a ventilation system.Is the 1320 available with a dark smoke visor?Answer: The Impact SuperSport...

Question:Do you carry youth size racing shoes preferable in blue.Answer:If you need fire retardant shoes we have the  G-Force - GF-235 Mid-Top Shoes available in colors in youth sizing. We also have the Alpinestars - Tech 1-K...

Question:I'm new to the racing world, my son is starting out and I want to know the difference in the ratings on the suits. I'm not sure what the letters and numbers mean can you help me out ? Note: he will be racing on a dirt track its...