Is Your FIA Motorsport Suit In Date?
The last thing you want to do is turn up to your next Motorsport event only to find your equipment is out of date. With that in mind, it’s always best to check your FIA/SNELL dates, but equally, it can be just as hard to understand what’s current and what isn’t. We’re here to help.Â
FIA Standards
FIA Standards are recognised throughout the UK and Europe Motorsport events
SFI Standards
Required for American Motorsport events, but do not apply to events throughout Europe.
FIA/SFI Dates Explained
We’ve referenced all the dates on this page, simply check your racing suit against the dates here to see if you are due a new suit.
If your suit is no longer valid, do not worry. Contact us today and we’ll be happy to check the suit you’ve got against the current range and find the right suit for you. Â
FIA Suits
Not Valid After 31.12.2023
Not Valid After 31.12.2033
SFI Suits
No Fixed Expiry –Â There’s no fixed “expiry date” like with FIA certifications (which may last several years). The suits must meet the standard each year to remain valid for use in sanctioned events.
The certification expires after Five year from the date of manufacture.
The certification expires after Five year from the date of manufacture.
The certification expires after Five year from the date of manufacture.
The certification expires after Five year from the date of manufacture.
The certification expires after Five year from the date of manufacture.
The certification expires after Five year from the date of manufacture.
SFI Standard
- SFI 3.2A/1
- SFI 3.2A/3Â
- SFI 3.2A/5Â
- SFI 3.2A/10Â
- SFI 3.2A/15Â
- SFI 3.2A/20Â
Description
- Entry-level fire-resistant racing suit
- Mid-range fire-resistant racing suitÂ
- High-performance fire-resistant racing suitÂ
- Advanced multi-layer fire-resistant racing suitÂ
- High-performance, multi-layer suitÂ
- Highest protection racing suitÂ
Level of Protection
- Basic fire protectionÂ
- Moderate fire protectionÂ
- High fire protection (10 second)Â
- Very high fire protection (10+ seconds)Â
- Extended fire protection (15+ seconds)
- Maximum fire protection (20+ seconds)Â
Introduction Dates
- 1996Â
- 1996Â
- 1996
- 1996
- 2015
- 2020
Ready for a new Suit? With a full range available from brands like Sparco, OMP, and Alpinestars, we’ll be able to match you with any suit for any requirement. Let’s put #Safetyfirst and get you racing safe.Â
