At Mayeda Motorsports, we encourage racers treat safety gear more than a compliance checklist. In a vehicle fire, your hands are your most vulnerable assets to manipulate the controls and extricate yourself quickly.
Here is why investing in premium, high-rated gloves is a necessity for every racer:
SFI & FIA Ratings
- Certified protection: SFI and FIA ratings guarantee materials comply with and pass strict laboratory flame resistance tests
- TPP breakdown: Thermal Protective Performance tests measure exactly how long a fabric resists blistering heat, protecting your skin
- Counterfeit danger: Cheap, unrated knockoffs melt directly into the skin during a fire
Why You Should Exceed the Rulebook
- Rules are minimums: Race series rules state the baseline protection required, not the maximum safety available.
- Buying time: Higher-rated gloves feature advanced, multi-layer aramid fabrics that buy you crucial extra seconds in the event of a fire
- The escape-time window: Those extra seconds mean the difference between unbuckling safely or suffering life-altering burns
- Smart upgrade: If your class requires an SFI-3.3/1 glove, upgrading to an SFI-3.3/5 gives you significantly more protection and time
Gearing Up? We’re Here to Help
Do not compromise on the tools you use to steer, shift, and win. Invest in the highest level of protection your budget allows. We’re here to help you with access to the most cost-effective SFI- and FIA-rated racer safety systems. For more info, visit: https://mayedamotorsports.com/product-category/gloves/