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There will be no degrading of any drivers safety equipment

requirements, this includes but is not limited to Helmets, gloves,

suits and so on.

1. A Arm restraints are mandatory for all drivers (when driving a quarter

midget racecar), and will be used in conjunction with the seatbelt’s

quick release for minimal egress in event of accident.

1. B Arm restraints are fastened securely to the driver’s forearms,

(between the wrist and the elbow), never at or above the elbow.

1. C The arm restraint should be adjusted so that it is short enough to

keep the driver from reaching just two or three inches above the

steering wheel.

2. A Clear, or amber, face shields must be worn after dark, or whenever

track lights are turned on.

2. B Tear offs are optional at dirt tracks.

3. A Two layer Nomex or equivalent gloves are mandatory.

3. B Gloves must completely cover the hands and fingers.

3. C Driver’s gloves require a SFI 3.2A 5 rating or greater.

4. A Drivers will wear a well fitted, full face, professional type crash

helmet of the type which is one-piece from the forehead to the

base of the skull and similarly covers the ears and chin area.

4. B Helmets used in QMA are required to use a SA 90 or newer Helmet

or SFI 24.1 youth spec helmet.

4. C Helmet shall be in good condition (no exterior cracks, evidence

of impact or deteriorating interior lining/shock absorbing material).

4. D All hair will be under the helmet or inside jacket/driver’s suit when

driving a quarter midget.

4. E Helmet shall be inspected by track safety at the start of the racing

season (as a minimum).

4. F It is strongly recommended that drivers of “AA” and Half Midgets

use Nomex Hoods (Head Socks).

5. A All upper-body clothing must be securely fastened.

5. B Jacket must provide full coverage from neck to waist and extend

completely to the gloves.

5. C Jacket portion of driver attire must meet one or more of the

following:

5. C (1) Leather jacket

5. C (2) Lined heavyweight (>6 ounce), imitation leather jackets. The

inner layer may be of any material; however a six-ounce layer is

recommended.

5. C (3) Single layer Cordura jacket of minimum 1000 denier and 11.30

ounce material

5. C (4) Single layer canvass “tent-type” material of >11 ounce material

(or equivalent)

5. C (5) Double layer jacket or suit (upper-body portion of two-layer suit

waist to neck), outer layer must be a minimum of six-ounce

material. The inner layer may be of any material; however, a six ounce

layer is recommended).

5. D It is strongly recommended that driver suits will have a

SFI 3.2A-5 rating or better.

6. A A neck brace is mandatory.

6. B Neck collar made of Nomex or equivalent is mandatory with a

recommended rating of SFI 3.3/A.

7. A Pants must be waist to ankle length, (no shorts or Capri’s) and a

minimum of a denim material (no sweat pants, pajama pants or

nylon material), and not to allow exposed skin.

7. B Safety Director recommends that pants carry a SFI 3.2A-5 or

higher rating.

8. A Shoes are required that completely cover the feet for all drivers,

handlers. alternate handlers and flaggers.

Socks will be mandatory no bare skin between the shoe and the

bottom of the pant leg.

9. A Hans device may be used without Neck Collar.

9. B Hutchins device requires Neck Collar.

1 Modifications of any car construction specification for a Quarter

Midgets or Half Midget necessary for a physically disabled child

must be approved by the National Safety Director on a case by

case basis.

2 No decorative lights on any QMA race car.

3 High Pressure Compressed Gas Cylinders must remain in trailers

or tow Vehicles.

4 There will be no jugs or cans of fuel in the Hot Chute after refueling.

5 Tire Treatments- Application of tire treatments or chemicals