Skylar Scrivano Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Hello all! Rookie driver looking to get safety gear for first Champcar event. Looking for any and all recommendations for a tall driver (6’10”). Unfortunately there are no race shops near me where I can try gear on. As far as I know, I think I will need- Fire suit (not sure of sizing), socks, gloves, racing shoes (size 15 or 16), cool shirt, balaclava Also, is anybody familiar with any wide-soled racing shoes? Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Have a look around the race image website checking inseam of pants etc., some big guys are on the pit crew where a lot of these uniforms come from. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr650 Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 These suits are not as stylish and shiny as some on the market, but they sew very high quality 100% Nomex suits. They sell fully custom fitted suits for similar prices to what you can get a comparable quality off the rack suit. When we ordered a team order we had some really odd fitments, me at 6’3”, 280, with only a 32 inch inseam, all torso, another team member was 6’4”, 170, with a 36 inch inseam, both of our suits fit perfectly. http://www.customshopusa.com/ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Scrivano Posted August 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Good idea! @Team Infiniti i will do just that! Thank you @mhr650! I will check out the offerings from that site. Appreciate the advice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Skylar Scrivano said: Good idea! @Team Infiniti i will do just that! Thank you @mhr650! I will check out the offerings from that site. Appreciate the advice!! Start your search based on waist size, I’m a 33, I put W34 in the search bar as it’s easy to take it in and there are no 33‘s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Scrivano Posted August 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 15 hours ago, Team Infiniti said: Start your search based on waist size, I’m a 33, I put W34 in the search bar as it’s easy to take it in and there are no 33‘s Ah, good call there! Appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted August 16, 2021 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Shoot a note to sales@90racing.com they will be able to help you find what you need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Scrivano Posted August 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Andrew D Johnson said: Shoot a note to sales@90racing.com they will be able to help you find what you need. Awesome, will do! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimS Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Fill in form for custom fit suit. https://www.pyrotectstore.com/product/pyrotect-custom-suit-builder/ Simpson, Impact, racequip and a few other stock car gear vendors can make a custom suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE DEE Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 On 8/15/2021 at 12:20 PM, Skylar Scrivano said: Hello all! Rookie driver looking to get safety gear for first Champcar event. Looking for any and all recommendations for a tall driver (6’10”). Unfortunately there are no race shops near me where I can try gear on. As far as I know, I think I will need- Fire suit (not sure of sizing), socks, gloves, racing shoes (size 15 or 16), cool shirt, balaclava Also, is anybody familiar with any wide-soled racing shoes? Thank you all! Discovery parts is a ChampCar sponsor and offers members a discount. Very friendly and has a large inventory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Scrivano Posted August 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 15 hours ago, TimS said: Fill in form for custom fit suit. https://www.pyrotectstore.com/product/pyrotect-custom-suit-builder/ Simpson, Impact, racequip and a few other stock car gear vendors can make a custom suit. Awesome, ill check this out! Appreciate it! 14 hours ago, DEE DEE said: Discovery parts is a ChampCar sponsor and offers members a discount. Very friendly and has a large inventory. Good idea, thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Scrivano Posted September 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 8/16/2021 at 8:08 PM, TimS said: Fill in form for custom fit suit. https://www.pyrotectstore.com/product/pyrotect-custom-suit-builder/ Simpson, Impact, racequip and a few other stock car gear vendors can make a custom suit. Hi! Just wanted to update you that I wound up getting a Pyrotect suit at your suggestion. It came in, and it fits great! Thanks again! On 8/16/2021 at 11:19 AM, Andrew D Johnson said: Shoot a note to sales@90racing.com they will be able to help you find what you need. Hello! I wanted to update you and let you know that I used 90racing for a pair of wide racing shoes. Thanks again for the advice! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimS Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Looking forward to seeing you on track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylar Scrivano Posted September 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 9 hours ago, TimS said: Looking forward to seeing you on track. Likewise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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