9.3.19.C.1 FIA 8856-2018 Suits Expiration
#38831 from Greg Amy · Recommended to the Board · Minutes (2026-01 Fastrack)
In Required Equipment, GCR section 9.3.19.C.1, add the following effective 1/1/26:
"Driving suits that effectively cover the body from the neck to the ankles and wrists. One piece suits are highly recommended.
All suits must bear an SFI 3.2A/1, SFI 3.4, or higher SFI certification label or an FIA 1986 Standard, FIA Standard 8856-2000, or FIA
Standard 8856-2018 homologation label. Underwear of fire resistant material shall be used, but is optional with suits carrying an
FIA Standard 1986 Standard or FIA Standard 8856-2000 label or SFI 3-2A/5 or higher (e.g., /10, /15, /20) certification label. FIA
8856-2018 suits do not expire regardless of manufacturing date, but they must be maintained in acceptable condition (e.g., no
rips, tears, other damage)."