West Coast Vintage Racers Safety Check List

 

Car Type: ________________________________ Car #: ___________

 

Owner: _______________________________ 

     

 Driver:_________________________________

 

I:  Personal Protection:

  1. Does the drivers Fire suit meet SFI 3.1 requirements or better?                      Yes______ No ____
  2. Does driver have Fire rated underwear as required with 3.1 one-layer suits?   Yes ______No ____
  3. Does the driver have Fire rated gloves per SFI 3.1 requirements?                   Yes______ No ____
  4. Is the driver’s helmet Snell approved of 1995 or later manufacture?                Yes______ No ____

SA 2000 rating preferred.

 

II:  Driver Restraints and Protection:

  1. Does the car have acceptable Seatbelts or “Sam Brown” belt?                      Yes______ No ______
  2. Does the car have acceptable Shoulder harnesses if caged?                           Yes______ No ______
  3. Are the belt and/or shoulder harness mountings acceptable?                          Yes______ No ______
  4. Does the Bolt-in bars or roll cage have grade 8 fasteners?                             Yes______ No ______
  5. Does the car have a clutch and if so does it have a scatter shield?                  Yes______ No ______
  6. Is the Windshield shatterproof?                                                                    Yes______ No ______
  7.  

III:  Emergency Controls and Access:

  1. Is the Driver able to exit the vehicle with ease?                                             Yes______ No ______
  2. Is the fuel shut off within easy reach of the driver and clearly marked?           Yes______ No ______
  3. Is the ignition shut off mounted on the dash and clearly marked?                   Yes______ No ______
  4. If a gasoline car does it have a W.C.V.R. standard designation for
    identification by fire safety crews operating outside the vehicle?                    Yes______ No ______
  5.  

IV:  Fuel and Throttle Systems:

  1. Are the fuel lines of a “racing” type: steel: steel braided; push-lock?              Yes______ No ______
  2. Are the fuel connections positively secured? (Fittings/clamps)                       Yes______ No ______
  3. Does the throttle pedal have a toe strap and is it mounted to the frame,
  4. engine or engine plate?                                                                                Yes______ No ______
  5. Does the throttle have a minimum of two throttle return springs? 
  6. Each spring must be able to return the throttle by itself.  The springs
    must be positioned in the throttle system to close the air valve directly.          Yes_____ No ______ 
  7. Any linkage pieces that could “jam” the throttle system if dislodged
    must be positively secured.                                                                          Yes______ No ______
  8.  

V:  Tires and Wheels:

  1. If the tires are recaps are they in good condition?                                         Yes______ No ______
  2. Are all tires and wheels in good condition?                                                   Yes______ No ______

VI:  Brakes:

 

  1. Does the car have brakes on a minimum of two wheels?                               Yes______ No ______
  2. Are all the non-flex brake lines steel?                                                            Yes______ No ______
  3. Are all the flex brake lines made of rubber or steel braded?                           Yes______ No ______

 

VII:  Drive Train:

  1. Do the rear wheels have “safety” hubs?                                                         Yes______ No ______
  2. Do the hubs, which have drive pins, have lock nuts on drive pins?                  Yes______ No ______

 

VIII:  Platform:

  1. Does the car frame, steering and front axle components show proper welds;
  2. fasteners grade #5-#8: with lock nuts, cotter keys or safety wire?                  Yes______ No ______
  3. Does the car have the rear bumper mounted securely to the frame or tub?     Yes______ No ______
  4. Does the car have a shock absorber at each sprung wheel?                           Yes______ No ______
  5. Is the battery securely mounted to the frame or tub?                                      Yes______ No ______
  6. Does the radiator have an over-flow-tank?                                                    Yes______ No ______
  7. Is the radiator coolant approved coolant for paved tracks?                            Yes______ No ______
  8. Does the car have Floorboard/belly pan under the driver?                              Yes______ No ______
  9. Is the Hood properly secured to the body?                                                    Yes______ No ______

 

 

 

All W.C.V.R. participant drivers are subject to the authority of the W.C.V.R. “Driver Training

and Safety “ committee and will conform to the instructions received from that committee at all times. 

These instructions will be tailored to each participants experience and ability.

No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from passing this safety check.  It was established

as a guide for the conduct of the sport and is in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant,

spectator or official.

 

WCVR Inspector Signature: ______________________________       Date ________

 

Passed:  Yes _____ No ____

 

Passed conditional on corrections being made:  Yes_____ No ______

 

Corrections recommended:

 

________________________________________________________________________

 

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 Owner Signature: _____________________________________ Date ______________

 

 Drivers Signature: _____________________________________ Date ______________

 

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