How to combat the heat in auto racing?

How to combat the heat in auto racing?

How to combat the heat in auto racing?

The sweltering heat of your cockpit prevents you to spend a nice race? Here are some tips to apply for safety and optimum driving comfort behind the wheel of your vehicle! Drink bag for safe driving, refreshing underwear, cooling sprays and cockpit fan!

DRINK BAG: Hydrate at the wheel!

During a car race, the Interior of the vehicle can reach temperatures well above 40 degrees, especially in summer! To combat the sweltering heat, the drivers must not forget to drink during the races. Hydration is critical to the security and the comfort of the driver in the car. In races that last several hours with a temperature of 40 °, racing drivers can lose up to 3 kg.

To avoid any dehydration in your vehicle, the use of a pocket of water, also called 'drink bag' is essential! The drink bag allows the pilot to cool down safely, without letting go of the wheel. The bag, with a thermal Pocket allows the transported fluid stay cool so the pilot can alleviate his thirst and drinking with ease.

Brands of automobile equipment SPARCO and STILO design for drinkbags specially for racing drivers and fans. These drinkbags attach directly on the bucket of the vehicle seat. With a fastening system and a supply pipe, the sport drink-bag is directly attached inside the helmet of the driver.

UNDERWEAR: Be refreshing in race!

The aeration of the garment system is an essential criterion for a racing driver equipment. To stay cool and dry in his suit, it is essential to choose underwear pilots equipped with ventilation and light. During a car race, sweating of the driver can raise the body temperature in degree. An increase in body temperature can be dangerous for the driver, in addition to increasing the thirst, it increases the level of fatigue and the possibility of accident.

Some OEMs have underwear to refreshing systems. For example, OMP uses the 'Dry System' to reduce the body temperature of the drivers. Through a fabric that is innovative and positioned in strategic locations, the body of the pilot will be thermo - regulate and enjoy a great breathability.

For even more freshness behind the wheel of your race car, the use of the OMP Cooling Spray on One's Underwear range, T-shirts, Pants, Hoods, provides a cooling, invigorating effect that makes driving comfort possible. optimal in car races.

VENTILATION: Ventilate the cabin car!

The cabin fan is an accessory to your vehicle. To evacuate hot air from the vehicle, refresh the cockpit, but also to cool down the temperature of the coolant. Specifically designed for automotive competitions, SPAL fans to cool the enclosure to the vehicle.

Operation: External air entering the passenger compartment from the front of the vehicle. Air of the vehicle's tempers, and then hot air emerges outside, at the rear of the vehicle to keep only fresh air.

Perfect for maximum comfort racing, the fan is the essential accessory to the functioning of your vehicle in case of motor overheating and pleasant driving conditions!