I notice that the NASA CCR doesn't require any SFI rating on gloves. I also notice that many high-end gloves don't even have SFI ratings. Is there a reason for this? Any reason to NOT buy a set of non-SFI gloves if they're of good nomex and leather? Will NASA retain their current policy for sometime to come? Also, anyone know what SCCA requires by chance?

Also, anyone know what SCCA requires by chance?

I just received my handy dandy 2006 GCR yesterday so let's open her up.

GCR 17.23.3
"Gloves made of leather and/or accepted fire resistant material containing no holes."

So, leather garden gloves would work? Nice.

I'm racing in these:

http://www.monkey-r.com/jim/images/IMG_2639.jpg

:D

So, leather garden gloves would work? Nice.
I'm racing in these:
:D
Should look nice with your asbestos apron...
:D

So you guys wouldn't have reservations about running non-SFI gloves?

I would probably get them. Might as well match, right? :D

So you guys wouldn't have reservations about running non-SFI gloves?
Just be very aware and informed of what you are buying.
If you (God forbid) catch fire, guess what you are going to be using a lot....your hands.
I personally love my SFI Simpson's. I treat them as nicely as I treat the rest of my gear and helmet (which is very nicely).

Just be very aware and informed of what you are buying.
If you (God forbid) catch fire, guess what you are going to be using a lot....your hands.
I personally love my SFI Simpson's. I treat them as nicely as I treat the rest of my gear and helmet (which is very nicely).


I agree, but maybe many of these high quality gloves just lack the certification, not the actual protection. Trying to discern that now.

I'll check my Sparcos later. I wonder what the big hang up is?

More info guys. Many F1 and CART drivers use reverse seam gloves that SFI will simply not certify. Food for thought.

After re-reading, a point I wanted to make.
I love my Simpson gloves.
I do not love the SFI Foundation for reasons I will not get into here.
Stick with major manufacturers and you normally won't go wrong.

I have information that says that Sparco got their gloves FIA-approved for the reverse seam, but the certification has since been rescinded.

So you guys wouldn't have reservations about running non-SFI gloves?
For racing I wear full double nomex lined SFI-5 gloves. For hotlapping I might wear ones with just a leather palm but a nomex back.

For racing I wear full double nomex lined SFI-5 gloves. For hotlapping I might wear ones with just a leather palm but a nomex back.

Makes sense to me.