Racing suits are instrumental in protecting you from fire and injury. Whether you're looking to race karts or cars, there is a suitable application for you. Karting suits are not designed to withstand fires, instead they are made of a tear-resistant material, like a motorcycle suit. Racing suits (designed for driving full-sized cars) are fire resistant. Depending on their SFI rating, certain racing suits provide more protection than others. Safety is something that any racer should take seriously and buy learn as much about before purchasing a racing suit.

It was not until 1975, that the FIA, the governing body overlooking most of the major European racing series, passed standards for fire-resistant suits.