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Leaf Racewear Continues to Play a Vital Role in Drag Racing Safety

Wally Nesbitt by Wally Nesbitt
April 30, 2013
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LONDON, ONTARIO (April 26, 2013) – For 2013, Leaf Racewear & Safety Equipment will return as the preferred safety equipment supplier and continue to provide a vital role for the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series.

Safety is paramount in the operation of our three drag race series, explained Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for all three series. Our safety and fire people have an important job to do at our race events, and we are very grateful to Leaf Racewear & Safety Equipment, who provides us with the best in protection for this integral part of putting on a race.

Leaf Racewear and Safety Equipment Inc. provides the Fire and Rescue Safety team of the PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS with two-piece fire suits, and these suits have the SFI specification rating of 3.2A/20. Suit material is set up in six categories from 3.2A/1 to the maximum 3.2A/20.

These suits are custom made and provide the highest safety rating, explained Leaf’s Colin Grandy.

These suits have the top rating, he said. The trick is to make them as safe as possible and provide comfort at the same time. They are manufactured with the layers required for protection and made comfortable for the user.

Approaching its 30th year of operation, Leaf provides personal safety attire for the racing industry throughout North America and overseas for all forms of motorsport. Leaf supplies a large line of race suits, as well as seat belts, shoes, gloves, and undergarments, all with the ultimate in protection and comfort. Crew shirts, including collars, and team apparel are also provided by Leaf, which can be reached at 1-800-731-7735 or at www.leafdrivingsuits.com

The safety and fire crew of the PMRA, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the PBSS will be outfitted and ready for the first race of the season, the Thunder Nationals May 10-11 at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan. This is the first of six races for the three series, which provide and diverse, exciting, and colorful package of drag racing action.

The PMRA www.PMRA.ca, races in conjunction with its companion series, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts www.Quick32.ca, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series presented by Wiseco Performance Products www.PBSS.ca throughout the year, presenting an exciting and colorful package of drag racing action.

 

For more information contact:

Bruce F. Mehlenbacher/ Director of Operations – Bruce@PMRA.ca

Tim Miller/ Media Director – Tim@PMRA.ca

Tags: drag racingDrag racing safety wearLeaf Racewearmotorsports motorsportPMRAPro Modified Racing Associationracingracing gearracing safety gearracing safety wear
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