* * * SFI Decertifies Impact Racing Products * * *

Rick Crist · Last edited by Rick Crist on Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:31 pm, edited 1 time in total

http://www.nationalspeedsportnews.com/node.php?id=2991

http://www.sfifoundation.com/

Scott Heavin · Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:22 pm Post subject:

Wow!

Here's the list if you want to know what's affected. And Simpson just named to the Drag Racing Hall of Fame, too!

3.2A Driver Suits (3.2A/1, 3.2A/3, 3.2A/5)
3.2A Driver Suits (3.2A/10, 3.2A/15, 3.2A/20)
3.3 Driver Accessories:
Arm Restraints
Shoes (3.3/5)
Drag Boots (3.3/15, 3.3/20)
Gloves (3.3/1, 3.3/5, 3.3/10, 3.3/15, 3.3/20)
Harness Pads
Helmet Supports
Hoods/Balaclavas
Socks
Underclothing

(the other categories are restraint systems).
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Linda Willareth · Guest

Bill Simpson, better known as Impact Racing currently-- this situation has been brewing for more than a year--now it has come to a head--this is what happens when you stay too long in Mexico relaxing and not tending to business in Indianapolis. Too bad--the man HAD quite a fantastic history--I bought alot of his stuff in the old days--another case when a great name gets taken to their knees. I have no sympathy.

Rick Crist · Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:19 pm Post subject:

Scott - This whole situation is sad.

Mark Dismore Jr · Advertiser Joined: 21 Jul 2001 Posts: 1096

Fortunately for karters this doesn't really mean much since fire proof materials are not required.

Mark

Scott Heavin · Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:44 pm Post subject:

Every piece of safety equipment I have is IMPACT - heck, I have an IMPACT decal on the back of my truck.
I guess what bothers me is that apparently he tried to fool the system and put more $$ in his pocket. I'm assuming each SFI label cost him $X's. So, instead of paying whatever the fee was, he decides to manufacture his own. Doesn't make sense. From what I read, it's not that the stuff isn't up to snuff and didn't test out, it's that he tried to save a few bucks by manufacturing his own labels.
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Mark Dismore Jr · Advertiser Joined: 21 Jul 2001 Posts: 1096

Doug Ring · Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:48 pm Post subject:

My bet would be that SFI is partially funded by the sale of the stickers. I don't have any Impact equipment (more of a Bell guy), but I think this could make all of their equipment suspect. The quality of copying in China is very impressive (we have even had counterfit phones sold in the US with our name on them), so you can't just look at a label and tell.
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Linda Willareth · Guest

and counterfeit pieces on Hans devices Impact sold? I hope this story breaks in the NASCAR media soon--doubt that Curt Cavin or Robin Miller will "touch" the story in Indy car ranks. I bet there is more "impact" equipment out there in karting than all of NASCAR,Indy,NHRA, etc.combined. Again, I have no sympathy. Makes you want to rethink the Dale Earnhart, Sr. death again, doesn't it?

Rick Worth · Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:46 am Post subject:

Chuck Packard · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 5

What about his helmets that are Snell rated? Can we trust those?
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Joseph E. White · Joined: 25 Jul 2001 Posts: 329

I went to Impact's site & it looks like there is going to be a court battle.
Joe White, Sr.
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Jesse Elizondo · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:44 pm Post subject:

I received this email from Impact earlier today:

Jeff Stamper · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:58 am Post subject:

Well maybe Impact would not have tried to save a bit on the tags if the general public along with Nascars help would not have thrown him (Bill Simpson) under the bus for Dale Srs death ! Sort of a big vicious circle isnt it ? I have always worn Simpson helmets and will continue to. I think the man has had more to do with safety innovations than anyone else ever will. We also dont know that it was him ! People in high positions do make decisions without the CEO being present ! Lets not see if we can get some bus tire tracks on him just yet ! Lets also see if he makes some sort of a public statement

Bob Baldwin jr · Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 3579

Jeff S : 2 points:

I would be sure that Simpson's lawyers would not let him make a public statement .

I blame both NASCAR and Dale SR as both having Contributory negligence as to Dales Death . He should have been forced to go by safety guidelines ,but because he was who he was they both turnrned an eye on the situation
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