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- [SFI Welcomes NAPA Auto Parts Dragway as a New Member](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-napa-auto-parts-dragway-as-a-new-member/) - We are pleased to welcome NAPA Auto Parts Dragway (Meremere, New Zealand) as our newest SFI Foundation member. New Zealand’s premier drag racing facility since 1973, NAPA Auto Parts Dragway has long been a cornerstone of the sport in the region. Located on Dragway Road in Meremere, just off State Highway 1, the track hosts
- [SFI Welcomes Several Member Sanctioning Bodies](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-several-member-sanctioning-bodies/) - Over the recent months, the SFI Foundation is proud to welcome several sanctioning bodies as our newest members: FFSA - French Automobile Sports Federation HRL - Hydroplane Racing League TARGA - Targa Tasmania Tarmac Rally SPA - Southern Pullers Association And we're also pleased to welcome CMDRA - Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association, which upgraded
- [SFI Welcomes Malaysian Drag Racing Association as Our Newest Member](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-malaysian-drag-racing-association-as-our-newest-member/) - We are very pleased to welcome the Malaysian Drag Racing Association (MDRA) as our newest SFI Member. MDRA recently emerged onto the drag racing scene, established in November, 2022. MDRA's vision is to develop drag racing in Malaysia and propel it to new heights on an international scale. MDRA seeks to bring recognition to the
- [In Memoriam - Arnold "Arnie" Kuhns](https://sfifoundation.com/in-memoriam-arnold-arnie-kuhns/) - Arnold “Arnie” Kuhns, safety pioneer and founder of SFI Foundation, passed away peacefully on June 1, surrounded by family. He was 83. Arnie had a unique background that blended his engineering, production, and business skills into one talented individual. In 1984, Arnie was approached by his peers in the automotive industry to lead the newly
- [SFI Welcomes USA-East Sled Pulling as its Newest Member](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-usa-east-sled-pulling-as-its-newest-member/) - USA-East Sled Pulling sanctions a wide variety of tractor and truck pulling events. Originally founded in 1987 as Full Pull Productions (FPP), USA-East Sled Pulling was established in 2020 to sanction all FPP events. The leadership at USA-East Pulling continues the long-running tradition of FPP pulling after the original founding family began their much-earned retirement.
- [World Drag Racing Alliance Joins SFI](https://sfifoundation.com/world-drag-racing-alliance-joins-sfi/) - The SFI Foundation is happy to announce its newest member sanctioning body, World Drag Racing Alliance. The WDRA is a brand new organization getting ready to kick off its inaugural season in 2023. The group finds itself in the unique position of being able to build a sportsman-centric racing platform from the ground up. SFI
- [SFI Spec Review Meetings to be Held at the 2022 PRI Show](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-spec-review-meetings-to-be-held-at-the-2022-pri-show/) - Each year in December, the SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) holds many of its specification review meetings during the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year, SFI will hold two days of committee meetings on Thursday, December 8th and Friday, December 9th in meeting room number 210 on the second level of
- [SFI's Arnie Kuhns Receives SAE Motorsports Safety Award](https://sfifoundation.com/sfis-arnie-kuhns-receives-sae-motorsports-safety-award/) - Arnie Kuhns, CEO of SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI), is the 2021 recipient of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) John Melvin Award for Motorsports Safety (presented in 2022). The award was created by SAE in memory of Dr. John Melvin to recognize those who have initiated positive change in motorsports safety. Arnie is a pioneer
- [Notice of Products Falsely Represented as Certified to SFI 16.1 by "Tanaka" on Amazon and Ebay](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-products-falsely-represented-as-certified-to-sfi-16-1-by-tanaka-on-amazon-and-ebay/) - August 11, 2022 - Notice of Products Falsely Represented as Certified to SFI Specification 16.1 (Driver Restraint Assemblies) by "Tanaka" on Amazon and Ebay. Click Here to Open or Download this Notice as a PDF: SFI Notice 08-11-2022
- [Notice of Products Falsely Represented as Certified to SFI 3.2A by "Trax Racewear LLC" on Facebook](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-products-falsely-represented-as-certified-to-sfi-3-2a-by-trax-racewear-llc-on-facebook/) - August 8, 2022 - Notice of Products Falsely Represented as Certified to SFI Specification 3.2A (Driver Suits) by "Trax Racewear LLC" on Facebook. Click Here to Open or Download this Notice as a PDF: SFI Notice 08-08-2022
- [Notice of Non-Compliant KYOSTAR Driver Restraints sold through Ebay.com](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-non-compliant-kyostar-driver-restraints-sold-through-ebay-com/) - July 6, 2022 - Notice of Non-Compliant KYOSTAR Driver Restraints sold through Ebay. Click Here to Open or Download this Notice as a PDF: SFI Notice 07-06-2022
- [Notice of Counterfeit Labels on Substandard Driver Suits and Accessories, Sold by Speedsy Racewear](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-counterfeit-labels-on-substandard-driver-suits-and-accessories-sold-by-speedsy-racewear/) - June 20, 2022 - Notice of Counterfeit Labels on Substandard Driver Suits and Accessories Sold by Speedsy Racewear on Facebook Click Here to Open or Download this Notice as a PDF: SFI Notice 06-30-2022
- [American Drag Racing Association - ADRA](https://sfifoundation.com/american-drag-racing-association-adra/) - The SFI Foundation would like to welcome our newest member, The American Drag Racing Association (ADRA). Drag Racers and fans may remember the ADRA from back in the 1980’s, and now it’s coming back! The ADRA will be reforming the organization to focus on the sportsman and nostalgia racer. The racing will begin in 2022
- [XR Super Series](https://sfifoundation.com/xr-super-series/) - SFI is pleased to announce that the XR Super Series has become a member sanctioning body. The XR Super Series is a 20-race sanctioned schedule of dirt racing events across the United States beginning in 2022. XR Events began an initiative in 2021 to produce and promote major dirt racing events for Super Late Models
- [Purdue Grand Prix Foundation](https://sfifoundation.com/purdue-grand-prix-foundation/) - SFI would like to welcome our newest member, The Purdue Grand Prix Foundation. The Purdue Grand Prix is a prestigious go-kart race that has been held annually on Purdue University’s West Lafayette, Indiana campus since 1958. Right in the heart of the racing capital of the world, Purdue students build and race the karts on
- [The Mint 400 & UTV World Championship](https://sfifoundation.com/the-mint-400-utv-world-championship/) - SFI is excited to announce two of our newest members, The Mint 400 and The UTV World Championship. SFI greatly looks forward to working with two of the most prestigious events in the off-road racing world. The Mint 400 is the longest running motorsports event in the history of Las Vegas. The fabulous off-road race
- [SFI Statement on Counterfeiting Activity](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-statement-on-counterfeiting-activity/) - July 19 , 2021 - With high demand for racing parts since the pandemic, unfortunately counterfeiters are also responding to that demand. SFI has seen a rise in fraudulent activity, particularly untested harnesses being sold with counterfeit SFI conformance labels. Beware of harnesses sold as "certified to SFI 16.1" on Ebay or Amazon with unknown
- [Notice of Counterfeit SFI Labels on Driver Restraints Sold by SICKSPEED](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-counterfeit-sfi-labels-on-driver-restraints-sold-by-sickspeed/) - July 19, 2021 - Notice of Counterfeit SFI Labels on Driver Restraints Sold by SICKSPEED. Click here to download the below Notice as a PDF: SFINotice07-15-21SICKSPEED
- [Notice of Products Falsely Represented as Certified by STANJ International](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-products-falsely-represented-as-certified-by-stanj-international/) - July 19, 2021 - Notice of Products Falsely Represented as Certified to SFI Specification 3.2A by “Stanj International” of Sialkot Pakistan. Click here to download the below Notice as a PDF: SFINotice07-15-21STANJ
- [Notice of NonCompliant Driver Restraints Sold by SLAPCO](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-noncompliant-driver-restraints-sold-by-slapco/) - July 16, 2021 - Notice of Counterfeit SFI Labels on Driver Restraints Sold by RASTuning Parts. Click here to download the below Notice as a PDF: SFINotice07-15-21SLAPCO
- [Notice of Counterfeit SFI Labels on Driver Restraints Sold by RASTuning Parts](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-counterfeit-sfi-labels-on-driver-restraints-sold-by-rastuning-parts/) - June 22, 2021 - Notice of Counterfeit SFI Labels on Driver Restraints Sold by RASTuning Parts. Click here to download the below Notice as a PDF: SFINotice06-22-21RASTP
- [SFI Welcomes Dry Lakes Racers Australia](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-dry-lakes-racers-australia/) - SFI is pleased to announce that the Dry Lakes Racers Australia has become our newest affiliate-level sanctioning body. The Dry Lakes Racers Australia is the official sanctioning body for land speed racing in Australia. They conduct an annual event called Speed Week at Lake Gairdner in South Australia, where cars, trucks and motorbikes from all
- [SFI Welcomes New Member Speedway Sonoma](https://sfifoundation.com/4727-2/) - SFI is happy to announce that Speedway Sonoma, LLC has become the newest formal member of SFI Foundation Inc. Sonoma Raceway, located at the gateway to the Sonoma Valley, is Northern California's premier motor-sports destination, featuring a world-class 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course, drag strip, karting center and large asphalt paddock. Its annual race schedule is
- [Kentucky Drag Boat Association](https://sfifoundation.com/kentucky-drag-boat-association/) - We are pleased to announce the formal membership of the Kentucky Drag Boat Association (KDBA) with the SFI Foundation Inc. The KDBA is a well-established racing association who work hard to bring the best racing locations, safest conditions, and a family friendly environment to all involved. We are happy to create this partnership in order
- [New Off-Road Group LEGACY Racing Joins SFI as an Affiliate Sanctioning Body](https://sfifoundation.com/new-off-road-group-legacy-racing-joins-sfi-as-an-affiliate-sanctioning-body/) - SFI is pleased to announce LEGACY Racing Association as our newest affiliate-level sanctioning body. LEGACY Racing Association is a brand new organization that will host and promote world-class, championship off-road motorsports races starting in 2021. LEGACY Racing Association ownership and management bring many years of experience and expertise in the field of off-road racing. SFI
- [Notice of Products Falsely Represented as Certified to SFI Spec 3.3](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-products-falsely-represented-as-certified-to-sfi-spec-3-3/) - Notice of Products Falsely Represented as Certified to SFI Spec 3.3 by AIM International of Sialkot Pakistan Click here to download the below Notice as a PDF: SFINotice10-28-2020
- [SFI is Pleased to Welcome The Icelandic Motorsport Association (AKÍS)](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-is-pleased-to-welcome-the-icelandic-motorsport-association-akis/) - SFI is pleased to welcome The Icelandic Motorsports Association (AKÍS) as our newest affiliate-level sanctioning body. The Icelandic Sports Association is one of the sports associations that form the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association (ÍSÍ). AKÍS serves many disciplines of motorsports throughout Iceland, including, but not limited to, rally, rallycross, drift, off road and drag
- [Notice of Counterfeit Driver Suits & SFI Labels](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-counterfeit-driver-suits-sfi-labels/) - Link to download below Notice as a PDF: SFI Notice 04-09-2020.pdf
- [Jennifer Faye Named President of SFI](https://sfifoundation.com/jennifer-faye-named-president-of-sfi/) - In recently held elections, the SFI Board of Directors named Jennifer Faye as President of the Foundation. Jennifer has over 24 years of experience at SFI, her last 6 years serving as Vice President. Jennifer will continue to oversee the business operations, administration, laboratory testing, and technical departments of SFI. Past President Arnie Kuhns remains
- [NASA Speed News Visits SFI Lab](https://sfifoundation.com/nasa-speed-news-visits-sfi-lab/) - Brett Becker with National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Speed News Magazine recently visited the SFI Test Lab to get an inside look at how we test products to minimum performance standards. CLICK HERE to read Brett's article and see what he learned after spending hours with our engineers and test technicians.
- [NHRA Announced New 2020 Junior Drag Racing Safety Requirements](https://sfifoundation.com/nhra-announced-new-2020-junior-drag-racing-safety-requirements/) - Today NHRA announced new safety requirements for their Junior Drag Racing League categories for the 2020 season. Racers in most classes will be required to wear a head and neck restraint device meeting SFI Spec 38.1 beginning June 1, 2020. And starting January 1, 2020, cars in those categories will require SFI 45.1 Roll Bar
- [SFI Meeting Schedule at 2019 PRI Show](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-meeting-schedule-at-2019-pri-show/) - Each year in December, the SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) holds several of its specification review meetings during the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year, SFI will hold two days of committee meetings on Thursday, December 12th and Friday, December 13th in meeting room number 210 on the second level of
- [SFI Featured in PRI Magazine Article](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-featured-in-pri-magazine-article/) - Performance Racing Industry recently published an article in their PRI Magazine that features SFI Foundation and how our Minimum Performance Standard Program benefits the motorsports industry. Please CLICK HERE to enjoy reading Setting the Standard by Steve Statham in the August, 2019 edition of PRI Magazine.
- [SFI Welcomes POWRi as Our Newest Affiliate](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-powri-as-our-newest-affiliate/) - SFI is happy to welcome Performance Open Wheel Racing, Inc. (POWRi) as our newest affiliate-level sanctioning body. POWRi is a touring group specializing in national series midgets, non-wing sprint cars, and 600cc outlaw mini sprints. They operate a full schedule of events throughout the U.S. POWRi is experiencing growth from its recent partnerships with other
- [SFI Wishes Good Luck to Teams Competing at Formula Imperial](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-wishes-good-luck-to-teams-competing-at-formula-imperial/) - Each year, SFI Affiliate sanctioning body Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers (ISIE) in India hosts a student engineering competition in which teams demonstrate and prove their creativity and their engineering skills to compete with a Formula-style vehicle in areas of engineering design, safety, overall cost, marketability and dynamic performance in comparison to teams from other
- [SFI Meeting Schedule at PRI Show 2018](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-meeting-schedule-at-pri-show-2018/) - Each year in December, the SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) holds several of its specification review meetings during the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year, SFI will hold three days of committee meetings on Thursday, December 6th through Saturday, December 8th in meeting room number 210 on the second level of
- [RJS Arm Restraint Recall - May 14, 2018](https://sfifoundation.com/rjs-arm-restraint-recall-may-14-2018/) - View in PDF format: RJSrecall05-14-18.pdf
- [Notice of Recall: Harnesses Made by Ruian Dragon and Ruian Donjinlong](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-recall-harnesses-made-by-ruian-dragon-and-ruian-donjinlong/) - SFINotice04-02-18
- [New Sanctioning Body NODRA is New SFI Member](https://sfifoundation.com/new-sanctioning-body-nodra-is-new-sfi-member/) - After forming as a brand new drag race sanctioning body, one of the first actions by the Nitro Outlaw Drag Race Association (NODRA) was to seek membership with the SFI Foundation. Such a move confirms their "safety first" initiative, under a leadership of "racers for racers." This promising new group plans to run a limited
- [SFI Chassis Spec 2.3R Tech Advisory](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-chassis-spec-2-3r-tech-advisory/) - The SFI Nitro Chassis Committee has issued a technical advisory for SFI Chassis Specification 2.3R for rear engine dragster chassis structure (top fuel); 4.99 seconds E.T. & quicker, effective January 16, 2018. The document can be viewed or downloaded from the SFI Tech Advisories page.
- [SFI Welcomes New Member, American Rally Association (ARA)](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-new-member-american-rally-association-ara/) - We are pleased to announce the formal membership of the American Rally Association (ARA) with the SFI Foundation (SFI). The ARA is a member-driven non-profit stage rally sanctioning group and they recently completed their inaugural race season. ARA is run by a group of individuals who share a common love and enthusiasm for rally racing.
- [Nigeria Auto Sport Association Joins SFI](https://sfifoundation.com/nigeria-auto-sport-association-joins-sfi/) - SFI is happy to welcome the Nigeria Auto Sport Association (NASA) as our newest member sanctioning body. NASA sanctions and promotes amateur and professional racing throughout Nigeria. Race activities that they oversee include High Performance Driving Experience events, rally, drag racing, time attack and trial events, and road racing. To learn more about their organization,
- [SFI Releases Meeting Schedule for 2017 PRI Show](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-releases-meeting-schedule-for-2017-pri-show/) - Each year in December, the SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) holds several of its specification review meetings during the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year, SFI will hold two days of committee meetings on Thursday, December 7th and Friday, December 8th in meeting room number 210 on the second level of
- [SFI Welcomes FMSCI as our Newest Member](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-fmsci-as-our-newest-member/) - The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India recently joined as an SFI member sanctioning body. The Federation promotes and governs motor sports for all of India, in all types of racing disciplines. India is one of the fastest growing areas in the world for racing participation at the moment. SFI is pleased to have
- [ISIE Affiliates with SFI Foundation](https://sfifoundation.com/isie-affiliates-with-sfi-foundation/) - SFI is pleased to announce that the Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers (ISIE) has joined SFI as an Affiliate Sanctioning Body. ISIE is based in Punjab, India and works to promote motorsports, green mobility, and skill based education via racing activities for college students. Students build and then compete with their vehicles in a variety
- [Notice of Non-Compliant Products (Harnesses) Sold by Ruian Sanlian](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-non-compliant-products-harnesses-sold-by-ruian-sanlian/)
- [SFI Welcomes Two Sanctioning Bodies](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-two-sanctioning-bodies/) - SFI is pleased to welcome ChumpCar World Series and Top Gun Sprint Series as our newest Member and Affiliate Sanctioning Bodies, respectively. SFI is looking forward to working with both groups to help them integrate the use of minimum performance product standards into their series. To learn more about both organizations, please visit their websites:
- [All Star Circuit of Champions Affiliates with SFI](https://sfifoundation.com/all-star-circuit-of-champions-affiliates-with-sfi/) - SFI would like to welcome the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) as our newest Affiliate Sanctioning Body. ASCoC has deep roots as an "outlaw" touring race group for Sprint Cars dating back to the late 1960's. They have a fascinating history as one of the oldest, most established race organizations in the United States.
- [SFI Welcomes Offshore Racing Organization](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-offshore-racing-organization/) - We would like to welcome Offshore Racing Organization (ORO) as the newest group to become an SFI Member Sanctioning Body. ORO is a SoCal-based racing organization for offshore boaters to compete in the RoundUp Cup Championship. The Cup's three races take place in iconic Southwest locations - Lake Havasu, Long Beach / Newport Beach, and San
- [2017 SFI Race Calendar](https://sfifoundation.com/2017-sfi-race-calendar/) - Everyone at SFI is busy with the kickoff to another racing season! To celebrate, we're providing this handy race calendar to use as a quick reference schedule for some of the top race series. Please feel free to use it, post it, share it! You can also download a printable version here: SFI 2017 Race
- [SHRA Joins SFI as a Member Sanctioning Body](https://sfifoundation.com/shra-joins-sfi-as-a-member-sanctioning-body/) - SFI is pleased to welcome the Southwest Heritage Racing Association (SHRA) as our newest Member Sanctioning Body. SHRA is the place for fun and exciting "old school" drag racing. As they celebrate their five-year anniversary, they have been experiencing growth in participation across all six of their series classes. Their racers compete in beautifully built
- [SFI's Arnie Kuhns Inducted into SEMA's MPMC Hall of Fame](https://sfifoundation.com/sfis-arnie-kuhns-inducted-into-semas-mpmc-hall-of-fame/) - On December 9th, 2016, SFI President and CEO Arnie Kuhns was one of three honorees inducted into SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Hall of Fame. During an evening reception at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, the audience raised toasts to the newest inductees including our own Arnie Kuhns, Jim Hairston of PerTonix,
- [SFI Transitioning to New Labels for Driver Restraints and Window Nets/Roll Cage Nets for 2017](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-transitioning-to-new-labels-for-driver-restraints-and-window-netsroll-cage-nets-for-2017/) - Beginning in 2017, SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) is changing the way its labels for Driver Restraints, Window Nets, and Roll Cage Nets are dated. SFI is implementing a New Label design which will remove the punched-out month/year date of manufacture and instead incorporate a single expiration date pre-printed on the label. This system will eliminate the
- [SFI Meeting Schedule at PRI Show has been REVISED](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-meeting-schedule-at-pri-show-has-been-revised/) - The following revisions have been made to the SFI Committee Review Meeting schedule to be held during the PRI Show in December: Immediately following the SFI Spec 38.1 review meeting, there will be a round table discussion on recent trends in Head and Neck Restraint Devices. The 45.1 and 45.2 Padding meeting has been moved
- [NOTICE OF COUNTERFEIT DRIVER'S GEAR](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-counterfeit-drivers-gear/) - The photos below are examples of recently discovered counterfeit SFI conformance labels attached to shoes and driver suits fraudulently represented as being certified to SFI specifications. These were found on non-major brand equipment utilizing off-shore 3rd party manufacturers. Please compare the certification labels on your own race shoes and suits against the photographs below. Take
- [Outlaw Diesel Super Series Joins SFI as an Affiliate](https://sfifoundation.com/outlaw-diesel-super-series-joins-sfi-as-an-affiliate/) - SFI's newest Affiliate Sanctioning Body is the Outlaw Diesel Super Series, LLC. (ODSS). ODSS provides a consistent and reliable race series for diesel drag racing, where racers can compete in the growing sport, and fans can enjoy the action. SFI looks forward to working with ODSS to assist them with their safety needs. For more
- [New SFI Chassis Spec 25.6 for Fast, Heavy Trucks](https://sfifoundation.com/new-sfi-chassis-spec-25-6-for-fast-heavy-trucks/) - As the world of drag racing evolves and racers push the limits of performance, SFI was approached by several of its sanctioning body members and asked to develop a minimum roll cage specification for fast, heavy drag race vehicles. These vehicles can run the quarter mile at low 8.00-second E.T.'s and weigh up to 5,000 Lbs.
- [Republic Motors of India Joins SFI Foundation, Inc.](https://sfifoundation.com/republic-motors-of-india-joins-sfi-foundation-inc/) - SFI welcomes its newest Affiliate Sanctioning Body, Republic Motors of Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Republic Motors is involved in a variety of motorsport disciplines including go-karts and ATV's, and is a source of safety related products certified to SFI Specifications. Republic Motors is just the latest organization from India to affiliate with SFI, as motorsports continue
- [SFI Welcomes FMAE as our Newest Affiliate](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-fmae-as-our-newest-affiliate/) - We welcome the Fraternity of Mechanical and Automotive Engineers (FMAE) as the latest group to become an Affiliate Sanctioning Body with the SFI Foundation. The FMAE organizes two student engineering design competitions in India, the Formula Kart Design Challenge and the Quad Bike Design Challenge. The FMAE provides students with an opportunity for the practical
- [SFI in RPM Magazine Guest Article](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-in-rpm-magazine-guest-article/) - Get an historical perspective on the development of safety in drag racing. Read George Klass's "Standard of Excellence" piece from the January, 2016 issue of RPM Magazine. Click Here to read it online.
- [Best In The Desert obtains SFI Membership](https://sfifoundation.com/best-in-the-desert-obtains-sfi-membership/) - SFI welcomes Best In The Desert (BITD) as our newest Member Sanctioning Body. BITD provides top quality, world-class off-road racing events under the guidance of owner/operator Casey Folks. Primarily held in the Southwestern United States, these events are run responsibly to consider the concerns of all those involved, from racers to spectators as well as
- [Indian Society of New Era Engineers Joins SFI](https://sfifoundation.com/indian-society-of-new-era-engineers-joins-sfi/) - The Indian Society of New Era Engineers (ISNEE) has joined SFI as an Affiliate Sanctioning Body. ISNEE organizes the National Go Kart Design Challenge in India. The event is an annual competition for engineering students to develop their skills in hands-on vehicle projects. The inaugural event in 2013 had 69 team entries and has grown
- [SFI Welcomes Mojave Mile as an Affiliate](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-mojave-mile-as-an-affiliate/) - MKM Racing Productions recently signed on with SFI as an Affiliate Sanctioning Body. MKM organizes the Mojave Mile, dubbed "The Fastest Mile in the West." Standing mile racing is a fast-growing "speed trial" motorsport competition. From a standing start, participants in cars and motorcycles strive for the highest possible speed trap in one mile. MKM also
- [SFI Undergarment Study](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-undergarment-study/) - SFI Technical Manager, Mike Hurst, asked the important question, "Why is it important to wear flame resistant (FR) undergarments beneath a racesuit?" To answer this question, Mike went to the SFI Test Lab with various samples to compare wearing FR and non-FR underclothing fabrics under a racesuit when exposed to fire and heat. The test demonstrated
- [SFI Chassis Spec 25.5C Revision](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-chassis-spec-25-5c-revision/) - The SFI Spec 25.5 has been revised, effective May 12, 2015. The newly revised version is designated as SFI Spec 25.5C and is for Full Bodied Car Stock or Modified/OEM Floorpan and Firewall with OEM Frame or Uni-Body Construction – 7.50 to 8.49 Seconds; 3,600 lbs. Maximum. This revision clarifies the use of OEM rear
- [Rally Group Joins SFI](https://sfifoundation.com/rally-group-joins-sfi/) - SFI welcomes the Organized HP Rally Group (Southwest Rally Series) as our newest Affiliate Sanctioning Body. OHPRG-SWRS was formed in 2004 to provide high-performance stage rally events in the southwestern United States. Their objective is to encourage participation and promote the sport of rally racing, especially at the grass roots level. For more information about
- [SFI Welcomes North West Truck Pulls](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-north-west-truck-pulls/) - North West Truck Pulls, LLC (NWTP) recently signed on with SFI as an affiliate sanctioning body. NW Truck Pulls hosts events throughout the Pacific Northwest United States, showcasing diesel pulling sports. They have seasoned professionals competing and also encourage anyone with little or no experience to give the sport a try with their guidance and
- [IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT](https://sfifoundation.com/important-notice-regarding-counterfeit-product/) - Counterfeit devices have been obtained by Simpson Performance Products and the matter is under investigation. If you have a non-carbon head and neck restraint device labeled Hutchens Hybrid Pro with a 2013 SFI 38.1 label, this device may not be genuine. If this device does not have “box X” stitching on the tethers, it is
- [IMSA Joins SFI Foundation](https://sfifoundation.com/imsa-joins-sfi-foundation/) - We are very pleased to welcome IMSA as a member sanctioning body of SFI. The International Motor Sports Association sanctions many well-known series such as the Tudor United Sports Car Championship, Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge, Cooper Tires Prototype Lites, Ferrari Challenge, Lamborghini Super Trofeo, and Porsche GT3 Cup. All of us at SFI look forward to
- [CACC Signs on with SFI](https://sfifoundation.com/cacc-signs-on-with-sfi/) - The Confederation of Autosport Car Clubs (CACC) recently signed on with SFI as a member sanctioning body. The CACC oversees rules governing the operation of sports car events in Canada, as well as maintaining the fairness of competition. The CACC provides regulations and licensing for participants of its various affiliate clubs. Different disciplines include sports
- [SFI Welcomes SCORE and Other Sanctioning Body News](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-score-and-other-sanctioning-body-news/) - SFI welcomes SCORE International as our newest Affiliate. SCORE sanctions off-road open desert racing in the U.S. and Mexico for trucks, motorcycles, quads, and more. SCORE is best known for its Baja 1000 event that challenges competitors as they navigate an expansive course throughout Baja California. SFI couldn't be more pleased to welcome SCORE into
- [AMCS Joins SFI as Member Sanctioning Body](https://sfifoundation.com/amcs-iofs-joins-sfi-as-member-sanctioning-body/) - The American Motorsports Challenge Series has joined the SFI Foundation as our newest member sanctioning group. They specialize in Figure 8 racing for mini stocks, street stocks, thunderstocks, and more! They also host oval racing in addition to their Figure 8 events. They have a full schedule running from May to December this year. SFI looks
- [Mud Racers Association is Newest SFI Affiliate](https://sfifoundation.com/mud-racers-association-is-newest-sfi-affiliate/) - The Mud Racers Association (MRA) is an organization that formed in 2007 with the mission to create unity for mud racing groups across the country. With the sport fragmented and lacking consistency in rules and safety, the MRA founders had the vision to lead the sport towards a national uniformity to promote fairness and efficiency. Mud racing includes fast track
- [SFI Nitro Chassis Specs Revised](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-nitro-chassis-specs-revised/) - The SFI Chassis Specs for Top Fuel Dragsters and Nitro Funny Cars have been revised, effective October 31, 2013. The revised versions are designated as SFI Spec 2.3P for Top Fuel and SFI Spec 10.5A for Nitro Funny Car, and they are available from SFI for immediate use by sanctioning bodies and chassis builders. In addition to
- [SFI Specs 25.1G, 25.4B, 25.5B Revised](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-specs-25-1g-25-4b-25-5b-revised/) - The SFI Chassis Specs 25.1G, 25.4B, and 25.5B for Full Bodied Car Drag Race Roll Cages have been revised, effective April 8, 2014. The revised versions are available from SFI for immediate use by sanctioning bodies and chassis builders. The extent of this revision is the addition of the following paragraph to Section II Basic Construction
- [SFI Responds to Recent CAMS Announcement](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-responds-to-recent-cams-announcement/) - April 17, 2014 - The SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) has significant concerns with the recent decision made by the Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS) to disallow the use of SFI Spec 38.1 head and neck restraints (HNR’s) in their sanctioned events after 2015. SFI is greatly disappointed that CAMS made this decision without requesting input
- [Notice of Non-Compliant Products: Suits and Hoods](https://sfifoundation.com/notice-of-non-compliant-products-suits-and-hoods/) - SFI Foundation has found several products (suits, hoods) sold by Sawan Sports which bear counterfeit SFI labels stating that the manufacturer certifies that their products meet the applicable SFI Specs. SFI obtained examples of some of these products and determined through testing that they DO NOT meet the performance and other requirements of the SFI
- [US Pro Kart Series and Route 66 Kart Racing Join SFI](https://sfifoundation.com/us-pro-kart-series-and-route-66-kart-racing-join-sfi/) - SFI welcomes the United States Pro Kart Series and Route 66 Sprint Series as our newest Affiliate sanctioning bodies. As an alliance, both groups are proud that they were "founded by karters, for karters." The USPKS is a national racing series structured so that competitors can move up the ladder from rookie to pro
- [SFI Spec Revisions Follow Review Meetings Held at PRI Show](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-spec-revisions-follow-review-meetings-held-at-pri-show/) - December of each year, SFI Foundation holds specification review meetings during the PRI Show because the venue is convenient for many of our participating manufacturers and others who would like to attend these committee meetings. The specs are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they remain current to changing field conditions. As a result
- [National Karting Alliance Joins SFI](https://sfifoundation.com/national-karting-alliance-joins-sfi/) - The National Karting Alliance (NKA) is a coalition of motorsports facilities, clubs, and events in the United States. While NKA specializes in karting, they have also expanded to include other forms of small race vehicles such as lawn mower racing and Legends cars. NKA feels they are in a unique position to help grow the
- [SFI Welcomes PDRA as New Member Sanctioning Body](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-welcomes-pdra-as-new-member-sanctioning-body/) - The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) is a brand new group getting ready to kick off their very first season of pro eighth-mile outlaw doorslammer drag racing. This organization is racer owned and operated, so their inspiration to provide a quality race series comes from their pride in ownership. PDRA plans an eight-race tour in their
- [April, 2013](https://sfifoundation.com/april-2013/) - April 9, 2013 - SFI would like to welcome the Extreme Outlaw Pro Mod (EOPM) series as our newest affiliate sanctioning body. High-horsepower Pro Modified cars provide for exciting competition that's quickly becoming a more and more popular form of drag racing. SFI is happy to offer our services to this latest group to sign
- [SFI Receives USAC Special Recognition Award](https://sfifoundation.com/sfi-receives-usac-special-recognition-award/) - SFI is extremely honored to receive from USAC this Special Recognition Award. SFI is very appreciative to be recognized for our long term relationship with USAC in the interest of maximum safety. The United States Auto Club sanctions open wheel racing featuring sprint cars, midgets, and quarter midgets, as well as the TORC off road
- [Spec Revision - SFI 39.1 for  Stock-Car Type Racing Seats (Custom)](https://sfifoundation.com/spec-revision-sfi-39-1-for-stock-car-type-racing-seats-custom/) - The SFI Spec 39.1 for Stock-Car Type Racing Seats (Custom) has been revised to include a vent hole option in the test procedure. If a seat manufacturer offers various vent hole configurations, an area is specified where the manufacturer may place ventilation holes without having to retest each and every configuration. This area of the
- [June, 2013](https://sfifoundation.com/june-2013/) - June 10, 2013 - SFI would like to welcome the North American Road Racing Association (NARRA) as our newest affiliate sanctioning body. NARRA sanctions and organizes a variety of racing series. Partcipants can develop and hone their skills in NARRA's driver education programs. For a competitive challenge, NARRA offers time trial events where the fastest
- [July, 2013](https://sfifoundation.com/july-2013/) - July 22, 2013 - Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) is the latest sanctioning body to form an affiliation with the SFI Foundation. GRC takes rally racing out of the forests and mountains and moves it onto tracks at more intimate venues where spectators can see the action up close. Powerful production-based cars are driven on a
- [October, 2013 - SFI Announces New Website](https://sfifoundation.com/october-2013-sfi-announces-new-website/) - The SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) is proud to launch our new, redesigned website. In an effort to help users more easily access information in a visually engaging way, we have totally revamped our website. Our new website contains much of the same information, but organized in a more streamlined manner. You’ll also find fresh content
- [February, 2013](https://sfifoundation.com/article-blog-post-2/) - February 12, 2013 - SFI is proud to welcome the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) as our newest sanctioning body Affiliate. NORRA sanctions and promotes the Mexican 1000, a multi-day vintage-themed off-and-on-road stage rally held in scenic Baja California every spring. The event includes modern off-road vehicles as well as vintage trucks and buggies.
- [March, 2013](https://sfifoundation.com/article-blog-post-3/) - March 28, 2013 - Several SFI Specifications have recently been revised. A quick summary of what changed in each spec is below. The complete specs may be viewed and downloaded on our Spec List page:Â SFI Specification List. SFI 3.2A Driver Suits: Changed Definitions to clarify that embroidered logos are permitted and do not inadvertently affect

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- [Our History](https://sfifoundation.com/our-history/) - In time, the need for yet a more sophisticated specifications program became apparent. In 1978 a new organization, the SEMA Foundation, Inc., or SFI, was formed to replace the Service Bureau, chartered to organize and manage an expanded industry specs program. That name has been shortened to SFI Foundation, Inc.
- [About SFI Foundation](https://sfifoundation.com/about-sfi-foundation/) - The SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) is a non-profit organization established to issue and administer standards for the quality assurance of specialty performance and racing equipment.
- [Specs Program](https://sfifoundation.com/specs-program/) - The quality performance specifications program is the heart of the SFI Foundation. The process used to develop each specification is just as important to SFI as the end product itself, the performance specification.
- [Test Lab](https://sfifoundation.com/test-lab/) - Opened in 1999, the SFI Test Laboratory was founded in Escondido, California to serve the needs of SFI participating manufacturers looking to test their products in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The current SFI Test Lab resides in Poway, CA about five miles south of SFI Headquarters.
- [Tech & Safety](https://sfifoundation.com/tech-safety/) - Explore the latest in Tech & Safety, including tech advisories, guidelines and bulletins, and information articles written by SFI employees.
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