Required Safety Gear for Quarter Midgets

One of the most safety-conscious racing series for children is run by the Quarter Midgets of America (QMA). QMA has a long history of consistently updating and enforcing their racing safety equipment requirements to increase the level of protection for their young drivers. The following is a general list of the driver safety gear currently necessary to race in a QMA sanctioned event.

• Racing Gloves:
  • Must be 2 layer, constructed of Nomex or similar fire resistant fabric, and contain a rating of SFI 3.2A/5 or higher (referred to as "SFI-5").
• Racing Helmet:
  • SA rated 1990, 1995 or 2000 (not M rated) - or -
  • SFI 24.1 for youth spec helmets.
• Face Shield:
  • Only clear or amber face shields are permitted after dark, or when outdoor lights are used.
• Helmet Supports:
  • Neck collars are mandatory, and must be made of a fire resistant fabric (Nomex, etc) with a SFI rating of 3.3A.
• Racing Suits:
  • 2 layer suit - or -
  • 2 layer jacket with legal pants* - or -
  • Leather jacket with legal pants* - or -
  • Heavyweight imitation leather jacket with lining - or -
  • Heavyweight single layer Cordura jacket - or -
  • Single layer canvass "tent type" heavyweight fabric
  • Pants must be made of at least a denim material - no sweat pants, nylon pants or pajama pants.
  • Pants must be long and completely cover the leg, with no exposed skin.
  • A rating of SFI-5 is strongly recommended for all suits, jackets and pants.
• Arm Restraints:
  • Arm restraints are required
• Racing Shoes:
  • All shoes must cover the entire foot. Socks must be worn - no exposed skin.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For a complete description of all required safety gear for Quarter Midgets, including the driver, car, handlers and workers, go to www.quartermidgets.org