In case of fire or if you get thrown from the car in a wreck. Gives you at least 1 layer of protection.
Here is a real good article that talks about SFI ratings. Also, G-Force is a very good brand and their prices are cheaper than most. http://www.sfifoundation.com/driversuit.html
393Mark, It's almost ready. Got new slicks, polished up the rear wheels, am in the process of putting new M/T's on the front, just need to fix an oil leak at the rear of the intake...................then will be taking it to "tech day" first week in March to see if I can't get a seasonal tech pass and hopefully get the car "tech'd" for some NHRA Nostalgia racing. Then it's off to the races! Can't wait to get going. I have join'd a local group to do some Real Grudge racing at our local strip, should be a Real Hoot! Here is some of the competition I will running against. I may have to step up my act to go head to head with these guys, but it should be fun! http://www.welike2race.com/ourrides.html
I'm not planning on going too fast, I think I'll be in the high 14's in the 1/4 but I think with nitrous in the trunk they might be strict.