The Driver Suit Blog-A Perfect Example of the Stroud Parachute Design

By David G. Firestone Most people associate parachutes with skydiving, para sailing, or military operations, but they have been critical over the course of auto racing as well. For those who follow drag racing or land speed records, parachutes being deployed at the end of the run is a common, and reassuring sight. Dragsters and […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Tracker-May 27, 2020

By David G. Firestone STARCOM RACING #00 Quin Houff #00 Jacob Construction Chevy Camaro–New sponsor for 2020, White with red stripes, and red and blue curve. A- Quin Houff #00 Victory Weekend Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, black with red and white stripes. A- Quin Houff #00 Ashurst American Honey Chevy Camaro-New sponsor for 2020, […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Introduction to Sports Memorabilia-Bobby East 2006 Dibs Race-Worn Driver Suit

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-May 24, 2020

By David G. Firestone Brad Keselowski #2 Miller Lite Patriotic Ford Mustang-Same scheme as last year, same A grade. Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE Ford Mustang-The new branding doesn’t hurt a great scheme. A Ryan Newman #6 Oscar Mayer Ford Mustang-I like this scheme. It’s a good look, with a great color scheme, and […]

The Driver Suit Blog-The Paperwork Aspects of Auto Racing Part 2

By David G. Firestone As I said last week, the mere word “paperwork” will make any person groan. Nobody likes paperwork. It is just awful. Yet it’s become a necessary evil. It permeates every aspect of life, even in auto racing. Drag racing has a unique form of paperwork, as compared to other classes of […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Tracker-May 20, 2020

The Driver Suit Blog-Introduction to Sports Memorabilia-Circa 2013 Front Row Motorsports Race-Worn Two-Piece Pit Crew Suit