{"id":308,"date":"2022-08-01T17:00:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcgillmotorsport.com\/blog\/?p=308"},"modified":"2022-08-12T16:13:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T15:13:15","slug":"motorsport-fire-extinguisher-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcgillmotorsport.com\/blog\/motorsport-fire-extinguisher-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorsport Fire Safety: best fire extinguisher for automotive Race\/Rally\/Drifting use in 2022?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most would agree – Fire Extinguishers in motorsport should not be optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motorsport is inherently risky as we all know. A fire breaking out in your vehicle is up there with one of the most dangerous situations that can occur for any driver. Whether it’s caused by a fuel issue or a fault in your electrical system, you need to be prepared to protect yourself with a Motorsport Grade Fire Extinguisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McGill Motorsport<\/a> have partnered up with the UK’s leading manufacturers of Fire Safety Equipment Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems<\/a> to offer you only the very best Race Car Fire Extinguisher Systems<\/a> on the market for all race formulae, including Rally, Circuit, Drifting, Hill Climbs & Sprints, Rallycross, Trials & Off Road Racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Handheld Fire Extinguisher – FIA Approved<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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3KG Rally Mechanical Fire Extinguisher – FIA Approved<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What type of Fire Extinguisher do I need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to selecting the best motorsport fire extinguisher for your set-up, first you need to know the specific rules and regulations around which type of extinguisher is appropriate and approved in your\u2019 class. The best way to check this out is to consult your most up to date rule book, however we will cover the basics below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have everything from the most budget friendly Fire Stick<\/a> extinguisher right up to Lifeline’s high end FIA Fire Suppression Systems<\/a> and most other options in-between, we will have an extinguisher option to meet your\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What types of motorsport fire extinguisher are there?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Motorsport Fire Suppression comes in many different flavours from simple and cheap, to complex and expensive, we are here to help you decide what suits your vehicle and requirements best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of Car Fire Extinguisher<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n