NASCAR revamped its safety measures to require drivers to wear fireproof socks, underwear and headgear during races, which will follow other race organizations.
change for drivers ahead of the 2023 season to protect them in case the unthinkable happens while on the track.
"The use of non-flameproof materials in contact with the driver’s skin, and in particular synthetic materials, can reduce heat transmission protection and thus increase the risk of burn injuries in the event of a fire," Wittich wrote in a letter, via F1i.com."In the worst case such materials may melt which can hinder treatment in the event of a burn injury.
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