Shorts?

[FrankJ]

With all this flying debris in the pits, maybe we should add hard hats as well.


Our team has a no shorts at competition rule, but I don't really see is as a safety issue. In terms of our pit crew, they should already know the clothing that is safe/unsafe in the pits. The rule there is don't do it. I don't argue with them about what is on the list at any given moment.

[DELurker]

Originally Posted by Karibou

If you're just standing, I'd say that's fine. But there are all sorts of metal chips and other things on the floor of the pits, and I'd hate to kneel on a metal chip if I'm in a hurry.

It is our team policy to always have long pants at events for safety for reasons just like this. Screws, rivets, pins, etc all can end up on the floor in the heat of the moment and knees are notoriously delicate relative to metals or wood...

[GeorgeM]

I'm pretty sure there's only a rule against open toed shoes...and a societal rule against Crocs.

You can consult the Safety Manual on this. A quick search only produces to refrain from wearing jewellery, baggy clothes, ties, etc...

I'm pretty sure I remember a broadcast of Championships where teams wore shorts no problem.

(Shorts are shown here)

[Woolly]

Wear your shorts under a pair of pants, and take the pants off when you aren't in the pits or driving. Bonus points if you use your robot building knowledge to build a pair of well-ventillated pants with underglow.

[JeffersonMartin]

Originally Posted by Woolly

Wear your shorts under a pair of pants, and take the pants off when you aren't in the pits or driving. Bonus points if you use your robot building knowledge to build a pair of well-ventillated pants with underglow.

Snap away pants? Snap away pants.

[Travis Hoffman]

I wore shorts to Finger Lakes in February and liked it.

I've worn them for 13 years and have suffered no significant injuries whilst working in the pits. Of course, I leave all the mucking around on the floor to the mechanical folks. :-)