Such racing incidents in the middle of nowhere (Baja California…) mean that there is often, no available medical or any even physical help, and poorly protected racers can easily die in such an inferno. Luckily, Danny was wearing what is considered as minimum adequate protection, an SFI 3/2a level 5 racing suit and a helmet fitted with an anti dust and fire retardant skirt. But even that was not enough for such a blaze, and his equipment was unable to save him from massive injuries. Many racers fear the heat caused by non breathable clothing to their body, and the ensuing heat stress condition, almost more than the risk of fire itself. The foundation encourages racers to be more selective in their choice of racing garments, for items that are truly breathable. Often, garment manufacturers make claims that are largely false in this regard.
 

What often compounds such injuries is the common practice of many racers to wear non fire-resistant underclothing under their racing suit, such as cotton/polyester-mix short-sleeve tee shirts and cotton briefs, as well as standard cotton socks, often from long-time held beliefs that have been a nefarious influence in garment choices. Indeed, many racers still believe in the old tale of “if I have a 3-layer suit, I do not need fire retardant underwear”. This of course displays a total lack of understanding about the need for multiple layers protection and the role of space and air between layers as a fire barrier.