The blower saved me again - One of the best
investments I've made for the NASCAR Northwest Series car I drive is the blower system
that I ordered from Fresh Air Systems Technologies. We all know that you can't put a
price on safety, and to me a fresh air system is just as important as your seat or seat
belts. The first race I used the system, at Phoenix for the Southwest Series season
finale in October 2001 I noticed a difference right away. The first thing FAST
did was open up my helmet so that the air flowed 200% better than it does when you
purchase it direct from Simpson. The blower is surpassingly light and only took me
about 15 minutes to install behind my seat and wire into my Longacre switch
panel. I've got a short length of brake ducting running from the blower to my left
quarter panel window. What a huge difference to just having your helmet hose hooked
to the window alone!
The FAST system not only brings in air for you, but it's filtered. Track-dry, brake
dust and just all the fumes that a driver breathes in during a race are reduced to just
about nill. We don't run an alternator in our Port City car, and I can run the
system the whole race because it draws so little amperage.
I believe in the FAST system, and the FAST people so much that I've gotten 4 other drivers
on the Northwest Series to order systems of their own and I've gotten nothing but positive
feedback.
If your having trouble keeping cool over the course of a race, or if carbon monoxide
bothers you, a FAST air system is what you need. A driver being cool and
getting fresh filtered air is just as important as your seat.
Kevin Hamlin 2001-2002 NASCAR NW Series Champion
Here's links to a few photos that you can use, Kevin Hamlin.com http://unofficial33.topcities.com/fenix10.jpg
http://unofficial33.topcities.com/fenix9.jpg
http://unofficial33.topcities.com/franks2-3.jpg
Should have done
this sooner! - Pat Halsey
Hello
Jill, attached is car photo as requested, will be returning the other information you
requested this week. Just FYI I we are currently in 2nd place in points at
mid-season, awards given out last week. PS: Fresh air system is great, no fogging of
glasses or shield and fresh air is good on the warm days, should have done this sooner.
Thanks.
Sincerely
Pat Halsey
HC Motorsports
What I think about my Fresh Air Systems - Vince
Voisin
Being fully enclosed in a powerboat with little ventilation it is very
important that I get the necessary air to both my cockpit and my helmet. Fresh Air has
been a great support getting me the correct fittings and hoses for my outfit. I am also
excited about incorporating full cooling systems in the future. With cockpit temperatures
over 135 degrees,
I know F.A.S.T is an advantage.
Vince Voisin
Series Websites:
www.hottracing.com
www.aprsuperleague.com
www.sportracingtour.com
www.champboatracing.com
COOL ON THE GRID -
Joe McCauley - 07/28/2002
Dan, I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with you F.A.S.T. Racer Series cool suit
system. We just had our first race with the system. SCCA at Road Atlanta in July and
yes it was HOT (near 100 degrees). Especially in a first-gen RX-7. Nothing like
the heat off a rotary to make a cockpit toasty. For the first time I actually enjoyed
sitting on the grid waiting to get on the track. Your system is great. It
worked so well that I had to cycle it on and off to keep from getting to cold. One of your
best features is the quick disconnects on the cooler. It allowed us to dump and
refill without dragging the hose out of the car. The handle locking the cooler lid
on was also a very good touch. Thanks for a well designed and practical solution to
a hot problem.
Joe McCauley
Charleston, SC
mccauley@msn.com
F.A.S.T. is about the Best thing ever invented....
Ya know.......Every race I'm at I just think
that F.A.S.T. is about the Best thing ever invented....That blower just works SO well
Bob Courtwright, Pr Eng
Grovetown, GA 30813
USA
bcourtwright@giwindustries.com
25th anniversary car -
Billy Moyer Racing
I am including a digital photo of our 25th anniversary car (2002
is Billy's 25th year in dirt late models)
Billy Moyer Racing
www.billymoyer.com
Help me get into the
“zone” - Jay Allen - July 24, 2002
I first drove a dragster in 1996. Since then I have made hundreds of
passes by letting go of the trans brake button and then flipping down the shield on my
helmet. The shield would occasionally get forgotten until half-track. Early this year I
purchased a reworked Simpson helmet and remote blower assembly from F.A.S.T. Now I close
the shield before pre-stagging. The closed tinted shield and the airflow from the blower
help me get into the “zone” easier. My mind is in an isolated cocoon with fewer
distractions. The blower prevents the shield from fogging and keeps my head cooler.
With the help of my family I was fortunate to win two races in one day
at Byron Dragway on July 6. We finished a postponed event from two weeks prior earning
$5100. Then we won another eight rounds to pocket an additional $1000. That was a total of
sixteen round wins in a row!
Our 7.9 second dragster has NHRA # 3496 and IHRA # KX96. It is a 1996
Racecraft powered by an alcohol injected 509 Chevrolet. We race ET Brackets at Byron
Dragway and Route 66 Raceway. We are currently in twelfth place in Byron points and ninth
place at Route 66. Our race team is named Allen Racing Enterprises and our web site is
CantStealit.com.
I need more of the F.A.S.T blue brochures with price sheets.
Sincerely,
Jay Allen and Family
F.A.S.T.
Driver # 209
CAN'T BELIEVE I
WAITED SO LONG - Tim Phillips
JILL,
CAN'T BELIEVE I WAITED SO LONG TO GET A FRESH AIR SYSTEM IN MY SHOEI HELMET.THE
INSTALLATION IS PERFECT, STALE AIR AND FOGGY VISOR ARE THINGS OF THE PAST, AND BEST OF ALL
I KEPT MY HELMET.
TIM PHILLIPS
SOUTHERN ONTARIO SPRINTS # 21
I
recommend it to everyone - Dick Fox
Jill and Dan,
F.A.S.T. products are a fine addition to any driver's comfort. It has improved my
comfort and my reaction times by circulating fresh air through my helmet. I recommend
it to everyone who races any type of vehicle.
Thanks for a great product.
Dick Fox
Every driver should experience a FAST system. - Brook Weibley
Every driver should experience a FAST system. Not only did it
cure the " fog-up" problem but is also provides comfort by reducing sweat in
your eyes and dust blowing into helmet.
2002 UDRA
Pro Top Alcohol Dragster Champions
Weber Racing
Many thanks to people at F.A.S.T. for
your great products. We have run many night races with our Top Alcohol Dragster and your
helmet conversion and blower have made it not only a more pleasurable ride but incredibly
safer. I wear glasses and I remember many times staging the car with fogged up glasses and
face shield. Your blower system eliminated fogged up lenses and also cooled things down in
the heat of the summer. The sound of the blower is also soothing. I hate the thought of
racing without using your blower system.
Sincerely,
Bryan Weber
Driver, Weber Racing Top Alcohol Dragster
Jill & Dan,
Thanks for making good on the problem blower. As I mentioned, I am your biggest fan! I run
a Porsche Supercup car which is enclosed. There is virtually no air moving around inside
the car. The helmet and vest systems do a wonderful job of keeping me fresh throughout the
race. I just could not compete for any length of time without them. Definitely worth
the money, and they will remain a part of my gear for the rest of my racing life.
Thanks,
Mike Trombly
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