SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS introduces the Pro Style Gloves for the 2003 racing season.

Feb 25, 2003 - The new Simpson Pro Style Gloves are designed to meet the demands that drivers are placing on their equipment. "In all of the products we develop, the drivers perspective on fit, comfort, performance and protection are very important in determining what we develop and introduce to the marketplace.

Our focus with the Pro Style Gloves is to improve on all of these areas with special attention to comfort and performance," states Doug Doolen, Vice President of Simpson Performance Products. "We have analyzed the glove wear areas of many makes of gloves in the field and simply asked drivers what they want in a glove." The result is a completely redesigned glove with improved grip design and advanced material construction.

Abrasion Resistance:
The leather used in the palm of the Pro Style Gloves has been specially developed to provide maximum strength and offer exceptional resistance to abrasion. This leather (FR Digital Grip Leather) was originally issued on the Formula Grip Glove in 2000 and proved to have superior durability. Special attention has also been placed on the critical wear areas of the palm with reinforced padding.

Flame Resistance:
The Pro Series I is constructed using knit Nomex® for its superior flame retardant (FR) properties. The additional protection and added breathability of the Pro Series II, is due to the testing success of our filament Nomex®. The specially processed leather that will, once out of reach of a flame, stop burning within 2 seconds and stop glowing within 5 seconds. Additionally, the FR leather offers enhanced insulation benefits by limiting water uptake, keeping the hand dry and warm at all times. Low water uptake guarantees overall comfort and sustained dexterity.

Several top drivers have already made early season switches to the Pro Series Gloves. One of our early prototypes has been tested with Brad Noffsinger, USAC Driver and Richard Petty Driving Experience Instructor. He noted that these gloves "look and feel awesome" after logging 3,000 miles driving school time and half a season of competition in the USAC Silver Crown Division.