If the big boys are making mistakes, it's sure that America's Saturday night racers have made them, too. So, we offer this story on the Internet to provide the fastest possible transmission of information about belt mounting and use. Some of what follows has been known for many years. Some of it is being published here for the first time. First and most important is this.
Seat belts come with installation instructions.
If you incorrectly install a piston, carburetor jet or a radiator cap, you may lose the race. Incorrectly install race car seat belts and you can lose your life. It's just that simple. If you can't find the instructions that came with your seat belts, contact the manufacturer, who will provide instructions. Never attach seat belts to race car sheet metal, including the floorboards.