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FEV Excited to Showcase at the Professional MotorSport World Expo 2023
We're delighted to announce that FEV, a renowned UK manufacturer specialising in high-quality fire suppression systems for the motorsport industry, will be front and centre at the upcoming Professional MotorSport World Expo 2023. This premier event is scheduled for...
FEV Fire Suppression at the 2023 Autosport International Show
As a leading manufacturer of high-quality fire suppression systems for the motorsport industry, we are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at Autosport International show at the NEC in Birmingham next weekend! Where will you find FEV? You will find us on...
Why we’re still buzzing after the Motorsport World Expo
Here at FEV, we’re not long back from one of Europe’s leading trade fairs (if not the leading trade fair) for motorsport and racing technology, the Professional Motorsport World Expo or PMW Expo.
Our Driving Ambitions For The Professional Motorsport World Expo 2022
Here at FEV, we’re all thrilled to be exhibiting our FIA Fire Suppression solutions at the forthcoming Professional Motorsport World Expo in the German city of Cologne this November. We’re heading for the Köln Messe trade fair and exhibition centre, and will be there...
Choosing A Fire Extinguisher For Classic Cars
If you are wondering how to choose a fire extinguisher for a classic car, we can’t stress enough the importance of making the right decision. Of course, you’ll want to protect your pride and joy from the risk of fires, which can increase with older vehicles which have...
The Benefits Of Gas-Based Fire Extinguishers For Race Cars
When it comes to choosing a plumbed-in fire extinguisher for a racing vehicle, you essentially have two options – gas or foam-based; and here we look at the benefits of gas-based fire extinguishers for race cars. While both systems can be highly effective, gas-based...
Vrooming ahead at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022
FEV was delighted to run an exhibition stand for the very first time at the glamorous motorsport extravaganza that was the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022 presented by Mastercard, throughout the event’s four days from 23rd – 26th June. What’s more, we were...
Motorsport Fire Extinguishers: Whatever Happened to Halon Gas?
People often ask us what happened to Halon gas fire extinguishers – so frequently, in fact, that we thought the subject merited its own blog. It’s perhaps surprising in many ways that we’re still asked about this, since the use of Halon gas has been banned for more...
Motorsport Fire Extinguishers Activation Types: Electrical vs Mechanical
If you’re taking part in a motorsport event, choosing the right plumbed-in fire extinguisher for your race car involves more decisions than you may have realised, including whether to go for a gas or foam-based suppressant, which size to opt for, and which activation...
FEV Delighted To Be Exhibiting At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2022
We’re all excited to announce that FEV will be exhibiting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer, for what will be the very first time. The prestigious event, presented by Mastercard, runs this year from June 23 to 26, at its usual home in gorgeous parkland...
Choosing a Motorsport UK-Approved Fire Extinguisher
If you’re planning to compete in one of the many racing events coming up this season, and you’re in the process of selecting a new MSUK-approved fire extinguisher, there are a number of things to keep in mind so that you choose the right model for your needs. As...
Do you need a fire extinguisher for track days?
At FEV, we’re often asked whether you need a fire extinguisher for track days. For the avoidance of doubt, at these events, you take your own vehicle to enjoy on a racing track, typically for a whole day or an evening. You don’t need any previous racing experience,...
Fire Safety Rules For Rally Events And Those Who Drive At Them
Whether you’re just a keen spectator or love rally racing at one of the UK’s many excellent events, this motorsport activity is potentially one of the most dangerous around, making rally fire safety crucial, and the fire safety rules for rally drivers incredibly (and...
Guide to FIA Fire Extinguishers & Fire Safety Regulations
All drivers and motorsport competitors should be up to date with the latest fire safety rules when taking part in a motorsport event or circuit race. Generally, you should ensure that your vehicle is fitted with an FIA fire extinguisher which complies with both FIA...
Motorsport Fire Safety: Protecting Yourself at Trackside Events
It’s well known that motorsport fire safety is (excuse the pun) a hot issue, given the potential for leaking fuel tanks, among other hazards, including high-impact crashes. So minimising the risk from blazes during motorsport events is crucial. And while it’s true...
Gas vs. Foam Motorsport Fire Suppression Systems – Which Are Best?
If you’re wondering about gas vs. foam fire suppression systems in motorsport, you’re not alone. Indeed, our customers frequently ask about this. So we at motorsport and race car fire extinguisher experts FEV have put together this comparison guide looking at the...
MSUK Fire Safety Regulations: When To Service Your Fire Suppression System
In recent years, it has been recommended by MSUK that fire extinguishers and suppression systems used in motorsports events were serviced regularly, but it wasn’t actually a requirement. However, in the last few years, as governing body Motorsport UK has phased in...
Top Causes of Motorsport Trackside Fires – And How to Avoid Them
As manufacturers of one of the UK’s best-known motorsport fire suppression system brands, we know a thing or two about the top causes of motorsport fires – and how to avoid blazes. Thankfully, the sport is now safer than ever. In the 1960s, fires in racing cars were...
New website launch – introducing our motorsport fire safety shop
At FEV, we’re all absolutely delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new website that’s now live, and which incorporates an e-commerce shop, allowing you to order online from us for the first time. We’ve given the look of our online presence a thorough refresh...
MSUK Fire Regulations Are Changing For Competition Cars – Are You Ready for January 2022?
Motorsport UK (MSUK) is updating its regulations on fire safety to bring them in line with current Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) standards requiring all competition cars to be fitted with an FIA homologated fire suppression system by January 2022....
FEV on Wheeler Dealers
If having our fire extinguishers happily sitting in classic cars and racing cars of every kind wasn’t enough to keep us happy, we were also pleased to see the lovely Ed China installing one of our units in the latest episode of Wheeler Dealers this week. For those of...
Motorsport Fire Safety Tips
A fire occurring in a race situation is very different from one happening out on the open road. The actions that should be taken are also completely different. In a race situation, there will be marshals present so the key is to get out. The marshals will take care of...
Pitlane fire extinguishers
Much of our time here at FEV is spent working on fire extinguishers that are used directly in cars. These can range from classics and homespun track monsters right up to F1 racers, not to mention most kinds of cars in between. This is what we do very well and what we...
Testing Testing!
FEV not only offers car fire extinguishers for track day cars, classics, and performance cars but also for many levels of motorsport. This might be for rally cars, and various MSUK-approved racing from Hill climbs to Sprint series and circuit racing but we are also...
Fire test completed for the BSI
Recently had the BSI visit us at FEV to witness fire test for a new Formula 1 nozzle design. Once again we have concluded our fire extinguisher systems for motorsport meet the required high standards formulated by the FIA.