Hearing Loss Possible
 
Prolonged exposure to high noise levels above 90 decibels can be dangerous to your hearing.
FanComm personnel have measured the noise levels at most of the NEXTEL tracks and have found the noise levels to be between 90 and 120 Decibels. With the normal volume being around 110 dB depending on the track.
Volume in Decibels Type of Noise
Volume in Decibels Type of Noise
150 Jet Takeoff
90 Factory, Lawn mower
140 Gunshot
80 Subway
130 Jackhammer, Monster car stereo
70 Busy street
120 Rock Concert, Car stereo
60 Restaurant, Barking dog
110 CAR RACES, (FanComm measured value)
50 Normal Conversation
*** Bristol Is a constant 115 dB and peaks at 125 dB during restarts!!!
Safe Exposure levels:
Government work guidelines for high decibel level exposure:
Volume Time Limits
Volume Time Limits
95 4 Hours
110 30 Minutes
100 3 Hours
120 7.5 Minutes
If you're not wearing hearing protection at the races you are risking your hearing. If you don't use our hearing protectors, please use some form of protection at the races.





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 Last Update: 01/17/2012