 |
| 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 |
|
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: 03/24/2007