Shootout question
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I cant remember at what ET/MPH a helmet is required but wether the track requires it or not its always a good idea to have on a helmet.
Prices run from $100 - $1,500 but I think a decent helmet will set you back about $400 - $500. Depends on what you can afford, but just make sure it has a 2005 SNELL rating.
Simpson, Bell & G-Force are the bigger drag racing brands.
Prices run from $100 - $1,500 but I think a decent helmet will set you back about $400 - $500. Depends on what you can afford, but just make sure it has a 2005 SNELL rating.
Simpson, Bell & G-Force are the bigger drag racing brands.
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Yes, you should need a helmet. My freind went 12's in his 05 gt vert with exhaust, intake, and a tune.
ebay and craigslist are your friend. Go to a motorcycle store and try some on for fitment then look for those sizes online. I believe its 13.99 and faster. I have been mid 12s without a helmet and haven't gotten told to put it on. If you are in the 11s they will definatly be busting on you.
+1. pretty sure most tracks require it now for running any 13 sec time. I don't know what the NHRA or IHRA rule is though.
No, it's a M rated helmet and is illegal at the track.
And like Jason said above, helmets are required for any ET's under 14.00.
sry for all the noob question but what rated helmet do I ned for the track then?
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/clo/649339595.html
i think this might b right
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/clo/649339595.html
i think this might b right
It should say SA 2005
If you can't find one in time, MIR rents them....
Capitol and MIR both allow M rated helmets to a certain ET and speed. However if you buy a used one make sure its not expired. I have a M helmet that I got in 98 and the tech guy at capitol almost didn't let me run because it was expired.
Can't really tell by the discription. John, I have an extra one that you're welcome to borrow that is SA2005 approved. I used it for 3 years. I'm leaving for Boston tomorrow night and you'd have to figure out how to get it from me.
mines sm2005 rated. never had any problems getting passed tech. i know guys who have been into the 9's with an SM helmet.
ill send jason a message on another forum and get an answer for you
ill send jason a message on another forum and get an answer for you
In my several years of drag racing I have never had the tech guy check my helmet. Sometimes they do not even ask if I have one.
Just get a cheap motorcycle helmet.
I picked up a KBC VR-2 Gun Duo helmet off of ebay for $90, it looks absolutely bad ass and is both DOT and SNELL approved
This is not the case if you run at Capitol!
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