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05-11-2007, 01:50 PM #1Member
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Helmet for Drag Racing?
I have never seriously looked into buying a helmet for drag racing and would like some suggestions.
The raceways near here require one for all cars that run 13.99 or quicker. I've skirted by this before but don't want to test the patience of the tracks' managements.
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05-11-2007, 01:54 PM #2Missing 4 Cylinders
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the tracks around where im at never make you wear a helmet, but if they start making you, bell is decent and cheap if you trust ebay enough
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05-11-2007, 01:57 PM #3Paid 2 Post Daycrew
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Try and get a auto racing helmet and not a motocycle helmet.
The motorbike helmets will have a safety rating of M2005(latest spec good for ten years) and the one you want will have an SA2005 rating.
Of course they are a little more money for the legit SA rated helmets but ask yourself how much is your cranium worth?
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05-11-2007, 01:58 PM #4I keel you!
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a helmet is nothing to cheap out on, My bike helmet cost a tick over 200 and that was on sale. but you can get a decent one for about 100-200. I mean, how much is your head worth to you?
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05-11-2007, 04:37 PM #5SCPO - Retired
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Yup
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05-11-2007, 05:00 PM #6Impounded
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People go to the track and run cars slower than 13.99?
j/k
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05-11-2007, 05:54 PM #7Member
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ASC #753- 2002 Collector's Edition
wow 13.99 dam ALL GM V8s can do that...LOL. So should we also wear them while driving on the street? or at least where you are. Here it is 8.59 in the 1/8th or 12.99 or 12.59 (can't remember) in the 1/4.
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05-11-2007, 08:27 PM #8Member
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To be legal it needs a certain rating, so if your buying one, get the right one or else you may be buying another later!
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05-11-2007, 08:49 PM #9Senior Member
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put a bicycle helmet on ...lol..they may never notice
.....whats with teh ppl talkin about protectiing there heads????? do u drive 100 plus on regular rds ever? do u race? and are u wearing a helmet while doin all this???? lol
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05-11-2007, 10:17 PM #10Missing 4 Cylinders
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not trying to suck up.. but u do have a good point there... Originally Posted by tonyjnjz
put a bicycle helmet on ...lol..they may never notice .....whats with teh ppl talkin about protectiing there heads????? do u drive 100 plus on regular rds ever? do u race? and are u wearing a helmet while doin all this???? lol
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05-12-2007, 12:12 AM #11Member
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You drive under 100??? LOL.
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05-12-2007, 03:43 AM #12Member
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A good current helmet will last ten years and protect you if crap happens. It only has to "work" once.... It isn't even about how fast you go...
Suppose you only go 14 seconds but there is a dragster in the other lane coming up your butt and 150mph? Stuff happens. Be safe and don't be a fool. I wear my helmet even when racing a rental car because you never know what will happen.2002 Street ET Champion New England Dragway
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05-12-2007, 05:02 AM #13Member
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LMAO! Originally Posted by tnthub
Okay, so, SA2005 it is! Thanks everyone..
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05-12-2007, 05:09 AM #14Member
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Now I just need to decide if I want full-face coverage or an open face. Any suggestions? I know absolutely zip about helmets. Clearly the full-face coverage is better for protection but is it necessary for simple drag racing?
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05-12-2007, 05:13 AM #15Yeah, That's right
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A full face helmet will come in handy if you miss a shift or two and get beat by a civic in front of everyone Originally Posted by RandomOmen
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05-12-2007, 05:35 AM #16Senior Member
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I just wear the dirt bike helmet I have
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05-12-2007, 05:51 AM #17Member
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Full face.
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05-12-2007, 07:16 AM #18Member
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Losing to a civic would result in my head exploding, and I suppose a full-face helmet would also stop my brains from coating the inside of the car. Originally Posted by CaptainCaveMan
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05-12-2007, 01:41 PM #19Senior Member
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the one time i went to the track i used my motorcycle helmet. an hjc cl-14. not too expensive at typically under $200 and they are DOT and SNELL approved. comfortable and fairly lightweight with good fitment if you have a rounder shaped head. aira and shoei are better if you have an oblong shaped head. anyway...i liked mine enough that after a year or two on my bike i picked up a 2nd one and use the first as a passenger helmet.
http://www.hjchelmets.com/cl14.htm
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Not all GM V8's Originally Posted by TACE02
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