What Helmet?
12-30-2007, 01:48 PM
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RE: What Helmet?
It might matter. I asked a guy at the Motorcycle show if I could use a biker full face helmet and he said they are built differently and that car helmets need to be flame resistant...
Anyone back that up?
How about a link to a website with approved drag helmets.
And yes, it'd be great to get the kind that the lower part flips up.
Anyone back that up?
How about a link to a website with approved drag helmets.
And yes, it'd be great to get the kind that the lower part flips up.
12-30-2007, 02:27 PM
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RE: What Helmet?
Its true that motorcycle helmets are: mass produced, one-time use, thick and usually not fire resistent. In contrast car helmets are lighter, fire retardant, much more expensive.
Here is a link: http://solotime.com/index.asp?PageAc...mp;Category=76
Here is a link: http://solotime.com/index.asp?PageAc...mp;Category=76
12-30-2007, 02:53 PM
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RE: What Helmet?
I have the Bell Mag 4 open face. After I got it, I read that some associations require a full-face helmet in convertible/open cars. Best to find out what the groups you expect to run with require.
Racing in the early-mid-70s I had a Bell Star. It was good protection, but a pain to use with glasses. Had to modify the liner to allow putting them on through the eye port.
Racing in the early-mid-70s I had a Bell Star. It was good protection, but a pain to use with glasses. Had to modify the liner to allow putting them on through the eye port.
12-30-2007, 02:59 PM
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RE: What Helmet?
Look for a SA2005 or higher rating. NHRA rules I belive. I could be wrong
I have 2 helmets, same model, ones open face, ones full face.
Dont have my full face photoed, but my son has my open face one on.
I have 2 helmets, same model, ones open face, ones full face.
Dont have my full face photoed, but my son has my open face one on.
12-30-2007, 03:33 PM
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RE: What Helmet?
I was thinking of road racing, you are right Caution, I should have been more specific. (I sometimes just assume people can read my mind)I don't know much about sanctioned racing, but I am going to mess around with it this spring and learn what I can. I just wondered if anyone had a favorite brand or style that worked better for some reason than another one.
Some good tips I hadn't thought of so far... anyone else?
Thanks!
Some good tips I hadn't thought of so far... anyone else?
Thanks!
12-30-2007, 09:15 PM
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RE: What Helmet?
I dont know what SCCA requirements are.
Ibelieve M ratingis sufficient formost cars who run 13.99 or quicker.
I think SA rating is only required for Proffesional Categories and Alcohol Cars.
The local tracks here (NHRA or IHRA) dont require a helmet at all until 7.99/12.49.
Thats for the regular program. NHRA/IHRA Regional would be their rules.
Ibelieve M ratingis sufficient formost cars who run 13.99 or quicker.
I think SA rating is only required for Proffesional Categories and Alcohol Cars.
The local tracks here (NHRA or IHRA) dont require a helmet at all until 7.99/12.49.
Thats for the regular program. NHRA/IHRA Regional would be their rules.