do i need a helmet

legalize420

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i want to go to the track sometime soon. my car is basicly stock with stock suspension and new street tires. i know its my first time at the track and i will have to get used to it. would i need a helmet. does anyone think i can get into the 13's or would you say forget the helmet? it is a NHRA track. thanks

 

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sorry maybe this would be considered talk not tech.

 

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Probalby should be in talk, but either way... For your first pass you won't need a helmet. Is your car a Hardtop or Vert?

Go to a test / tune night with some buddies and they can help you get the idea of how things work at the track.

 

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Per the letter of the rulebook, you would not need a helmet until you get to 11.99 or quicker, I believe. A bit slower with a vert.

However, its not a bad idea to have one.

I started at a track that required a helmet on everyone, so I have always used one, although it probably does not meet current Snell requirements.

 

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srothfuss said:

Probalby should be in talk, but either way... For your first pass you won't need a helmet. Is your car a Hardtop or Vert?

Go to a test / tune night with some buddies and they can help you get the idea of how things work at the track.

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hardtop with t-5

 

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rd said:

Per the letter of the rulebook, you would not need a helmet until you get to 11.99 or quicker, I believe. A bit slower with a vert.

However, its not a bad idea to have one.

I started at a track that required a helmet on everyone, so I have always used one, although it probably does not meet current Snell requirements.

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i was reading somewhere and for some reason i thought if you are 13.99 and under you need a helmet. looks like i wont need one to go down the track but i will consider getting one in the future if i start to go there alot. thanks.

 

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thats how it is at my track. anything faster then 14.0 needs a helmet

 

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i just checked the NHRA rules online and if your time is 13.99 or less you need a helmet. does anyone know or think my car would have a chance at 13's. thanks

 

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10.5 HELMET

Drivers in all 13.99 (*8.59) or quicker cars, and Dune buggy type vehicles running 14.00 (*8.60) seconds or slower must wear a helmet meeting SNELL 85, 90 or SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1 or 41.2 Specs or BSI BS 6658-85 type A (including all amendments) Specs. Driver's in supercharged front-engine open-bodied cars must wear a helmet meeting SNELL SA95, SA90 or SFI 31.1 or 31.2 Specs or BSI BS 6658-85 type A (including all amendments) Specs. See General Regulations 10.7.

 

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legalize420gt95 said:

i just checked the NHRA rules online and if your time is 13.99 or less you need a helmet. does anyone know or think my car would have a chance at 13's. thanks

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not without gears imo, it'd be close with good driving and a 2.0 60', the 1/8th i run at requires a helmet for times 8.59 and under, thats my goal this summer, to have to wear a helmet

 

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legalize420gt95 said:

i want to go to the track sometime soon. my car is basicly stock with stock suspension and new street tires. i know its my first time at the track and i will have to get used to it. would i need a helmet. does anyone think i can get into the 13's or would you say forget the helmet? it is a NHRA track. thanks

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Forget the helmet if it is your first time to the track. You're gonna have trouble breaking into the 14s.