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mustangcam

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do most tracks make u wear a full face helmet with the glass covering the face and everything? cuz all i have is my dirtbike helmet which does not cover the face.
 

mark95turbo

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mustangcam said:
do most tracks make u wear a full face helmet with the glass covering the face and everything? cuz all i have is my dirtbike helmet which does not cover the face.
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Completely depends on the track. Usually also depends on how fast you are running.
 

04YELLOWGT

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At most tracks you dont even need a helmet unless you run 13.0 and under and then all it has to be is DOT approved.
 
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You don't need a full face helmet for full-bodied car, but it must be rated Snell 98 or higher.
 

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jimfitzgerald said:
You don't need a full face helmet for full-bodied car, but it must be rated Snell 98 or higher.
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QFT. Also, some tracks that are more strict with NHRA rules will not allow M (motorcycle) rated helmets, SA/K rated is required in those instances. I bought myself a Bell Mag-4 (SA2005) open face from a local shop about half a block from my house for ease and convenience. Again, some SCCA events will also be more particular about the helmet rules.
 
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they dont even make u wear a helmet at all at this track. and i'm a convertible. my first time for my first run at a track ever was 9.40 at 82.3mph. but this is without the gears that are in my sig cuz those go in tomorrow. next weekend will be better i just couldnt get the launch down. i wasnt spinning i was just timid and didnt give it enough when i slipped the clutch and it bogged down. then its catch up.
 

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Straight from the NHRA 2007 rulebook:

IMPORTANT TECH UPDATE: Effective 1/1/07 Snell 95 Helmets will no longer be valid for use in drag racing. Please check your helmet and if you have a Snell 95 you will need to replace it prior to competing in any competition at any NHRA sanctioned racetrack. The Snell 95 helmets are expired and no exceptions will be made for use of this model of helmet if you are running 13.99 and quicker in the 1/4 mile or 8.59 in the 1/8th mile. Acceptable helmets are the Snell K-98, Snell 2000 and Snell 2005. Please also remind your fellow racers to check their helmets as well!! Thanks.
 

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LaserRed01GT said:
Straight from the NHRA 2007 rulebook:

IMPORTANT TECH UPDATE: Effective 1/1/07 Snell 95 Helmets will no longer be valid for use in drag racing. Please check your helmet and if you have a Snell 95 you will need to replace it prior to competing in any competition at any NHRA sanctioned racetrack. The Snell 95 helmets are expired and no exceptions will be made for use of this model of helmet if you are running 13.99 and quicker in the 1/4 mile or 8.59 in the 1/8th mile. Acceptable helmets are the Snell K-98, Snell 2000 and Snell 2005. Please also remind your fellow racers to check their helmets as well!! Thanks.
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well looks like i will have to get a new one
 
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