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Old 06-21-2007, 05:49 AM
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Its only 4 bucks at Englishtown so rental helmets aren't that bad. Also they say those helmets are only good if you run over 14.00 at this track. To bad they changed the rules this year my quad helmet worked perfect for 3 years.
Old 06-21-2007, 09:35 AM
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They are really not too worried about a 350Z that's less than 5 years old. They spend more time checking the 20-40 year old home made jalopies that show up with a bunch of leaks and big rust holes in the floor etc.
Old 06-21-2007, 11:24 AM
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The one thing I'd HIGHLY recommend is going to a shop and trying on helmets before purchasing one. Different brands and even different styles within each brand will fit differently. I know for drag racing this isn't a huge deal since you don't wear the helmet for more than a couple minutes at a time, but for road course stuff, a proper fitting helmet makes all the difference.

I have a bell helmet for my car (bell sport III IIRC) and a Shoei helmet for when I ride my CBR600. I probably tried on 15-20 different helmets before I found one that fit me well.
Old 06-21-2007, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Justin@IOS
The one thing I'd HIGHLY recommend is going to a shop and trying on helmets before purchasing one. Different brands and even different styles within each brand will fit differently. I know for drag racing this isn't a huge deal since you don't wear the helmet for more than a couple minutes at a time, but for road course stuff, a proper fitting helmet makes all the difference.

I have a bell helmet for my car (bell sport III IIRC) and a Shoei helmet for when I ride my CBR600. I probably tried on 15-20 different helmets before I found one that fit me well.
Good point!!

Think im going to head out this weekend and try on a few and see what i come up with.

Later
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Old 06-21-2007, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bacalhau16
David, Im not sure how they got away with it either. My track asks what I think my ET is going to be, and if you say 13.99, guess what, your wearing a helmet. I could never get away with it.
For the most part the track i go to is not very strict. When i tech in, I guess they dont think the car will run all that fast and they dont ask. The guy that told me to put a helmet on was the guy handing me the timeslip. I guess the tower told him to let me know. All 5 of my passes were 13.5 or lower this past time at the track.

Here in Hagerstown MD, most of the cars that run at the track are domestics with crazy amounts of power.

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Old 06-21-2007, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bacalhau16
David, Im not sure how they got away with it either. My track asks what I think my ET is going to be, and if you say 13.99, guess what, your wearing a helmet. I could never get away with it.

Cecil County Dragway, Rising Sun, MD 05/2007

That's because you are competing. Above is an example of a slacker without a helmet. He dials in 14.0 seconds knowing that the car runs better. Another racer will catch on, and report the car number to an official. He will be disqualified.
Old 06-21-2007, 08:02 PM
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Thats the way it should be. I see nothing wrong with that. I cant wait to go and race w/ you. Last weekend I was the only Import at the track. Luckily the people there are really cool though, and I fit right in for the most part!
Old 06-22-2007, 04:12 PM
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Would this be a good one to invest in for the track (Morosso-specs)?
http://www21.serrahost.com/Moto-Dire...ail.bok?no=220
Old 06-22-2007, 06:33 PM
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this is the helmet I bought, but mine is all black.......



it is a g-force model available at summit.
Old 06-25-2007, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by IslandZavage
Would this be a good one to invest in for the track (Morosso-specs)?
http://www21.serrahost.com/Moto-Dire...ail.bok?no=220
anyone know?
Old 06-25-2007, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by IslandZavage
Would this be a good one to invest in for the track (Morosso-specs)?
http://www21.serrahost.com/Moto-Dire...ail.bok?no=220
Looks like a good starter helmet to me. I have been buying helmets for more than 30 years, and trust my brain to Bell and Simpson. But for a first helmet, this will be fine.
Old 06-29-2007, 10:19 AM
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Well found out one of my buddies friend works at a bike shop. He got me a free helmet. Its a great starter helmet. Its DOT approved not sure about shell or whatever. But I think itll do for amateur drag racing and hopefully some track days soon as my suspension is complete.

http://www.brocktoncycle.com/eshoppr...Face_Helme.htm

according to this website its dot and snell approved

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Old 06-29-2007, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Gooey
Well found out one of my buddies friend works at a bike shop. He got me a free helmet. Its a great starter helmet. Its DOT approved not sure about shell or whatever. But I think itll do for amateur drag racing and hopefully some track days soon as my suspension is complete.

http://www.brocktoncycle.com/eshoppr...Face_Helme.htm

according to this website its dot and snell approved
Snell-M2000 certified

This will pass any inspection.
Old 06-29-2007, 11:19 AM
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Thanks for all the help and knowledge DavidV! Didnt know anything about the certifications I needed!! Hope to see you in some competitions after some more seat time.
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