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SloWRX
03-27-2008, 09:52 AM
Anyone got a spare helmet i could use at the track at commerce, ill pay it doesn't matter but i need one by tomorrow! :(
Dietcoke
03-27-2008, 10:06 AM
You need a snell M2000 or SA2000 (or newer) helmet, DOT helmet doesnt cut it.
Ran
03-27-2008, 10:08 AM
You need a snell M2000 or SA2000 (or newer) helmet, DOT helmet doesnt cut it.Some tracks like Reynolds will allow DOT helmets. Depends on your class and the track officials.
SloWRX
03-27-2008, 10:13 AM
anything just as long as my friends and i can use to run at commerce without getting kicked off the track
Leadfoot_mf
03-27-2008, 11:02 AM
You need a snell M2000 or SA2000 (or newer) helmet, DOT helmet doesnt cut it.lol no i dont think drag racing is that strict.
Dietcoke
03-27-2008, 11:36 AM
08 NHRA rulebook says it, generally helmet certs are only good for 10 years under nhra rules, and commerce is an nhra sanctioned track. Ultimately its up to tech and the guys at the line, but its still technically the rule.
Ran
03-27-2008, 11:37 AM
08 NHRA rulebook says it, generally helmet certs are only good for 10 years under nhra rules, and commerce is an nhra sanctioned track. Ultimately its up to tech and the guys at the line, but its still technically the rule.Again, that also depends on your class and your run-time. Unless you're running under a 12sec 1/4, a DOT helmet should be fine.
Dietcoke
03-27-2008, 11:44 AM
Again, that also depends on your class and your run-time. Unless you're running under a 12sec 1/4, a DOT helmet should be fine.

No. Nowhere in the book is a DOT helmet accepted. 13.49 or faster, snell 00' helmet, and all verts.
Ran
03-27-2008, 11:45 AM
No. Nowhere in the book is a DOT helmet accepted. 13.49 or faster, snell 00' helmet, and all verts.But do these rules apply only to NHRA events or to all events including test and tune?

Most tracks will allow any kind of helmet, or just not require one at all, if you're running slower than a 13. Not sure about Commerce's rules though.
Dietcoke
03-27-2008, 12:04 PM
Thats a tricky question, but for a track to be SANCTIONED by the NHRA, they have to abide by NHRA rules for all events.
v-empire
03-27-2008, 12:13 PM
if you are willing to pay, go to the store and buy one.

done.
Dietcoke
03-27-2008, 12:20 PM
I've run well into the 10s, but I've never once actually had my helmet checked on the drag strip. Food for thought.
Member31410
03-27-2008, 12:57 PM
You need a snell M2000 or SA2000 (or newer) helmet, DOT helmet doesnt cut it.

Ditto. A guy I know tried to use a DOT helmet at Commerce the other week and the techs didn't approve the helmet. :goodjob:
SloWRX
03-27-2008, 01:50 PM
thread jacking mofos lol but anyways i got loaned a SA2005 so its all good. have fun :)
Leadfoot_mf
03-27-2008, 10:36 PM
thread jacking mofos lol but anyways i got loaned a SA2005 so its all good. have fun :)noty really asshat trying to help you out so ****off
nreggie454
03-27-2008, 11:59 PM
I personally wouldn't wear a helmet if it wasn't Snell approved. The DOT tests on helmets are laughable.
DUBSf22c
03-28-2008, 03:57 AM
noty really asshat trying to help you out so ****off

i sense anger young skywalker
drupason
02-16-2009, 07:01 PM
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Catnip
02-16-2009, 07:37 PM
At Silver Dollar you can run low to mid 13's with no helmet and not get in trouble... lol
SloWRX
02-16-2009, 07:53 PM
why the hell was this brought back up? its almost a year old...
Got Milk?
02-16-2009, 08:16 PM
lol wtf.

by the way, was this when u had ur blue sti swaped wrx?