Helmet for LVD?
11-10-2005, 07:17 PM
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Helmet for LVD? I was plannig on making my first trip to the Lebannon Valley Dragstrip this coming spring. A while back I called up asking what I needed (never been to a strip before) and she said with my car I would need a helmet. She also said that hemets are about $300. I believe she said it had to be snell 90 rated. The worst part is that my dad really wants to sit shotgun when I make my runs. That means $600+ for helmets alone. I was wondering if a motorcycle helmet is the same as a car dragracing helmet. I would like to buy a used helmet, and have seen a some used motorcycle helmets, but no car helmets. Also, if anyone knows a good place I could get a cheap new/used helmet that would be much appreciated. Actually any info would be useful as I know nothing about helmets or sanctioned racing. Thanks in advance.
11-10-2005, 07:35 PM
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bought mine brand new this spring for 85 bucks, and its snell 2000 rated. just look around at different places. has to be a minimum of snell 95 i believe. BTW welcome to the site
11-10-2005, 08:36 PM
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Shop around. You will find reasonably priced helmets that are Snell rated '95 or newer all over the place. Long as it has that rating sticker inside, UR good to go. Good luck and welcome here. WJ 
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11-11-2005, 10:04 AM
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I dont' know if they let people ride shotgun.... I wouldn't want anyone to anyway.. more weight LOL
11-11-2005, 10:12 AM
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I asked, they do let people ride shotgun. I'm just looking to get the basics down for racing, so I don't mind if I'm a tenth or two slower than I should be because of a passenger. Thanks again for the replies.
11-11-2005, 03:03 PM
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Go to a local motorcycle shop and get a moto-X helmet for $75. Check under the padding to make sure it is a Snell 2000 or newer. Snell ratings are updated every 5 years, so Snell 2005 is the newest version. DOT approved does not Mean SNELL approved.
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Also like said above, You can not ride a passenger in a car fast enough to need a helmet. I believe 14.0 no passenger & no helmet needed. You can ride a passenger and not use a helmet until you do a 13.99 sec pass.
