Drag Racing Helmet Question
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Drag Racing Helmet Question
I'm going to the strip for the first time and Sacramento Raceway's site says I need an SFI approved Helmet. I have a Motorcycle helmet like this one...
...that says DOT approved on the back. Can I use this? I've been searching SFI helmets but I'm not getting anywhere. Have you guys ever used a motorcycle helmet like this either?
Thanks Guys! Prey for 12.9 for my time, LOL
...that says DOT approved on the back. Can I use this? I've been searching SFI helmets but I'm not getting anywhere. Have you guys ever used a motorcycle helmet like this either?
Thanks Guys! Prey for 12.9 for my time, LOL
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I have used a motorcycle helmet like the Oneal one you have pictured. I didn't like using it due to the meterial around my face. I took the shield off but it was still bulky. If you have the money, I would buy an open faced helmet but if you don't the closed face will work.
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what??
Just stick with a Snell SA2005 and you'll be good for any type of aut oracing you want to do.
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41.1 is NON flame retardant.
you get stict tech, they may boot you.
just explaining the options.
a plastic bowl will work at some tracks, so im not preaching here, ust providing info.
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Last edited by TJ; 05-05-2009 at 08:14 PM.
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i know that now. i typed it up wrong.
here is a link i surfed for.
http://www.sfifoundation.com/helmets.html
here is a link i surfed for.
http://www.sfifoundation.com/helmets.html
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One thing to consider for those using motorcycle helmets. These helmets are designed basically for one impact and not the continuous bashing against a roll bar or the inside of your car. Not preaching, as I have used my motorcycle helmet in the car too, just something to keep in mind.
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Thats the part I'd worry about hitting my head on if I had one. Most people dont have FIA certified seats in their cars with roll bars or seat braces.. so if you get into a bad accident your seat can crush like tin foil as you flop around and you deff can get brained by your own roll bar.
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Thats the part I'd worry about hitting my head on if I had one. Most people dont have FIA certified seats in their cars with roll bars or seat braces.. so if you get into a bad accident your seat can crush like tin foil as you flop around and you deff can get brained by your own roll bar.
the ticket is having your belts correctly mounted and installed on the driver.
thats ultimately going to predict the outcome.
i hope not to be bashing and flopping around when im buckled in.
my .02
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I was just trying to point out a difference in helmet design, not convince anyone what to use. Some people don't know the difference, and may appreciate the information. I did when I learned many years ago.