Helmet?

[Larrygto]

I was at GLD last night and they told me I need a new helmet. Where's the best place to get a deal on one around here?
Thanks Larry

[Karps TA]

www.saferacer.com seems to have great pricing.

[Larrygto]

If I don't want to order one is there someplace around here where I can get one without getting robbed?

[Breecher_7]

I have a Arai corsair RX-7 I could sell you......wouldnt be cheap cheap though....... Probably the best helmet you could own.......

[Waver]

what is the rating on your helmet?

[Larrygto]

what is the rating on your helmet?It's a motorcycle helmet I bought a few year ago. I knew it was no good ,But nobody ever checked it before last night.

[Flicktitty]

It's a motorcycle helmet I bought a few year ago. I knew it was no good ,But nobody ever checked it before last night.

NHRA Rules for 2007 FTL!

[badass88gt]

Isnt that stupid? Like the helmet is weaker now than it was last year. Theres nothing wrong with mine either except the little sticker now has the wrong numbers on it.

[Z28Envy]

What is the number again. I need to check to see if mine is ok or if I need a new one.

[Rocket Power]

Looks like I need to go shopping, mine's too old

[badass88gt]

I **Believe** it has to be Snell2000 or newer. I know my Snell95 is no good anymore according to the rules.

[badass88gt]

Found this:

NHRA Rules--
Helmet Expiration Dates
Effective Jan. 1, 2007, where a Snell- or SFI-rated helmet is required in competition, the Snell 95 and SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1, and 41.2 helmets will no longer be allowed. Look in the General Regulations section of the 2007 NHRA Rulebook under Helmet and Goggles for expiration dates for all Snell and SFI-tagged helmets.


IHRA Rules--
p. 118 Helmet: Change wording of the 3rd section: Change 13.99 (8.59 1/8) to 11.49 (7.49 1/8) must use a helmet meeting SN - 95 or newer. Entries going 11.50 (7.50 1/8) may use a SN - 90 or new helmet.


I'm interpreting this as IHRA tracks like WIR will be allowing the older helmets yet, where NHRA such as GLD will not.

[Heat Seeker WS6]

They're in New Berlin

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com

[05caddyext]

Probably gonna get some $hit for this but hey it needs to be said.

"Yeah it totally sucks that they want us to be SAFER at the track." Last years rules where governed by a different body. Different body, different rules. NHRA rules may be more strict, but they are for your own good.

[Reverend Cooper]

fwiw my dad is a bell dealer if anyone is interested

[pOrk]

For 150 bucks you could be the proud owner of this size L DOT and Snell M2000 rated helmet made by HJC and painted by Crash Customs:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r87/thegreenpOrk/newhelmet.jpg

[Waver]

For 150 bucks you could be the proud owner of this size L DOT and Snell M2000 rated helmet made by HJC and painted by Crash Customs:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r87/thegreenpOrk/newhelmet.jpg


and yes kids snell M2000 helmets are legal, however I am planning on getting mine form jefferson this year (the 28th and 29th)

[Heat Seeker WS6]

I would never get a helmet used

[Slow Joe]

I would never get a helmet used

Me either, I had to use a rental helmet at WIR last year and I was completely discusted... NEVER AGAIN will that happen!!

[Heat Seeker WS6]

Also, most are designed for only 1 impact. Even if its been dropped on accident, its not going to protect you like it should if you actually need it too- especially a bike helmet.
my .02

[Slow Joe]

Also, most are designed for only 1 impact. Even if its been dropped on accident, its not going to protect you like it should if you actually need it too- especially a bike helmet.
my .02

Good point... I think I'm gunna go out and buy a new motorcycle helmet next time I decide to get a bike... The one I've got has probably been dropped a half dozen times... I never thought about that, Thanks John!! :thumbsup

[Heat Seeker WS6]

Good point... I think I'm gunna go out and buy a new motorcycle helmet next time I decide to get a bike... The one I've got has probably been dropped a half dozen times... I never thought about that, Thanks John!! :thumbsup

Good man- your wife will thank you:thumbsup

[Waver]

oh shoot, I am not going to get one used....they sell them brand new at jefferson

[pOrk]

Me either, I had to use a rental helmet at WIR last year and I was completely discusted... NEVER AGAIN will that happen!!

Well think about it, 1000 people have used the helmet. Mine was taken care of, and never dropped. I did however drop my new helmet :durr

[Slow Joe]

Good man- your wife will thank you:thumbsup

Wife to be?? And I think she'd actually thank you for informing me... :thumbsup