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    Is there a certain helmet needed to make a pass?

    Is there a certain helmet that is needed to make a run or can I just use any type of helmet?
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    Snell 2000 or newer, or M2002 or newer if I am correct.

    You can go and pick up a nice HJC helmet for a cheap price and it will be compliant.
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    Would you be taling about Craiglist or Retailer?

    I have a helmet from 1994 an dall it says is DOT no SNELL.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteThunderZ28 View Post
    Would you be taling about Craiglist or Retailer?

    I have a helmet from 1994 an dall it says is DOT no SNELL.
    Technically that helmet is not legal.

    It really depends on who is teching as well and how fast you are really going in terms of if you actually get caught.

    IMO just get a newer helmet. Open face SAs are pretty cheap and Ms are always pretty cheap. Only downside to M helmets is that they typically NOT legal for auto-x or circuit tracks.
    Last edited by WhatsADSM; 03-25-2010 at 09:06 AM. Reason: was missing the word "not" before legal

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    Yeah I don't know what my car would run.
    I'm going to have to get the helmet pretty quick for the free racing in April and for my Bachloer party.

    Where does everyone go for their helmet?
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteThunderZ28 View Post
    Yeah I don't know what my car would run.
    I'm going to have to get the helmet pretty quick for the free racing in April and for my Bachloer party.

    Where does everyone go for their helmet?
    They only need a helmet with the 13.99 and faster cars. Tim is right,snell 2000 rating. A motorcycle helmet(snell M2000) is also fine.
    A "DOT" helmet means basically nothing.Snell does testing to rate a helmet and its safety factors.Whats your head worth to you?
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    I guess this is the question, What is your head worth? When it comes to safety I don't care what it cost, go to behlings in butler, they range from 200 on up.
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    Last time i went thru tech, the guy said they had to be Snell 2005 or newer.
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    NHRA 2009 rule book page282......"must use a helmet meeting SNELL 2000,2005,2007"
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    Well anybody have a helmet for sale?
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    I have a SHOEI size large you can come get for $75. Says DOT Snell approved. Doesnt have a years stamp at all but neither does my brand new motorcycle helmet.





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    Quote Originally Posted by juicedimpss View Post
    NHRA 2009 rule book page282......"must use a helmet meeting SNELL 2000,2005,2007"
    Whats on page 173???


    Get a new helmet Josh.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Sti View Post
    Whats on page 173???


    Get a new helmet Josh.
    IDK,i actually found that on the googlebox
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    Sure you did. Dont lie Ron you have that rule book memorized.

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    the snell stamp with year is under the padding on the inside of the helmet

    newenough.com is where i've picked up helmets on the cheap before
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    anywhere local to pick up a helmet? I gotta big head, wanna try one on first!
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    sportland 2 just south of rawson road off 94

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.Buick View Post
    I guess this is the question, What is your head worth? When it comes to safety I don't care what it cost, go to behlings in butler, they range from 200 on up.
    X2 I bought my Impact from them last year. If they dont have what you want they can get it.

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