Thanks for answering, what kind of pricing? Where do I buy? Online?

 

Get a motorcycle helmet.. go somewhere local you want to make sure it fits and the sizing can be funky.

 

You have to watch if your track is strict or not. I use my motocross helmet and its fine. I even race at a NHRA track. NHRA rule states a snell sa2000 or newer I believe, I havent found one for less than 200.

 

Summit Racing.

I have a Snell 2007 simpson helmet from there (must be snell certified for autoX).

 

you cannot legally use a motorcycle helmet. you may get by tech. but if something happens and youre injured. the track insurance will look at it and say well he was wearing a helmet not intented for this use. he is not covered.

motorcycle helmets are rated different than automotive helmets. a motorcyle helmet is not fire retardent. because when you crash a bike you are 99.9% of the time thrown from it. not the case when you are in a car accident. you remain the the vehicle and there is always a chance of a fire. automotive helmets=fire retardent. motorcycle helmets are not. so like i said even though you may get past tech. good luck if something may happen to you.

theyre relatively the same price anyways so spend the money and get the right one.

http://www.jegs.com/c/Safety-Equipme...72704/10002/-1

theres a large selection there, and most of the companies also list the measurements vs size of their helemts. it generally DOES vary from company to company

 

I live in Ann Arbor, MI and am thinking about going to Milan Dragway and Lapeer dragway, so it sounds like something like this is NOT acceptable? http://www.soloperformance.com/HJC-C...met_p_308.html

or is it? I'm looking to learn, thanks for the information guys, whats snell and the designation sa2000 mean? Whats significant about it? Do you guys recommend wearing some sort of neck brace or collar?


versus this: http://www.soloperformance.com/Bell-...et_p_1336.html

 

the second one will work. the first will not

 

leatherup.com best prices online i could find.

 

Snell is a organization dedicated to some guy who died a while back. They certify helmets as safe. sa2000 means the helmet conformed to Snell certification that was released in the year 2000. Snell doesn't release a new certification every year.

Look into this before you make a decision because there is some contraversy. Basically the snell test favors very rigid helmets, which aren't necessarily the safest as they transfer all the energy to ur melon. Ur helmet shouldn't be brick stiff, it needs crumple zones like cars have.

So Snell's next new certification, may be very different than all those before it. They are sayin that all previous certifications will no longer be allowed in many forms of racing due to the difference in design intent.

If it happens, you'll want a SA2011 (or wahtever year they do it) and not a SA2008.

make sense?

 

at our dragstrip, you need a helmet that is both DOT approved and SNELL 2005.

 

yes that makes sense, I emailed the local track I want to drag at and I inquired in my local autocross group as to what they require/recommend helmet wise, I didn't realize how much a helmet would cost.

What about neck collars, are they necessary or beneficial?

 

neck collars are "reccomended". its not required for drag racing with the speeds we go but its personal preference

 

hmmm, i will be splitting use and cost with my brother, will keep him in loop

 

their track insurance? where do you race at? i've raced at many, many dragstrips in my life and the first thing that you do when barely inside the gates is sign a waiver releasing
the track from ANY LIABILITY NO MATTER WHAT! (even if you die!). never heard of or seen this in my life.

 

ah, good point. didn't think of that. but our track has insurance in addition to the waiver

 

^so they are insuring themselves in case of any damage to property and employees.

You aren't insured at the race track, period. thats what the waiver says.

 

Food for thought:
"Technically" the law says you can't sign or waive away anything that hasn't happened yet.
Just an interesting thing most people don't realise.
Waivers are meant to make you realise you could get hurt and scare you away from legal action if you do.
But, either way, a respectful adult person takes responsibilty for their actions anyway because thats the right thing to do.

 

i would bet that the waiver you sign, would hold up quite well in court.

 

Maybe this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-S...Q5fMerchandise

 

Here in Canada if you run a 13.99 or faster you need a Helmet

Snell approved

I just picked up a HJC Snell 2010 for 120 CAD

There are tons of good deals around

 

19.99 at wal mart

 

[QUOTE=BK05SS;4867827]I live in Ann Arbor, MI and am thinking about going to Milan Dragway and Lapeer dragway, so it sounds like something like this is NOT acceptable? http://www.soloperformance.com/HJC-C...met_p_308.html

Milan? put a bicycle helmet on your good..... haha no but really u dont need one unless u run a 13.99 or better u can rent for like $10, I use a GSX-R helmet with a gash out of it they dont check

 

yeah i was gonna ask... are you sure you even run quick enough to require a helmet? dont bash this is a serious question.. have you been kicked off/yelled at by an official at the track for running to fast with no helmet? or is this i think my car can run 13.xx or 12.xx and ill have to have a helmet if im gonna run my car.. cause honestly unless you know your running fast enough to require a helmet what's the point of owning one...?