NHRA legal helmet, what do I need?

fiveohpatrol · 03-05-2002, 12:09 AM

I'll be goin to indianapolis raceway park this weekend to the first test and tune of the year (weather permitting).
The last time I was there, the track was slippery and I was running high 13's. He told me to get a helmet or slow down. haha, yah right like I'm gonna TRY to slow down

Anyway, I knew that I've needed a helmet for a while but they've never said anything so I'm gonna take one this weekend.
What do I need? will any DOT approved helmet work?
What about a motorcross helmet? a close friend has a few, one of which I could borrow.

I know I shouldn't skimp on safety but once my car is where I'd like it to be (streetable mid 11's) then I'll go all out with the safety equipment.

so what kinda helmet do I need and if I need to buy one, where should I look?
thanks guys (and gals)

Pokey 5.0 · 03-05-2002, 12:16 AM

you need a Snell 95 helmet (13.99 or quicker)

fiveohpatrol · 03-05-2002, 12:23 AM

whats a good place to get one and about how much are they?

fiveohpatrol · 03-05-2002, 12:30 AM

I just thumbed through summit lookin at them. Is snell95 just the certification of the liner? thats what it seems like from the catalog.

My friend will let me borrow his street motorcycle helmet (not the motorcross guy) , that should be certified right?

Pokey 5.0 · 03-05-2002, 12:30 AM

any motorcycle shop. approx $100-$125.

MAKE SURE IT SAYS SNELL 95!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

drudis · 03-05-2002, 08:30 PM

Actually, they rate helmets every five years, so I would get an SA2000 (not just a 5 year old sa95). There is also a difference between M95 (Motorcycle) and SA95 (Autoracing) ratings. Then there is the whole Nomex fire retardent issue for autoracing...

p.s. (shameless plus) You can get them HERE...

www.dariusrudis.com/simpson

Pokey 5.0 · 03-05-2002, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drudis
[B]Actually, they rate helmets every five years, so I would get an SA2000 (not just a 5 year old sa95). ]

This i did not know. Wow i learned something new today!!!!!! yay!!!!!

but seriously i really didnt know that.

69fastback · 03-05-2002, 10:48 PM

Where they check for the snell rating is on the inside of the helmet. I just went to a motorcycle shop and got one for 110 bucks that was snell 2000. When U buy one or borrow it make sure that u look inside of the helmet under the padding for the snell sticker. That is what the NHRA offical will be looking for.

Rev · 03-06-2002, 09:21 PM

Here in houston, at HRP, they only look to see if you have any kind of helmet when you run 13.00-13.99.

Rev

03-05-2002, 12:09 AM	#1
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	NHRA legal helmet, what do I need? I'll be goin to indianapolis raceway park this weekend to the first test and tune of the year (weather permitting). The last time I was there, the track was slippery and I was running high 13's. He told me to get a helmet or slow down. haha, yah right like I'm gonna TRY to slow down Anyway, I knew that I've needed a helmet for a while but they've never said anything so I'm gonna take one this weekend. What do I need? will any DOT approved helmet work? What about a motorcross helmet? a close friend has a few, one of which I could borrow. I know I shouldn't skimp on safety but once my car is where I'd like it to be (streetable mid 11's) then I'll go all out with the safety equipment. so what kinda helmet do I need and if I need to buy one, where should I look? thanks guys (and gals) __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

03-05-2002, 12:16 AM	#2
Pokey 5.0 Prince the Porcelain Pimp Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL most NMRA races Posts: 191	you need a Snell 95 helmet (13.99 or quicker) __________________ Look, its them damn house birds again! Tony NMRA P/S #5131 CMP Racing Flaming River Pakman Motorsports Belden Inc. UPR Products All Show Polishing (Rob 708-997-0226) Strange Engineering

03-05-2002, 12:23 AM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	whats a good place to get one and about how much are they? __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

03-05-2002, 12:30 AM	#4
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I just thumbed through summit lookin at them. Is snell95 just the certification of the liner? thats what it seems like from the catalog. My friend will let me borrow his street motorcycle helmet (not the motorcross guy) , that should be certified right? __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

03-05-2002, 12:30 AM	#5
Pokey 5.0 Prince the Porcelain Pimp Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL most NMRA races Posts: 191	any motorcycle shop. approx $100-$125. MAKE SURE IT SAYS SNELL 95!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Look, its them damn house birds again! Tony NMRA P/S #5131 CMP Racing Flaming River Pakman Motorsports Belden Inc. UPR Products All Show Polishing (Rob 708-997-0226) Strange Engineering

03-05-2002, 08:30 PM	#6
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Actually, they rate helmets every five years, so I would get an SA2000 (not just a 5 year old sa95). There is also a difference between M95 (Motorcycle) and SA95 (Autoracing) ratings. Then there is the whole Nomex fire retardent issue for autoracing... p.s. (shameless plus) You can get them HERE... www.dariusrudis.com/simpson __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

03-05-2002, 10:48 PM	#8
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	Where they check for the snell rating is on the inside of the helmet. I just went to a motorcycle shop and got one for 110 bucks that was snell 2000. When U buy one or borrow it make sure that u look inside of the helmet under the padding for the snell sticker. That is what the NHRA offical will be looking for. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

03-06-2002, 09:21 PM	#9
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Here in houston, at HRP, they only look to see if you have any kind of helmet when you run 13.00-13.99. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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