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Mar 1, 2005 | 01:56 PM

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For those of you who have done the quarter mile, did the strip make you wear a helmet? What kind do you have? recommend?

I know that it depends on the times your car puts down whether or not you have to wear a helmet. I figure with a stock to light modified 05 GT I'll be in the mid 13's which the local 1/8th track says I need to wear one.

What's a good helmet to get?

Chris

Mar 1, 2005 | 02:52 PM

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You only need a helmet if you run 12s or faster and a rollbar for 11s or faster, try a simpson helmet.

Mar 1, 2005 | 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by My Blue Heaven@March 1, 2005, 2:59 PM
I'll be in the mid 13's which the local 1/8th track says I need to wear one.

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I think if you run in the mid 13's on a 1/8th mile track, you won't need a helmet.

Mar 2, 2005 | 05:54 AM

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Originally posted by holderca1+March 1, 2005, 9:06 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(holderca1 @ March 1, 2005, 9:06 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-My Blue Heaven@March 1, 2005, 2:59 PM
I'll be in the mid 13's which the local 1/8th track says I need to wear one.

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I think if you run in the mid 13's on a 1/8th mile track, you won't need a helmet.

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Yeah, no kidding, but I doubt anyone would believe I could run a 8.6 quarter mile

Still want to know what helmets if any people are using for the strip.

Chris

Mar 2, 2005 | 01:14 PM

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Mar 3, 2005 | 08:04 AM

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Not sure if it is local or not, but I have heard around here, it is under 14 second requires a helmet. I ask some local guys (told them what I drive), and they all said yes. The local tracks aren't open yet, so I can't confirm.

I also heard some track rents helemts. That would be good for me, since I do not plan on racing a lot.