Approved helmet?

302andSome · 10-04-2007, 03:15 PM

Where is a good place to get a legal helmet for the track?

Does it need DOT and Snell for Bradenton?

GRez · 10-04-2007, 06:07 PM

what times do they req a helment at bradenton? >13.00?

302andSome · 10-04-2007, 10:40 PM

12's and below. It's cool though, went there tonight and that is one relaxed track, no tech inspection or anything! Just show up and run lol

GRez · 10-05-2007, 02:10 AM

how much is it for t+t, how crowded?

302andSome · 10-05-2007, 09:26 AM

It was $20 and not crowded at all, compared to tracks during the winter time. Didn't get to run though, I was second in line and it started raining

Token8703 · 10-06-2007, 07:47 AM

I went to 1320 and after run number 3 they shut me down, might just be because i have a vert. But my fellow vert owner friend was just warned and told not to worry about it till next time...They just straight up said gotta have a helmet to me.

Atleast it rained on those fuckers.

BAMF · 10-06-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 302andSome

Where is a good place to get a legal helmet for the track?

Does it need DOT and Snell for Bradenton?

Snell is more for bikes. DOT approved helmets are fine for a car.

Wal Mart has good helmets, believe it or not. They look shitty, but they are quality helmets. That Autozone or whatever it does up by Gaither highschool also has good helmets.

Ford DNA · 10-06-2007, 12:27 PM

From Snell's website:

Snell SA2000 - M2000: Our customerss have asked what the difference is between a Snell SA2000 and M2000 certification for a helmet. All Snell tests for these specifications include multiple impact tests at -20 degrees, 78 degrees (dry and wet) and 120 degrees. The Snell M2000 specification is the base for the specs. The SA2000 - used primarily for auto racing - adds not only the thicker shield, but also the use of flame retardant paint, trim, retention strap and interior. The Snell SA2000 helmet also meets an additional rollbar impact test.

A link describing both tests...
Snell and DOT Certification Ratings - Everything You Want To Know About ATV Helmets
No info on what the ratings mean, but it explains the differences between DOT and Snell.

Here's another one. I'll take the Snell rated one, okaythanks.
DOT helmet, Snell rated motorcycle helmets

HeavyChevy3800 · 10-06-2007, 12:31 PM

The rule is 13.99 or faster. Most tracks don't mind if you're running in the 13's and don't have a helmet. Bradenton also give you one warning for getting a helmet. Then you have 30days from the warning to get one. If they spot you after that and you're on the "list" then they won't let you run.

Ford DNA · 10-06-2007, 12:32 PM

8.49 and quicker for 1/8 mile, btw.

302andSome · 10-06-2007, 10:28 PM

cool, thanks for the info guys

427bbc · 10-08-2007, 12:19 AM

Jegs has some nice ones out for 199$ made by simpson too..

camaroguy327 · 10-08-2007, 12:37 AM

Thanks amanda, I completly forgot it was 8.49 in the 1/8th. No wonder why I was getting the stink eye from the guy at the slip booth when I went 8.51 in my buddies firebird a while back. At least I had a cage and a 5 point harness. LOL

Duceanahalf · 10-13-2007, 10:06 AM

i went 8.20 and 8.40 at sunshine and they never said anything about a helmet.

at bradenton i went 13.37 they told me i needed a helmet (while i was in the lanes, but they let me run that one without one)

10-04-2007, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
302andSome Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 339047394	Approved helmet? Where is a good place to get a legal helmet for the track? Does it need DOT and Snell for Bradenton?

10-06-2007, 12:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ford DNA As Seen On TV! Car: 2006 Lincoln Mark LT, 99 Cobra My TRGarage Zephyrhills : 2147483647	From Snell's website: Snell SA2000 - M2000: Our customerss have asked what the difference is between a Snell SA2000 and M2000 certification for a helmet. All Snell tests for these specifications include multiple impact tests at -20 degrees, 78 degrees (dry and wet) and 120 degrees. The Snell M2000 specification is the base for the specs. The SA2000 - used primarily for auto racing - adds not only the thicker shield, but also the use of flame retardant paint, trim, retention strap and interior. The Snell SA2000 helmet also meets an additional rollbar impact test. A link describing both tests... Snell and DOT Certification Ratings - Everything You Want To Know About ATV Helmets No info on what the ratings mean, but it explains the differences between DOT and Snell. Here's another one. I'll take the Snell rated one, okaythanks. DOT helmet, Snell rated motorcycle helmets Last edited by Ford DNA : 10-06-2007 at 12:31 PM.

10-04-2007, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
GRez Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 517472390	what times do they req a helment at bradenton? >13.00?

10-04-2007, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
302andSome Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 339047394	12's and below. It's cool though, went there tonight and that is one relaxed track, no tech inspection or anything! Just show up and run lol

10-05-2007, 02:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
GRez Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 517472390	how much is it for t+t, how crowded?

10-05-2007, 09:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
302andSome Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 339047394	It was $20 and not crowded at all, compared to tracks during the winter time. Didn't get to run though, I was second in line and it started raining

10-06-2007, 07:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Token8703 Registered User Car: My TRGarage Tampa, Flo-Rida : 260253646	I went to 1320 and after run number 3 they shut me down, might just be because i have a vert. But my fellow vert owner friend was just warned and told not to worry about it till next time...They just straight up said gotta have a helmet to me. Atleast it rained on those fuckers.

10-06-2007, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
HeavyChevy3800 Driving Miss Daisy Car: Chevrolet Monte Carlo My TRGarage Palm Harbor, Fl : 87388621	The rule is 13.99 or faster. Most tracks don't mind if you're running in the 13's and don't have a helmet. Bradenton also give you one warning for getting a helmet. Then you have 30days from the warning to get one. If they spot you after that and you're on the "list" then they won't let you run.

10-06-2007, 12:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ford DNA As Seen On TV! Car: 2006 Lincoln Mark LT, 99 Cobra My TRGarage Zephyrhills : 2147483647	8.49 and quicker for 1/8 mile, btw.

10-06-2007, 10:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
302andSome Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 339047394	cool, thanks for the info guys

10-08-2007, 12:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
427bbc Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 3533	Jegs has some nice ones out for 199$ made by simpson too..

10-08-2007, 12:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
camaroguy327 Drag Racing Junkie Car: '98 Merc Mystique; '67 Camaro; '51 Studebaker p/u My TRGarage : 127178090	Thanks amanda, I completly forgot it was 8.49 in the 1/8th. No wonder why I was getting the stink eye from the guy at the slip booth when I went 8.51 in my buddies firebird a while back. At least I had a cage and a 5 point harness. LOL

10-13-2007, 10:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
Duceanahalf is doing your girlfriend Car: My TRGarage : 2147483647	i went 8.20 and 8.40 at sunshine and they never said anything about a helmet. at bradenton i went 13.37 they told me i needed a helmet (while i was in the lanes, but they let me run that one without one)