Will I need a helmet? Im going to the super chevy show in columbus tomarrow, mods are in sig, I don't think I do because I will not be making no awesom passes, but what I think and what they think is different. Also anything else I should know (first time hehe) I read in another thread something about pre stageing to fast?

 

I am almost positive you will need a helmet. If super chevy is the sponser then they will be NHRA rules.

 

Anyone know the price of a helmet? Or if they sale them there or who would have one to sale on my way there?

 

Kind of need to know this tonite, I think you need a helmet if you run 13.99 or quicker, will a dirt bike or motocycle helmet work?

 

I'm pretty sure you need a helmet if you are in the 13's.

I remember a few years ago when my Unlces was using a eval keneval look a like helmet. He was in a pinch for a helmet so he used this thing. Very funny to look at. However it looked like it wasn't even good enough for go-kart racing saftey. He got away with it that day but he eventually went and got a real helmet.

It depends on your track and how strict they are.

~Jim~

 

I got a helmet that should pass, thanks guys time to start removing stuff from the car lmao. Just thought of something, about how many psi do you guys run in the tires?

 

Assuming they're enforcing NHRA rules, you need a helmet if you're running 13.99 or faster, or if you're in a convertible at any speed. Your mostly-stock LT1 may or may not break into the 13's.

Quite frankly, if it's not a competition NHRA event and you pull off a 13.8, I don't think anyone will say a word. Have fun and let us know how it goes!

Regarding tire pressure, if you're using street tires, run the same pressure you run on the street. No less than 35psi, and don't decrease it, no matter what anybody tells you. You will get **** for traction if you do.

An SA2000 helmet will run you at least $150 new. Once again, if it's not a competition NHRA event, I think any full-face helmet will do.

 

You should wear a helmet no matter what. You never know what's gonna happen to your car OR the car next to you.

What you wanna do is wait until the guy waves you up to the burnout box. GO AROUND THE WATER if you're using just street tires. Spin them real quick just to get any water off, but don't smoke them.

Pull up until the first set of yellow staging lights comes on. These are called pre-stage. Wait until the other guy also pre-stages. Then go ahead and roll forward slowly until the 2nd set of stage lights comes on. When both of your's and your "opponents" stage lights are lit, then they'll start the countdown.

Watch the guys in front of you before you get into the lanes. See where the water is and how they stage. Most people there are more than willing to give advice to noobs.

If you get next to a really fast or loud car or you're kinda nervous like I was, don't try to get the best Reaction Time possible. Wait until the other car takes off from the starting line and then go when you're ready. Trust me, it takes a lot of the stress of, and your 1/4 mile time does not depend at all on your reaction time, so just concentrate on what you're doing and then try and beat the other guy once you have some tires and more mods.

 

at my local track if ur running 13.99 or quicker u need a SNELL approved 95 or newer helmet...im also in the market for a new helmet and i saw some at my local bike shop for $100 brand new

 

Thanks for all the info guys, lots of useful stuff. I went today and heres the link to my memorable times!
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519068

 

NHRA rules don't allow a Snell 95 this year. If you race under NHRA, you now need a minimum Snell 2000. IHRA still allows a Snell 95 for at least 2007 which will probably be the last year for Snell 95 helmets.

If you need to go buy a helmet, get a Snell 2005 rated helmet. Open or closed face is your choice. An M rated motorcycle helmet will pass tech. You don't need to buy an expensive SA rated helmet but whatever helmet you buy must have a Snell rating. A good M2005 helmet can be purchased from any motorcycle shop for less than $100.

 

At the tracks I've been to (one NHRA, one IHRA), if you have a helmet, you're good, unless you're a licensed racer particpating in an actual season race. On test&tune nights, and on days where a club has rented out the track, tech inspection is pretty lax.

I'm not saying don't wear a helmet, and I'm not saying wear an inferior helmet. I'm just saying that the new rule saying that Snell 95 isn't good anymore isn't going to be enforced unless you're doing sanctioned racing, and hey -- it was safe last year.

 

i just went out and paid $150 for a brand new helmet, hell i figured it will last me a decade mineaswell get one i liked... its a scorpian... snell2005