Open face Helmet restriction?
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Open face Helmet restriction?
Are there any restrictions on open face helmets at our southern drag strips and any of the autox or willow springs etc.?
I want an open face for drag racing at least
I want an open face for drag racing at least
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Here's what the rule book says, looks like we're cool with open face helmets unless you go pro:
10.7 HELMETS & GOGGLES
As outlined under Class Requirements, drivers in all classes must wear a helmet meeting SNELL or SFI Specifications or BSI BS 6658-85 type A (including all amendments) Specs.
SFI Spec 31.1 = SNELL SA, open-face helmet.
SFI Spec 31.2 = SNELL SA, full-face helmet.
SFI Spec 41.1 = SNELL M, open-face helmet.
SFI Spec 41.2 = SNELL M, full-face helmet.
Drivers of ET cars (13.99 or quicker) must use a helmet meeting SNELL 85, 90, 95 or SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1, or 41.2 Specs. Exception : drivers of open bodied, supercharged, front-engine cars must use a helmet meeting SNELL SA90, SA95 or SFI 31.1 or 31.2 Specs. Effective 1-1-2002, the acceptance of SNELL 85 helmets will be discontinued.
Drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car must use a helmet meeting SNELL SA90, SA95 or SFI 31.2 Specs, except as noted under Class Requirements. Effective 1-1-2002, the acceptance of SA90 helmets will be discontinued. See Class Requirements.
Drivers of any open bodied car wearing an "open face" helmet, must wear protective goggles. Modifications to helmet/visor/shield are prohibited. All helmets must have the appropriate certification sticker affixed inside the helmet.
10.7 HELMETS & GOGGLES
As outlined under Class Requirements, drivers in all classes must wear a helmet meeting SNELL or SFI Specifications or BSI BS 6658-85 type A (including all amendments) Specs.
SFI Spec 31.1 = SNELL SA, open-face helmet.
SFI Spec 31.2 = SNELL SA, full-face helmet.
SFI Spec 41.1 = SNELL M, open-face helmet.
SFI Spec 41.2 = SNELL M, full-face helmet.
Drivers of ET cars (13.99 or quicker) must use a helmet meeting SNELL 85, 90, 95 or SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1, or 41.2 Specs. Exception : drivers of open bodied, supercharged, front-engine cars must use a helmet meeting SNELL SA90, SA95 or SFI 31.1 or 31.2 Specs. Effective 1-1-2002, the acceptance of SNELL 85 helmets will be discontinued.
Drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car must use a helmet meeting SNELL SA90, SA95 or SFI 31.2 Specs, except as noted under Class Requirements. Effective 1-1-2002, the acceptance of SA90 helmets will be discontinued. See Class Requirements.
Drivers of any open bodied car wearing an "open face" helmet, must wear protective goggles. Modifications to helmet/visor/shield are prohibited. All helmets must have the appropriate certification sticker affixed inside the helmet.
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