Full face helmet clarification please

RPinoski1 · 07-15-2008, 03:51 PM

When do you absolutely have to wear a full face helmet for Superstock Competition?
Is it required by Class only or ET only?
How is the rule being enforced at DIV and Nationals?

Chad Rhodes · 07-15-2008, 04:07 PM

my understanding is 9.99 or quicker on the scoreboards

RPinoski1 · 07-16-2008, 12:43 PM

Earlier in the year I read that if your class is required to have the 9.99 or quicker NHRA COMPETITION LICENSE you would be required to have a Full Face Helmet.

Can Anyone clarify? Please

Craig Couris · 07-16-2008, 03:47 PM

Chad would be correct. I was reprimanded by NHRA Tech for running nines in Stock with no full face helmet and no license earlier this year. The tech official wrote on the top & my tech card and highlighted "Cannot run Faster than 10.00". I then got the license and the helmet.

Bill Belden · 07-16-2008, 03:47 PM

Give your Div Tech Director a call, He will give you the answer

Mike Keener · 07-16-2008, 04:36 PM

Craig,

Did you have to submit a physical and take a drivers test etc, to get your liscense?

Thanks,

Mike Keener

7820 · 07-16-2008, 04:38 PM

You must have your physical in hand to make passes to get your license. If you are over 55 you must have an EKG.

Craig Couris · 07-16-2008, 06:55 PM

Mike,

Yes on both. I showed up at the points race in Cecil, Georgia with a physical in hand and had to make 6 passes, gradually faster & faster at the Thursday test session. Once a couple of licensed racers signed off on me, NHRA Tech removed the 10 flat restriction for the race and I was officially licensed.

Craig

Bruce Noland · 07-16-2008, 09:42 PM

We were told by a Division 1 tech that the full face helmet was required but the SS license requirements were not in play for Stock.

Craig Couris · 07-16-2008, 10:10 PM

Bruce,
Well, I guess I'll be legal for sure when Stock is combined with Super Stock. By the way, how's the Corvette coming?

Craig

07-15-2008, 03:51 PM	#1
RPinoski1 Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PLACERVILLE, CA Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Full face helmet clarification please When do you absolutely have to wear a full face helmet for Superstock Competition? Is it required by Class only or ET only? How is the rule being enforced at DIV and Nationals?

07-15-2008, 04:07 PM	#2
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Full face helmet clarification please my understanding is 9.99 or quicker on the scoreboards __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

07-16-2008, 12:43 PM	#3
RPinoski1 Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PLACERVILLE, CA Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Full face helmet clarification please Earlier in the year I read that if your class is required to have the 9.99 or quicker NHRA COMPETITION LICENSE you would be required to have a Full Face Helmet. Can Anyone clarify? Please

07-16-2008, 03:47 PM	#4
Craig Couris Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 122 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Full face helmet clarification please Chad would be correct. I was reprimanded by NHRA Tech for running nines in Stock with no full face helmet and no license earlier this year. The tech official wrote on the top & my tech card and highlighted "Cannot run Faster than 10.00". I then got the license and the helmet.

07-16-2008, 03:47 PM	#5
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Full face helmet clarification please Give your Div Tech Director a call, He will give you the answer __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]

07-16-2008, 04:36 PM	#6
Mike Keener Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 294 Likes: 102 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Full face helmet clarification please Craig, Did you have to submit a physical and take a drivers test etc, to get your liscense? Thanks, Mike Keener __________________ Mike Keener A/S B/S C/SM

07-16-2008, 04:38 PM	#7
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Full face helmet clarification please You must have your physical in hand to make passes to get your license. If you are over 55 you must have an EKG.

07-16-2008, 06:55 PM	#8
Craig Couris Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 122 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Full face helmet clarification please Mike, Yes on both. I showed up at the points race in Cecil, Georgia with a physical in hand and had to make 6 passes, gradually faster & faster at the Thursday test session. Once a couple of licensed racers signed off on me, NHRA Tech removed the 10 flat restriction for the race and I was officially licensed. Craig

07-16-2008, 09:42 PM	#9
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Full face helmet clarification please We were told by a Division 1 tech that the full face helmet was required but the SS license requirements were not in play for Stock. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

07-16-2008, 10:10 PM	#10
Craig Couris Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 122 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Full face helmet clarification please Bruce, Well, I guess I'll be legal for sure when Stock is combined with Super Stock. By the way, how's the Corvette coming? Craig