Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... - Page 2

THE LEGEND · 07-01-2011, 07:37 AM

I use the Sparco in my dragster. Nice gloves.
Chip Johnson

Ed Carpenter · 07-01-2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hudlow66

dont know what brand you've got now, but i got a set of the g-force 3.3/1 gloves at the beginning of last season. They've got a nice feel and grip and have held up very well with many passes "banging" through the gears.

x2

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 07-01-2011, 11:05 AM

I guess gloves and shoes are on my to buy list........

Chuck Beach · 07-01-2011, 11:10 AM

I am all for safety if it makes sense for the vehicle and class you run, but this 2 year seat belt thing is a waste ... when I ride the Harley I wear a helmet, long pants, gloves, boots, leather jacket ... not mandatory but it is my choice ..

Bryan Worner · 07-02-2011, 08:34 AM

Gloves have been mandatory beginning 2011 for all cars running 9.99 or quicker. I got the Sparco (1) gloves and really don't mind wearing them at all. In fact, I kind of like them.

We've gone from an open face helmet, to full face. Long pants to racing pants. Trans shields to full flexplate shields. All in the last 3 years! I'm praying diapers aren't next!!!

Jim Wahl · 07-02-2011, 11:14 AM

Another question, open face or full face? And why?

I have always used an open faced helmet, mainly because I wear glasses and the fact that we can get very warm down here in the South. Good idea or bad? Why?
Jim

Run to Rund · 07-02-2011, 02:58 PM

I talked to Bell at the SEMA show when I tried on helmets. They said full face helmets are "dental insurance." Their S2R or SR Pro has a big eye opening, works well with my glasses.

Paul Hellenberg · 07-02-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

Gloves have been mandatory beginning 2011 for all cars running 9.99 or quicker. I got the Sparco (1) gloves and really don't mind wearing them at all. In fact, I kind of like them.

We've gone from an open face helmet, to full face. Long pants to racing pants. Trans shields to full flexplate shields. All in the last 3 years! I'm praying diapers aren't next!!!

Amen
I also pray for no diapers Next

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 07-02-2011, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

Gloves have been mandatory beginning 2011 for all cars running 9.99 or quicker. I got the Sparco (1) gloves and really don't mind wearing them at all. In fact, I kind of like them.

We've gone from an open face helmet, to full face. Long pants to racing pants. Trans shields to full flexplate shields. All in the last 3 years! I'm praying diapers aren't next!!!

thanks Bryan, i guess its a good thing we havent been out racing this year, or we would have gotten booted out....Ordering gloves, and shoes next week... the diaper deal......................well....... show me one that fits an FE!!!

71mavlouisville · 07-03-2011, 11:31 AM

Hey guy's, thought I would chime in and give my two cents. Once the car is upside down and all the windows are turned in little bits of glass your perception of what safety equipment you need changes. When you are scrambling around in the turned over car trying to get out an ungloved hand will get cut up pretty bad by the shattered glass. Your teeth and mouth will be full of dust and glass without the full face helmet. There will be hot water, hot oil and possibly fuel sprayed all over you. Hence full race jacket with pants and shoes. A frontal impact will jerk your head forward with such amazing efficiency it may tear your skull away from your cervical spine without a helmet restraint device e.g. Han's etc. Please invest the money and purchase this equipment. It is a very low percentage of your overall racing budget. One trip to the ER will be several multiples of the cost of Han's, gloves, full face helmet, shoes, etc. I speak from experience as a racer, former top end crash participant and an ER doctor. Take care of yourself. A crash is horrible, walking away without injury is Spectacular!

07-01-2011, 07:37 AM	#11
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... I use the Sparco in my dragster. Nice gloves. Chip Johnson

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Stephen & Horace Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 963 Likes: 339 Liked 161 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... I guess gloves and shoes are on my to buy list........ __________________ Stephen Johnson #2162 Horace Johnson #2167 SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

07-01-2011, 11:10 AM	#14
Chuck Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 664 Likes: 12 Liked 58 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... I am all for safety if it makes sense for the vehicle and class you run, but this 2 year seat belt thing is a waste ... when I ride the Harley I wear a helmet, long pants, gloves, boots, leather jacket ... not mandatory but it is my choice .. __________________ Chuck Beach 3340 STK

07-02-2011, 08:34 AM	#15
Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 819 Likes: 131 Liked 478 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... Gloves have been mandatory beginning 2011 for all cars running 9.99 or quicker. I got the Sparco (1) gloves and really don't mind wearing them at all. In fact, I kind of like them. We've gone from an open face helmet, to full face. Long pants to racing pants. Trans shields to full flexplate shields. All in the last 3 years! I'm praying diapers aren't next!!!

07-02-2011, 11:14 AM	#16
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,843 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... Another question, open face or full face? And why? I have always used an open faced helmet, mainly because I wear glasses and the fact that we can get very warm down here in the South. Good idea or bad? Why? Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

07-02-2011, 02:58 PM	#17
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... I talked to Bell at the SEMA show when I tried on helmets. They said full face helmets are "dental insurance." Their S2R or SR Pro has a big eye opening, works well with my glasses.

07-03-2011, 11:31 AM	#20
71mavlouisville Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 68 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 1 Post	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... Hey guy's, thought I would chime in and give my two cents. Once the car is upside down and all the windows are turned in little bits of glass your perception of what safety equipment you need changes. When you are scrambling around in the turned over car trying to get out an ungloved hand will get cut up pretty bad by the shattered glass. Your teeth and mouth will be full of dust and glass without the full face helmet. There will be hot water, hot oil and possibly fuel sprayed all over you. Hence full race jacket with pants and shoes. A frontal impact will jerk your head forward with such amazing efficiency it may tear your skull away from your cervical spine without a helmet restraint device e.g. Han's etc. Please invest the money and purchase this equipment. It is a very low percentage of your overall racing budget. One trip to the ER will be several multiples of the cost of Han's, gloves, full face helmet, shoes, etc. I speak from experience as a racer, former top end crash participant and an ER doctor. Take care of yourself. A crash is horrible, walking away without injury is Spectacular! __________________ Ashton Hudson SS/CS 4373