Are racing gloves mandatory next year.........

[Stephen & Horace Johnson]

has anyone else heard the same story?

[Bob Lasko]

Look in nhra rule book. Have to have gloves with any car faster than 9.99.
Bob Lasko
1134
SS/CS

[Stephen & Horace Johnson]

Originally Posted by Bob Lasko

Look in nhra rule book. Have to have gloves with any car faster than 9.99.
Bob Lasko
1134
SS/CS

I knew they were legal for 9sec cars, i guess what i meant is it being pushed.....Because in the years past, this was never looked at....

[THE LEGEND]

Super Gas has to wear them as well as any SST over 135 so why should SSbe any different. In fact those fast DP and CJ cars should have a little safety updates as well.
Chip Johnson

[Pvt Parts]

Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

Super Gas has to wear them as well as any SST over 135 so why should SSbe any different. In fact those fast DP and CJ cars should have a little safety updates as well.
Chip Johnson

I started racing in SS/L and SS/K. My first pass in the K car was a 10.84 at almost 121. All that was required was a jacket, helment and a 5 point harness. As I moved up in performance over the years to B/A (at 7.52 - 181) a number of safety requirements became mandatory. First was the fireproof jacket, then the pants, then the neck brace, then the gloves.

Each time I complained about it being more hassle, not to NHRA but to myself and the people around me. However, after 3 or 4 races with each new "improvement" I became very comfortable with them. So much in fact that I felt far more secure than ever before..... almost totally insulated from the car and the environment. That made me feel more relaxed and let me concentrate on the job at hand.

Don't whine, cry and complain about it. Just do it. In the end you'll be glad you did and it may save your arse someday.

My .02

[BKSG1198]

Scott, Good Post!

I invested in one of the Safety Solutions Neck Deal this year and I'm one of the few S/G guys who do wear them. I was asked by a few drivers, why do I wear it since I only go 130mph (Top End Stop) and I told them the Wall doesn't know if your going 180mph or 130mph is can still kill or harm you and they were like....hmmm very good point! I'd say any extra safety stuff that they mandate, go get it! Trust me it took about 7 or 8 runs to get used to my new addition but, it's been worth it so far.

[Jim Wahl]

Ran a FWD Stocker for 20 years and never had to wear more than a open faced helmet and the stock seat belts. When I got the Volare, it was a major adjustment to the jacket, pants, 5point harness and the 10 point roll bar with the access limiting door bar! After about two outings it is all became second nature. I'm glad to have all that stuff now! Jim

[Jeff Colvert]

Hope someone makes a glove with some grip on the right hand, the ones I have now are really slick and hard to hold a 4sp shifter. I keep them in the car but haven't used them.

[Keith Bennett]

When building my car last year, and hopes of going fast enough to need the gloves. I purchased the Sparco gloves from Peter Biondo, they have the finger/palm grips and are great. After just a few passes as others have said it becomes second nature, rowing the 4 speed. Great gloves...

[Hudlow66]

Originally Posted by Jeff Colvert

Hope someone makes a glove with some grip on the right hand, the ones I have now are really slick and hard to hold a 4sp shifter. I keep them in the car but haven't used them.

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.