T/SA do you need SFI coat and pants?

Eric Merryfield · 03-19-2012, 09:21 AM

I purchased the Ed-mobile Gremlin for fun, and to introduce my 16 year old daughter into the fun and its not as easy as it looks world of class racing.....the 14 year old will be old enough soon too....

Do you have to run pants and a coat in all classes in stock? Internet connection to the NHRA site is giving me drama this morning.

Still going to order her lightweight pant and coat, once I get a size and the oh so important color request.

Where is the best place to buy helmets now a days?

Thanks

Eric

Ed Fernandez · 03-19-2012, 09:34 AM

Eric,with the bar/cage in the car I believe at least the jacket is necessary.If you need the jacket might as well have the pants also.
Helmets are a personal prefference.I myself liked the Snell approved open face type.I
wore a full face once when I drove a friends open body altered and it was kind of
wierd.
I used Zamp helmets (Snell 95 and 2000) bought off the internet.They served me well.
Best of luck with the car and I'd like to be there when the young lady starts mowing down
a bunch of the players.Image losing to a girl,driving a gremlin no less. Oh the humanity.:>):>):>)

Jim Wahl · 03-19-2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Eric,with the bar/cage in the car I believe at least the jacket is necessary.If you need the jacket might as well have the pants also.
Helmets are a personal prefference.I myself liked the Snell approved open face type.I
wore a full face once when I drove a friends open body altered and it was kind of
wierd.
I used Zamp helmets (Snell 95 and 2000) bought off the internet.They served me well.
Best of luck with the car and I'd like to be there when the young lady starts mowing down
a bunch of the players.Image losing to a girl,driving a gremlin no less. Oh the humanity.:>):>):>)

As noted before, NHRA requires a Snell 2005 or 2010 helmet now. Good luck to your young one! We need more young blood in the sport. Jim

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jmcarter · 03-19-2012, 10:53 AM

You can get a G-Force SA2005 on eBay for $135. Realize it's not US made but a good place to start safely.

And Sparco from Biondo, only way to go.

03-19-2012, 11:05 AM

You can NEVER have too much safety gear in my opinion...especially when you are putting your baby girl behind the wheel.

Also remember SA 2005 helmets expire in 2017......the 2010 helmets expire in 2022. Get the max. for your money!!

-Karen

Bob Don · 03-19-2012, 11:59 AM

Eric - SFI jacket and pants are required in "AAA" through "M" classes. Long pants required in all classes.

Phillip marvetz · 03-19-2012, 12:36 PM

I'm not going to say anything about the helmet,lol. Ed your right, Watching the little lady kick butt in the gremlin will be a blast. Good luck out there.

GTX JOHN · 03-19-2012, 04:29 PM

Eric: No Jacket or Pants required for NHRA for N up..........We have been running the Wagon and Truck for years and both have Roll bars and Belts. Tech has told my Belts do not need recert either. However, We replace them anyway just not to have problem with tech somewhere since they are in car and the vehicles still run 11's so it can not hurt to have the extra stuff anyway.

Good Luck!

Bruce Noland · 03-19-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Merryfield

I purchased the Ed-mobile Gremlin for fun, and to introduce my 16 year old daughter into the fun and its not as easy as it looks world of class racing.....the 14 year old will be old enough soon too....

Do you have to run pants and a coat in all classes in stock? Internet connection to the NHRA site is giving me drama this morning.

Still going to order her lightweight pant and coat, once I get a size and the oh so important color request.

Where is the best place to buy helmets now a days?

Thanks

Eric

For me this is the best post of the year because it represents the best that Sportsman racing has to offer. Nice plan Eric.

Tom keedle · 03-19-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Merryfield

I purchased the Ed-mobile Gremlin for fun, and to introduce my 16 year old daughter into the fun and its not as easy as it looks world of class racing.....the 14 year old will be old enough soon too....

Do you have to run pants and a coat in all classes in stock? Internet connection to the NHRA site is giving me drama this morning.

Still going to order her lightweight pant and coat, once I get a size and the oh so important color request.

Where is the best place to buy helmets now a days?

Thanks

Eric

man, that's a relief!
thought I was gonna have to buy it...

03-19-2012, 09:21 AM	#1
Eric Merryfield Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 872 Likes: 1 Liked 502 Times in 130 Posts	T/SA do you need SFI coat and pants? I purchased the Ed-mobile Gremlin for fun, and to introduce my 16 year old daughter into the fun and its not as easy as it looks world of class racing.....the 14 year old will be old enough soon too.... Do you have to run pants and a coat in all classes in stock? Internet connection to the NHRA site is giving me drama this morning. Still going to order her lightweight pant and coat, once I get a size and the oh so important color request. Where is the best place to buy helmets now a days? Thanks Eric __________________ Eric Merryfield 1883 STK

03-19-2012, 09:34 AM	#2
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: T/SA do you need SFI coat and pants? Eric,with the bar/cage in the car I believe at least the jacket is necessary.If you need the jacket might as well have the pants also. Helmets are a personal prefference.I myself liked the Snell approved open face type.I wore a full face once when I drove a friends open body altered and it was kind of wierd. I used Zamp helmets (Snell 95 and 2000) bought off the internet.They served me well. Best of luck with the car and I'd like to be there when the young lady starts mowing down a bunch of the players.Image losing to a girl,driving a gremlin no less. Oh the humanity.:>):>):>) __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

03-19-2012, 10:53 AM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,372 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: T/SA do you need SFI coat and pants? You can get a G-Force SA2005 on eBay for $135. Realize it's not US made but a good place to start safely. And Sparco from Biondo, only way to go. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

03-19-2012, 11:05 AM	#5
winstonindy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: T/SA do you need SFI coat and pants? You can NEVER have too much safety gear in my opinion...especially when you are putting your baby girl behind the wheel. Also remember SA 2005 helmets expire in 2017......the 2010 helmets expire in 2022. Get the max. for your money!! -Karen

03-19-2012, 11:59 AM	#6
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,114 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: T/SA do you need SFI coat and pants? Eric - SFI jacket and pants are required in "AAA" through "M" classes. Long pants required in all classes. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS Last edited by Bob Don; 03-19-2012 at 12:01 PM.

03-19-2012, 12:36 PM	#7
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: T/SA do you need SFI coat and pants? I'm not going to say anything about the helmet,lol. Ed your right, Watching the little lady kick butt in the gremlin will be a blast. Good luck out there. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

03-19-2012, 04:29 PM	#8
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,731 Likes: 2,796 Liked 2,472 Times in 696 Posts	Re: T/SA do you need SFI coat and pants? Eric: No Jacket or Pants required for NHRA for N up..........We have been running the Wagon and Truck for years and both have Roll bars and Belts. Tech has told my Belts do not need recert either. However, We replace them anyway just not to have problem with tech somewhere since they are in car and the vehicles still run 11's so it can not hurt to have the extra stuff anyway. Good Luck! Last edited by GTX JOHN; 03-19-2012 at 04:33 PM.