Auto Club Speedway Nov 21-23.....Do it

Oct 10, 2008 | 11:53 PM

TheMadDutchman

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Auto Club Speedway Nov 21-23.....Do it

I'll be there Sat and Sun running in the black group
Hope to see some of you out there
http://www.speedventures.com/events/...il.aspx?id=185

Oct 15, 2008 | 01:35 AM

pshek

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Originally Posted by TheMadDutchman

I'll be there Sat and Sun running in the black group
Hope to see some of you out there
http://www.speedventures.com/events/...il.aspx?id=185

I'm interested in going. It'll be my first time at a track. Just wondering what type of helmet I would need to buy. Does it need to be snell rated or can it just be a less expensive DOT rated helmet. I'd only be using it a few times; I don't plan on going to the track more than once in a year. Rather not spend $300+ on an expensive snell rated helmet (schuberth, etc). Trackies please share their experiences also in regards to tires, etc.

Oct 16, 2008 | 07:07 PM

pshek

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I finally got a good inexpensive helmet. It's a new G-force Pro Force Air SA2000 rated helmet. Should be good enough. Last time I went autocrossing I had to borrow somebody's L size helmet; it reeked of sweat and was way too small for me. I'll probably find a small filtered air pump and hook it up with 3/4" flex air hose. I'll use the power switch off my Recaro ventilated seats to power the pump. This helmet looks like it already has been pre-drilled for a HANS device.

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I got to make sure I have a good set of tires next....