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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Hey guys,im not new to h-t,but new to the track,i live near englishtown nj,they follow all the standerd Nhra(sp) rules there,i just got my license jan 3rd,got a em1 ebp with a b18c1 swap in it,i was wondering,is there any advice u guys can give me,like do i need a helmet, ect...just wanna get some professional advice from the guys at h-t...thanks
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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You'll probably get way more help if this was in the Track section. I'll report it for the move
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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u need a helmet u have ot be 18 or ur parents have ot sign for u i think and thats all i no
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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well for what times do u need a helmet...i heard like faster then 14..
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 02:08 AM
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It would probably be best if you call your local track. They have all the rules and guidelines that you need to meet if you wish to race.

On a side note, unless you are running Drag Radials or slicks stay out of the water box. Street tires only drag water down the track and make it unsafe for everyone else. Do a dry burnout if you want to heat'em up a bit or clean them off.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 19992civichatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">u need a helmet u have ot be 18 or ur parents have ot sign for u i think and thats all i no</TD></TR></TABLE>

In NJ you need a helmet no matter how fast you run. If your car is turbo charged, supercharged, or has N02 and did not come that way from the factory you will need a fire jacket. A new rule that was put into affect last year. Make sure when you go your car does not leak fluids, has all it lug nuts, and normal safety crap like that.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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whats the helmet prices these days?
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mikes2000civicsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well for what times do u need a helmet...i heard like faster then 14..</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol, and who told you that.. not in Da Dirty baby
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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lol, and who told you that.. not in Da Dirty baby</TD></TR></TABLE>


NHRA rules bud. Helmet required for 13.99 and quicker.


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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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NHRA rules bud. Helmet required for 13.99 and quicker.


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got em,anyone know any good sites for helmets,or does anyone know any place sin nj
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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got em,anyone know any good sites for helmets,or does anyone know any place sin nj</TD></TR></TABLE>

I always borrow one from my friends who have bikes.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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NHRA rules bud. Helmet required for 13.99 and quicker.


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any track that i usually attend in my area requires a helmet at all times.... And their all NHRA tracks..
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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NHRA rules bud. Helmet required for 13.99 and quicker.


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I believe it is NJ state law that you need a helmet to drag race. All the tracks in NJ that I have been to you need one.

Maple Grove in PA you don't need one until you go 13.99 or quicker
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GrinderGuy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

any track that i usually attend in my area requires a helmet at all times.... And their all NHRA tracks..</TD></TR></TABLE>


Those rules are either state law like the guy above me said or just their own rules.

NHRA rules state helmet required for quicker than 13.99.


Just check with the track.


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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Those rules are either state law like the guy above me said or just their own rules.

NHRA rules state helmet required for quicker than 13.99.

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yep same at my local track, 13.99 or quicker
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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at englishtown you need a helmet even if you run 18s. you can rent one for like $4. if you are driving a force inducted car you need a fire jacket which they sell for $60 i believe.
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