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Old 04-08-2024, 09:13 AM   #1
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Default Re: Open Face Helmet Questions??

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Originally Posted by Keith 944 View Post
Can’t believe no one has even mentioned what about a fire?
an open face helmet is not gonna protect you at all.
Very true. I use a really nice Simpson full face helmet anytime I'm going <8.00 in my SST car. Stock firewall and a stock 305 going 82 mph does not have me terribly worried about a fire while wearing my open face helmet running stock, NHRA doesn't even require me to wear a suit at those speeds, just long pants and close toed shoes. I'm sure others would agree. If it's hard for me to get a speeding ticket on the interstate, I honestly don't feel the need to have a $500 helmet. I suppose anything could happen though.
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