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

Jeff Colvert · 06-30-2011, 10:12 PM

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 · 06-30-2011, 11:17 PM

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 · 06-30-2011, 11:43 PM

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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.

THE LEGEND · 07-01-2011, 07:37 AM

I use the Sparco in my dragster. Nice gloves.
Chip Johnson

Ed Carpenter · 07-01-2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hudlow66

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.

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Stephen & Horace Johnson · 07-01-2011, 11:05 AM

I guess gloves and shoes are on my to buy list........

Chuck Beach · 07-01-2011, 11:10 AM

I am all for safety if it makes sense for the vehicle and class you run, but this 2 year seat belt thing is a waste ... when I ride the Harley I wear a helmet, long pants, gloves, boots, leather jacket ... not mandatory but it is my choice ..

Bryan Worner · 07-02-2011, 08:34 AM

Gloves have been mandatory beginning 2011 for all cars running 9.99 or quicker. I got the Sparco (1) gloves and really don't mind wearing them at all. In fact, I kind of like them.

We've gone from an open face helmet, to full face. Long pants to racing pants. Trans shields to full flexplate shields. All in the last 3 years! I'm praying diapers aren't next!!!

Jim Wahl · 07-02-2011, 11:14 AM

Another question, open face or full face? And why?

I have always used an open faced helmet, mainly because I wear glasses and the fact that we can get very warm down here in the South. Good idea or bad? Why?
Jim

Paul Hellenberg · 07-02-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

Gloves have been mandatory beginning 2011 for all cars running 9.99 or quicker. I got the Sparco (1) gloves and really don't mind wearing them at all. In fact, I kind of like them.

We've gone from an open face helmet, to full face. Long pants to racing pants. Trans shields to full flexplate shields. All in the last 3 years! I'm praying diapers aren't next!!!

Amen
I also pray for no diapers Next

06-30-2011, 10:12 PM	#1
Jeff Colvert Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkadelphia, AR Posts: 289 Likes: 8 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... 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. __________________ Jeff Colvert SS/G,F,GT/B 4456

06-30-2011, 11:17 PM	#2
Keith Bennett Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakeland FL Posts: 198 Likes: 463 Liked 70 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... 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... __________________ Keith A/S 2990/Terri A/SA 2991 "Imagine what you'd attempt, if you knew you could not fail!"

07-01-2011, 07:37 AM	#4
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... I use the Sparco in my dragster. Nice gloves. Chip Johnson

07-01-2011, 11:05 AM	#6
Stephen & Horace Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 963 Likes: 341 Liked 161 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... I guess gloves and shoes are on my to buy list........ __________________ Stephen Johnson #2162 Horace Johnson #2167 SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

07-01-2011, 11:10 AM	#7
Chuck Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 664 Likes: 12 Liked 58 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... I am all for safety if it makes sense for the vehicle and class you run, but this 2 year seat belt thing is a waste ... when I ride the Harley I wear a helmet, long pants, gloves, boots, leather jacket ... not mandatory but it is my choice .. __________________ Chuck Beach 3340 STK

07-02-2011, 08:34 AM	#8
Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 823 Likes: 133 Liked 524 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... Gloves have been mandatory beginning 2011 for all cars running 9.99 or quicker. I got the Sparco (1) gloves and really don't mind wearing them at all. In fact, I kind of like them. We've gone from an open face helmet, to full face. Long pants to racing pants. Trans shields to full flexplate shields. All in the last 3 years! I'm praying diapers aren't next!!!

07-02-2011, 11:14 AM	#9
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Are racing gloves mandatory next year......... Another question, open face or full face? And why? I have always used an open faced helmet, mainly because I wear glasses and the fact that we can get very warm down here in the South. Good idea or bad? Why? Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.