Race car burnt at Motor Mile Dragway

sliver043 · 09-13-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

That totally sucks, I guess we all should carry a fire extinguisher in the race car just in case. When I teched in last Saturday the tech guy informed me my M2000 helmet will be done at the end of this year. There goes another $150 for no reason.

I am for letting Phil run with the outdated helmet. Could it do any more damage? Hmmmmmm Yep save the buck fifty and run the old one, with no belts, on a slick track, yah thats the ticket..... lol

Phillip marvetz · 09-13-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sliver043

I am for letting Phil run with the outdated helmet. Could it do any more damage? Hmmmmmm Yep save the buck fifty and run the old one, with no belts, on a slick track, yah thats the ticket..... lol

Do you guy's really think it makes any sense to throw away a four year old helmet just to replace it with one that isn't any better than the last? You must agree with having to buy new seat belts every two years also. Mine are due this winter again also, Less than 50 runs.

What about those small hand held halon extinguishers? I know I don't have room for a regular size extinguisher but it might be an option.

Ed Fernandez · 09-13-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

Do you guy's really think it makes any sense to throw away a four year old helmet just to replace it with one that isn't any better than the last? You must agree with having to buy new seat belts every two years also. Mine are due this winter again also, Less than 50 runs.

What about those small hand held halon extinguishers? I know I don't have room for a regular size extinguisher but it might be an option.

Phil,I don't know how many times you race per seasdon,but there's guys who race a lot.I'm sure they base the need to replace equipment based on the high usage side as opposed to low usage.I'm sure the reasoning is centered on the neck strap,that's secured every run and absorbs sweat.It probably weakens the material.
I could be wrong though.Anyway I'm due for a new helmet next year and I guess I'll
be getting one for Xmas.