I've never been to the track...
 

www.texasmotorplex.com

That's the track closest to me...


I have a question on one of the rules...

Drivers in cars running 13.99 (8.59) seconds or quicker, and all dune buggy type vehicles runnning 14.00 (8.60) and slower are required to wear a helmet meeting SNELL 95 or SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1, or 41.2 Specs

I've got a 2000 Maxima with all standard engine parts, but soon to have a new exhaust system...

Is there a specific reference to find out what the general time is for my car? I know a standard maxima probably can't do 13.99, but what happens if I modify it enough that I can? How will I know when to start using a helmet?

if you hit a 13.99 im sure they'll let you know, you might hit a 14, if your not modded and dont plan on f/i then a 13.99 is a good bit away.

If you're stock you're not getting anywhere near 13s. Probably low 15s (5-speed) and high 15s (auto). It takes some nuts under the hood to run 13s.

yeah, I know...but how does someone know ahead of time if he or she is on the border of 13.99 to get a helmet or not?

You probably wont know, if you go to the track and run a 13 then you will know to bring a helmet next time.

yeah...but would you get in some form of trouble with the track?

no not your first time

You WILL not be anywhere close to 13's, so don't worry.

The worst trouble you will get into is that they will tell you to get a helmet or you don't run again.

I always have mine in the car but don't usually wear it even though I am usually under the 13.99. Tinted windows help. Even when I do wear it I take it off after I cross the line because its usually hot and sticky and not nice to have to leave it on too long.

My friend took his 91 eagle talon TSI to the track... he went to track without a helmet as he did not think to run 13's. After a run of 13.5@99 the guys just told him he has to get a helmet or he cannot run again... u dont really get into trouble for not having a helmet, u just cant do another pass without one.

cool, thanks

hey man, no worries ! they will be keeping an eye on you and that beastly maxima, if they see you running 13.9 and below, they will make sure you are wearing a good helment. When that time comes toss you on one of those maxima.org stickers on the helment and vqpower !

enjoy and have a blast pulling the sleeper move on some unexpecting import race punks