Parker Woodruff

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?

maxmale

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.

JClaw

iTrader: (17)

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.

Parker Woodruff

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?

Glude

iTrader: (5)

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

Parker Woodruff

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

97BlackSEGold

iTrader: (1)

no not your first time

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

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

Jime

iTrader: (10)

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.

udienow

iTrader: (15)

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.

Parker Woodruff

cool, thanks

Ceasars Chariot

iTrader: (16)

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