Helmet requirements at NJMP

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Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by KKennedy717 » Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:02 pm

Does NJMP require an SA rated helmet to participate in driving events held on their tracks?
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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by 962porsche » Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:39 am

clubs do the tech in's of safety gear .so its the clubs helmet rules you have to meet . check the rule books to see if its ok to use the helmet you have .

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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by DanDarcy » Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:34 am

New Jersey state law requires SA helmets :!: That is one reason I'm not going as I only have M rated helmets. Plus being a motorcycle dealer, all I sell at work is M helmets :x
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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by Mark Swinehart » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:04 pm

Actually the track / State of NJ enforces some of the rules and has the following policies:

- Helmets must be SA2000 or SA2005.
- Seat belts must be no older than 2 years – (SFI) or 5 years – (FIA).
If your belts are out of date, but you also have stock belts, harnesses do not need to be removed.
- All convertibles must have rollover protection ( No “pop-up” bars ).
- Shorts and open shoes are NOT permitted beyond the pit lane fence.
- Plywood must be used under all jack stands and jacks.
- Helmets must be worn when riding mopeds and motorcycles anywhere on the property.

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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by CalypsoBean » Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:05 am

does COM have the same rule re: SFI?

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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by jlwhorf » Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:09 am

Yes, we have the safe SFI requirements for harnesses.

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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by breakaway500 » Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:48 pm

Seems such a shame to toss 2 yr. old belts. I have seen 6pt. new-in-box SFI harnesses,out of date, selling for chicken feed. Yes,I know,rules are rules. Schroth will rebelt/recertify their harnesses.Do other companies?
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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by naschmitz » Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:08 pm

breakaway500 wrote:Seems such a shame to toss 2 yr. old belts. I have seen 6pt. new-in-box SFI harnesses,out of date, selling for chicken feed. Yes,I know,rules are rules. Schroth will rebelt/recertify their harnesses.Do other companies?
TeamTech will reweb my harnesses, but their price list shows about 75% of the purchase price of a new one to do that. I'll need that at the end of next year.
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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by chaos4NH » Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:18 am

HELP! Does anyone have a spare SA 2000 helmet I can use in NJ? Your Chief of operations waited too long to order one!
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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by naschmitz » Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:43 am

chaos4NH wrote:HELP! Does anyone have a spare SA 2000 helmet I can use in NJ? Your Chief of operations waited too long to order one!
I have an open face SA2005 you can borrow.
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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by jlwhorf » Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:00 am

Sam, I have an open face that was hardly used, size small, if you want to use.

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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by chaos4NH » Fri Oct 29, 2010 5:29 pm

Since I am unsure if the small will fit (size 7 1/4), could both of you bring your open face helmets. Much thanks!
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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by naschmitz » Fri Oct 29, 2010 5:48 pm

chaos4NH wrote:Since I am unsure if the small will fit (size 7 1/4), could both of you bring your open face helmets. Much thanks!
Will do.
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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by jlwhorf » Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:55 pm

Sam, I'm not going to NJMP but if you think you can use it, I'll make sure I get to Pat to bring up for you. My size is 6 7/8 and the helmet is a little loose.

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Re: Helmet requirements at NJMP

Post by chaos4NH » Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:34 am

Sound Good Jonathan. I think that will fit fine. Between you and Bert I should be able to squeeze into something. Thanks a million to you both
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