want to start racing!

[emery2483]

hey everyone! so I've looked a little bit around but I dunno if I'm blind or what's up but is there a thread already talking about what you need to start drag racing? Like anything the track would make me have or anything like that? I'd be doing most of the events at TMS because it's really close to my house! thanks everyone!

[DirtyD]

Helmet, SNELL 2005 or newer, preferably 2010. Have to call and verify with TMS for sure.

Other than that, read the NHRA rules for safety equipment.

[emery2483]

thanks! is there an age requirement? im 17..

[DirtyD]

Might have to sign a consent form under 18, not sure.

[blownaltered]

It doesn't matter that your 17. Take a helmet but don't be surprised if you don't have to have it. If you are taking a stock 5.0 then you won't need any extra safety equipment, you won't be fast enough to need it.

[emery2483]

do any places rent them? cause $200 is a decent chunk of change...

[OG Fox]

Originally Posted by emery2483 do any places rent them? cause $200 is a decent chunk of change...

you can get them from summit for around 100 bucks

[musclestang89]

Originally Posted by emery2483 hey everyone! so I've looked a little bit around but I dunno if I'm blind or what's up but is there a thread already talking about what you need to start drag racing? Like anything the track would make me have or anything like that? I'd be doing most of the events at TMS because it's really close to my house! thanks everyone!

you talking about the friday night drags? if so just a helmet. If you dont have one i think you can rent of borrow one from them. All racers have to have a helmet there. But there you can race in shorts.

[emery2483]

sweet thanks!

[jrhagen]

Check out Cycle Gear. You can get an approved helmet there for around $75.

[emery2483]

thanks, ill check it out!