TwoWheeler Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Hello, I'm a new guy racing a sport compact this coming weekend. For helmets, do you typically want/need a full face? Or is a 3/4 open helmet fine? Coming from the motorcycle world, I never raced anything but a full face. But in a car, I would think a full face might be more than needed? Obviously a 3/4 is lighter, easier to put on/take off, might be cheaper to buy, and is a lot cooler in the TX weather. So my gut says go with a 3/4... But if I do, I assume the neck brace won't work as well as it would with a full face, and I might be sacrificing some additional safety?? Any thoughts, comments, feedback, commentary? Thanks for sharing any!! See y'all this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Get yourself a good full face helmet with a head and neck restraint device in my opinion. You will eventually get the feel of it and its is a very safe way to go. Those that love you will thank you can never be over safe in any division. Good Luck this weekend! Tell us a little about your car # etc I am race announcer there and will make sure the crowd knows all about you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Walker Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Full face is the only way to go. Offers way more protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoWheeler Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Thanks Rodney and Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast18 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Nobody wears an open face anymore...well besides me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetar Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 76 Sport compact here, I'll be racing with you this weekend. Full face is great. If you still have a windshield, just open the visor, otherwise keep it closed and you'll be fine. Come practice on friday, even if it's raining. Wet track will give you a better feel for the car and help you with reflexes. The biggest thing with rain is you learn when your balance of grip to force or speed is in relation to your steering input, if that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetar Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Nobody wears an open face anymore...well besides me... I think Kris Wilson wears open faced, and one of the TPS guys wore open face last year. There's a few more of y'all out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 what ever feels good to u ......you are already use to a full face so I would go with that .as for heavy once you fire that car up and hit the track you wont notice the weight anyway ...you wont even notice you had to go to the restroom once you hit the track ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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