Helmet Recommendation

[Randy Rosenberg]

By my second track weekend (years ago), I was in a suit. I already had purchased a helmet, gloves, shoes and neck collar for my first track weekend. I was running with the Nor Cal Shelby Club, and most of the cars in the "yellow" beginner group were in street cars with minimal safety equipment, where I was in an open Cobra, feeling a tad bit exposed. As I progressed to the faster groups, it was not uncommon for drivers to have a full compliment of safety equipment. I even purchased arm restraints, however only used them once.

You are correct to consider a Cobra like a motorcycle; there is not a whole lot more protection. Sh*t happens on a track, be it driver or mechanical failure, yours or someone else's. The faster you go, the less time you have to react (you know this already). Trust your gut with regards to the level of protection you want.

Have fun,
Randy R...