Just got my new SA95 full face Bell helmet... (VSCDA has decided that my
'85 spec is too old). I remember how I felt like I was in a Santa Claus
suit or something the first time I tried on all my safety equipment. After
years of high speed autocross with an open helmet, the 3 layer suit, full
face helmet, balaclava, gloves, shoes and 6 point harness felt very
claustrophobic.
After the first green flag, I never again given any thought to it. Feels
completely natural. In fact, it feels totally weird to travel at high speed
in a vehicle without the added assurance of the safety stuff. I added neck
collar after being T boned in a IT race a few years ago. My neck hurts
every day as a result of that.
My .02.
WST
Team Thicko
WST
-----Original Message-----
From: S800Racer@aol.com [SMTP:S800Racer@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 1997 12:08 PM
To: mra@sympatico.ca; owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net; malcox@napanet.net
Cc: vintage-race@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Re: Nomex Sox
Personally, I like to race nude except for a nice thick layer of
volatile
petroleum jelly. I know, I know, one good spark and I'm a human torch but
it's just so nice and relaxing like a good mud bath.
Seriously though, what's the deal with socks? I think they're the only
item
in the driver's ensemble that is not uncomfortable. I also support the use
of a full face helmet even in a closed vehicle. I was at Savannah this
spring when Tom Cotter blew a motor (in his Morris Minor) and left a
complete
connecting rod laying on the front straight. If that or any other sizable
part came at my windshield, I want to have as much protection as I can get.
I have also started wearing a 'horse collar' this year. I have seen too
many drivers slumped over in the seat and out cold after relatively minor
incidents because their head was violently whipped on impact. The collar
is
cheap, easy to use and I don't notice it at all when I'm driving.
In closing, I will go on record to say that the rumors concerning Team
Escarg
ot vehicles having augmented propulsion systems related to the top secret
human powered car experiments using sushi and sapporo beer are entirely
unfounded. The only gas in our vintage vehicles is 93 octane pump gas.
Doug Meis - Team Escargot
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