Hi, I'm new to car racing, having switched over from motorcycle roadracing.
I've purchased a Datsun Roadster vintage racer, and am putting together the
equipment to race. Today was my first foray into the equipment shop in
Phoenix, I left with as many new questions as I did answers (not the
salesperson's fault!). I plan on racing with NASA, HSR-West, and VARA (any
or all of them). They spell out the minimum equipment list, but I understand
that it is a minimum list, so I am looking for some insight from veteran
racers on the following questions: (I'll be racing in the Southwest,
primarily AZ)
Suit material/layers? One layer with Nomex underwear, 2 layers with
underwear, or 2 layers with cotton underwear? Nomex, PBI, Kevlar ($$$$)?
Simpson, Racequip? TPP rating?
Helmets? Is it worth getting a SA95 or should you just get a SA00 since 95s
may be illegal soon? Simpson, Bell? Vented or not?
Helmet skirt or head sock (hood)? Hood with one eye hole or two?
Gloves - one layer or two? precurved fingers or not? red for signaling?
My Simpson belts are basically unused but 1995. 5 years or newer is
recommended. Comments...
Anything else....
Thanks, Troy Tinsley
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