Comments on: Never Take Your Helmet Off

By: T.C.

T.C. — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:57:49 +0000

Neon: I’m not sure what NASCAR’s official stance is on helmets. Firesuits, gloves, and shoes must all be SFI I know…

By: Neon

Neon — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:22:35 +0000

I saw were Bobby Burrell, who along w/ two other crew members of Yates racing, was injured in the 2001 Homestead race is working part time for Mayfield’s All Sport team. That accident, which prompted NASCAR to ultimately require crew helmets, along w/ SR’s death that same year luckily forced NASCAR into opening it’s eyes to saftey in, and out of, the cockpit. My question to TC is: what does NASCAR say about the construction of the crew helmets, and other gear for that matter? Personal preference, or req’d specs?

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:48:08 +0000

Awesome insight!!! Thank you for sharing. I had never thought about the helmet and gloves staying on between stops until now. I can understand how uncomfortable that must be. Thank you again.