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<blockquote data-quote="Norton" data-source="post: 15202710" data-attributes="member: 145307"><p>I ran in both 1/2-mile and a 1-mile events last year. My experience was...</p><p>- Fire Extinguisher not required for speeds under 200MPH</p><p>- I used a <a href="http://www.gforce.com/products/helmets/3023.php" target="_blank">G-FORCE Pro Eliminator</a> helmet</p><p> -- Shop around! Prices vary from place-to-place</p><p> -- Based on my experience, sizing "guidelines" are not always accurate</p><p> -- If possible, try on different size helmets to determine what's most comfortable for you</p><p>- A couple of us used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QMF87I" target="_blank">RaceQuip 351005 351 Series Large Black SFI 3.3/1 One Layer Racing Gloves</a>, with which we were also happy</p><p> -- Decision was made largely on price and availability, but they worked out well</p><p>- A long sleeve non-synthetic shirt and close-toed shoes are required</p><p>- Floor mats must be removed</p><p>- They suggested I remove the Go-Pro Camera mounted on the inside of my windshield (out of my field of vision), but allowed it to stay</p><p>- FWIW, I and two friends who also participated ran MPSS, with which we were all happy</p><p> -- I realize you said you're not interested in these tires, but figured I'd provide our experience with them</p><p> -- NO issues/problems to 170+ MPH</p><p></p><p>One of the things that concerned me most was deceleration. Both events offered ~1/2 mile in which to to so. After braking HARD while downshifting in my first pass at each event, I discovered the distance allotted was more than sufficient. I shifted to less aggressive braking but continued downshifting on subsequent passes. </p><p></p><p>Another thing you'll have to do is qualify for your US Mile license. Although initial information provided implied previous race experience might be recognized, it wasn't, unless it was in a US Mile event. Qualification for speeds up to 199MPH was earned by making your first pass with a trap speed (as I recall) of between 140MPH and 160MPH. Anything outside those limits required another attempt. Once you qualify, you can request an actual hard plastic license that's good at all US Mile venues.</p><p></p><p>HAVE FUN AND POST PICS/RESULTS!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Norton, post: 15202710, member: 145307"] I ran in both 1/2-mile and a 1-mile events last year. My experience was... - Fire Extinguisher not required for speeds under 200MPH - I used a [URL="http://www.gforce.com/products/helmets/3023.php"]G-FORCE Pro Eliminator[/URL] helmet -- Shop around! Prices vary from place-to-place -- Based on my experience, sizing "guidelines" are not always accurate -- If possible, try on different size helmets to determine what's most comfortable for you - A couple of us used [URL="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QMF87I"]RaceQuip 351005 351 Series Large Black SFI 3.3/1 One Layer Racing Gloves[/URL], with which we were also happy -- Decision was made largely on price and availability, but they worked out well - A long sleeve non-synthetic shirt and close-toed shoes are required - Floor mats must be removed - They suggested I remove the Go-Pro Camera mounted on the inside of my windshield (out of my field of vision), but allowed it to stay - FWIW, I and two friends who also participated ran MPSS, with which we were all happy -- I realize you said you're not interested in these tires, but figured I'd provide our experience with them -- NO issues/problems to 170+ MPH One of the things that concerned me most was deceleration. Both events offered ~1/2 mile in which to to so. After braking HARD while downshifting in my first pass at each event, I discovered the distance allotted was more than sufficient. I shifted to less aggressive braking but continued downshifting on subsequent passes. Another thing you'll have to do is qualify for your US Mile license. Although initial information provided implied previous race experience might be recognized, it wasn't, unless it was in a US Mile event. Qualification for speeds up to 199MPH was earned by making your first pass with a trap speed (as I recall) of between 140MPH and 160MPH. Anything outside those limits required another attempt. Once you qualify, you can request an actual hard plastic license that's good at all US Mile venues. HAVE FUN AND POST PICS/RESULTS! [/QUOTE]
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