Question about helmets

[99chromegt]

Last couple of track days the marshal at TMP would allow both driver and passenger to run on the R/C without a helmet in a coupe. If one or the other wears a helmet both are required to wear one. Obviously safety is very important so picking up a SA2010 helmet is a great idea. I picked up this SA2010 Racequip for under $200 Canadian.

[ZR]

Good point, a couple ended up on the track without helmets because of a miscommunication, that will not be the case this time. Driver and passenger must have helmets regardless of being a hardtop or convertible. Same goes for, no top would be an open cockpit vehicle only (purpose built race car etc). Verts must run with their tops up.
It's also strongly suggested you remove all loose items from the interior of your car including from the console and glove box's, trunk and visors. Driver and passenger must keep their hands and arms within the vehicle itself at all times (one handed drivers like ZR included). All camera's must be tethered and just like your hands and arms, must not go beyond the vehicles interior.
Also suggested, look or have your vehicle looked over for safety + ensure you have no leaking fluids. If brake fluid is anything but fresh, not expensive to have it flushed and bled, check the brakes and steering at the same time. It's all the kind of stuff that will help make your ride safe n reliable for summer driving anyways. First timers, your street tires will be fine for this trip to the track and at least a few more. You don't need R comp's or slicks, will only get you in trouble.
Cars are broken into at least two groups and the flag man will indicate which group is currently on the track. Please stick with the group your the most comfortable running with. Slower cars running with slower cars is not only safer but a ton more fun. Faster guys, give em a break and stick to your group as well.
It's all about fun on the race track doing laps, it's not a race.

[Frankie]

Here is what the TMP site has to say:

Safety Rules for Advanced Driver Training and Open Car Lapping

1. Helmets are optional for participants with hard-top vehicles.
2. Helmets are mandatory for participants with soft-top vehicles. Current Snell M or SA 2005 or newer rated helmets are required.
3. Equal helmet uses for driver/passenger. If the driver or passenger wears a helmet, the corresponding passenger or driver MUST wear one too.
4. All open top vehicles must have roll-over protection.
5. All vehicles must be equipped with operable seat belts in good condition.
6. All vehicles must run with the driver's and passenger windows up or down.
7. Interior of vehicle must be clean and cleared of all loose items, debris and floor mats.
8. Vehicle noise not to exceed 103db when tested 5 metres away.
9. All vehicles must be mechanically fit.

Is the "must have" rule from the club?

[ZR]

Event has been running for some years and as such has evolved, only makes sense helmets are now required.
Back in the day there was no such thing as a quality / affordable helmet, thankfully prices have fallen to totally affordable.

[jibbijib]

Rule number 8 was founded because of GR....

[Not4you]

^^^ not true. he broke the rule so it must have been there before him. lol