| Car racing is a very empowering sport that | | | | helmets that have Snell Ratings, which means |
| makes you feel so much in control. The adrenalin | | | | they have previously passed multiple impact tests. |
| rush you get is very addictive. However, you | | | | These are made using thicker material, and are |
| should never forget that racing is a very | | | | more reliable during accidents. The fabric and |
| dangerous game. Speed is always dangerous, and | | | | paints used on these helmets must also be |
| accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. | | | | flame-retardant. Check that the car's engine - |
| Anybody who races cars as a hobby or in | | | | including but not limited to its fuel lines, electrical |
| competitions knows the risks involved in this | | | | wirings, and coolant overflow tank, make sure |
| sport. Aside from the possibility of damage to the | | | | they are secured well and are all properly |
| car itself, drivers could also suffer personal injury, | | | | functioning. Closely inspect your seatbelt for wear |
| which could lead to partial or even total disability. | | | | and tear or any other defects. Make sure that |
| Death is also a possibility you can't ignore. | | | | the harnesses are functional and that the seats |
| However, if you are willing to invest your time, | | | | are bolted tightly. Investigate under the hood of |
| effort, and money to setup a power-charged car | | | | your car. Replace any weak hoses, search for |
| which you can race, then it surely wouldn't hurt to | | | | cracks and have them repaired. Check the chassis |
| spend in life saving gears to ensure your safety | | | | as well, and search for visible wear and tear on |
| while racing. Never forget to always wear | | | | any exhaust and suspension component. |
| protective clothing and head-gear. High-speed | | | | Remember to properly mount the car's battery |
| racing is always full of pressure. We're not just | | | | with all the terminals hooked up tightly. Your tires |
| talking about the pressure on the driver to come | | | | should have a tread depth of at least 3/32. Make |
| first, we're also considering the pressure building | | | | sure the wheel studs are tightly fastened. If you |
| up within the engine and other mechanical or | | | | have a nitrous oxide system (NOS), ensure that |
| electrical parts due to speed. There is also the | | | | the bottle vent is to the car's exterior. Never |
| explosive nature of NOS to consider, as | | | | drive a car to race if you haven't practiced in it. |
| explosions are inevitable. In fact, explosions are | | | | Spend time getting to know the inner and outer |
| one of the major accidents that happen during | | | | workings of any new car first before the actual |
| car races. Make sure you check your fire suit not | | | | race even if you are an expert driver. This is due |
| only for tears, but also for the presence of any | | | | to the fact that each car can behave differently |
| substance that could possibly void the | | | | than each other, this is especially true for |
| flame-resistant capacity of the fabric. Aside from | | | | different makes of car, but can also be true for |
| your fire suit, always wear gloves and shoes that | | | | the same models of car. |
| are flame-retardant for added protection. Use only | | | | |