HJC Price Change

After much finagling with HJC, we've managed to achieve a new, lower price for all of our HJC Helmets!

HJC AR-10 - Was $299.99, Now $269.99


HJC SI-12 - Was $699.99, Now $629.99



HJC HX-10 - Was $899.99, Now $809.99

HANS Press Release - Nascar Related

Just received a press release from Hans:

HANS ADVANCEMENTS APPROVED FOR NASCAR COMPETITION

Atlanta, Georgia (June 9, 2008) – HANS Performance Products announced today that NASCAR has approved the use of the new Vision Advantage PLUS™ sliding tether system and the HANS Device Sport Series.

The new Vision Advantage PLUS™ sliding tether system permits improvements in left and right visibility by allowing easy but controlled rotation of a racer’s helmet. The proven results are tethers that allow over four times the field of view of competing head and neck restraints.

The HANS Device Sport Series provides drivers with class leading performance at a value price. Starting at $595 for youth sizes, the Sport Series features a revolutionary carbon fiber composite combined with an innovative and proprietary molding process.

NASCAR did extensive testing to ensure their driver’s protection. Sales Director Howard Bennett said, “We’re very pleased that NASCAR approved the Vision Advantage Plus sliding tether and HANS Device Sport Series. We recognize they trust us to keep NASCAR participants secure.”

Introduced at the PRI show in December of 2007, the Vision Advantage Plus sliding tether and HANS Device Sport Series have been approved by the SFI Foundation and the FIA.

Hyperfest at Summit Point!!

NASA Mid-Atlantic's yearly Hyperfest event is nearly upon us again. On Saturday, June 21, 2008, Summit Point Motorsports Park in Summit Point, West Virginia will once again be flooded by drifters, racers, and all the other automotive enthusiasts from the Mid-Atlantic region. Aside from the Hankook US Drift Nationals and Club Racing competitions. The event also features the ever popular roll-over contest, track and rally ride-alongs, car show, and more!

We'll be there, too. Not only at our usual OG Racing at Summit Point Trackstore, but we will also be manning the Sparco Motorsports booth. Come say hi!

NASA Hans Requirement - UPDATE

As most NASA members have known, a deadline of June 2nd was set for the requirement of all NASA club members to use a SFI 38.1 or FIA 8858 Head and Neck Restraint (ie. HANS Device).

Late last month, we contacted NASA officials regarding a shortage of HANS Devices from the manufacturer (namely, the new HANS Sport model in the Large size). With this information in hand, NASA made the decision to postpone the deadline by 1 month so that the requirement date would not be until July 2, 2008. This would allow time for HANS to ship the back-ordered devices and makes sure all club racers would have time to obtain suitable head and neck restraint devices.

Shock Doctor Eject Helmet Removal System

This is a neat little safety device we just got in. The idea behind the Shock Doctor Eject system is simple - if a driver or passenger needs to be extracted from a vehicle after an accident, there is most likely going to be the risk of a spinal injury (you know the rule - don't move the injured unless you have to!) For the EMT or first-responder, removing the helmet is a high priority; but how do you do this without risking further spinal trauma?

Originally marketed as the Hats Off Device, Shock Doctor Eject device was invented by a motorcycle racer that had his helmet violently removed after an accident. The device is simple - insert an inflatable bag between the helmet and the crash victim's head; inflate the bag and the helmet gently slides right off!

In our opinion, this is a device that EMT/track officials at ALL motorsport tracks and speedways need to be trained about and have in their tool kits. The Eject Device is so small and unobtrusive that it can easily be permanently pre-installed in any automotive or motorcycle helmet!

See more details here: Shock Doctor Eject Helmet Removal System

Shock Doctor Eject demonstration at Indy 500:

NASA Mid-Atlantic Sponsorship

If you haven't heard, OG Racing has picked up the title of Official Motorsports Safety Equipment Supplier for the NASA Mid Atlantic Region:

STERLING, VA, April 8, 2008 – OG Racing signed an agreement with NASA Mid-Atlantic to become the official Motorsports Safety Equipment Supplier for the Chapter. NASA (National Auto Sport Association) Mid-Atlantic offers a myriad of drivers education and competition events ranging from autocross to wheel-to-wheel road racing. Chris Cobetto, Director of NASA Mid-Atlantic commented "We are very happy to have such a long standing and well respected member of the Road Racing community join the NASA Mid Atlantic family. It only takes a five minute conversation with Bill Love to know why OG Racing has succeeded for so long. While Bill and OG Racing take their work very seriously it is easy to recognize the ring of true track enthusiasts in all their voices. We try our best to look out for our membership and it is nice to know that NASA Mid Atlantic has a sponsor so dedicated to each and every one of them."

Bill Love, President of OG Racing said of the agreement "We welcome this opportunity to work with the fastest growing motorsports group in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are confident that OG Racing will provide knowledge, service and products beyond what has been available to NASA previously. We look forward to working with NASA Mid Atlantic to increase awareness of the latest developments in safety equipment."

Welcome!

Welcome to the new OG Racing blog. We've set this up to bring the racing public the latest news from OG Racing (your favorite motorsports safety shop) and the Motorsports Safety Industry. Check back often to see all new product information and our latest exploits!