Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

---

This video shows my new Zamp racing helmet I purchased to go Drag Racing with, and how I painted it to match my car, and adorned it with some racing decals.
0:23 Showing the Zamp RZ-57 Helmets H784001M
0:35 What the 2026 IHRA rulebook says about helmets
1:00 DOT certified vs Snell certified
1:16 Helmet sizes & showing how mine fits
1:55 My custom "Cobbler Bob" logo stickers from Amazon (linked below)
2:30 Chat GPT made me some designs
2:51 Sanding down the whole helmet down with 400 grit sandpaper
4:13 The design laid out with masking tape
4:40 Primering the helmet with Summit Racing™ PBE Filler Primer 15 Oz. Flat Gray/Silver SUM-SP1104
5:41 Painting the helmet with cranberry laquer paint that AL Pavey in North Canton, OH mixed up after scanning my paint
8:03 Clear coating the helmet with laquer clear from AL Pavey's
10:03 Showing off the finished helmet
12:40 Discussing the class my 1971 Cutlass S will race in, and some of the IRHA rules regarding the 10:00-11.49 and the 11.50-13.99 categories
14:18 Showing my fire extinguisher
16:27 The 3 local dragstrips that I plan on taking my car to
17:07 Outro

Zamp RZ-57 Helmets H784001M:
summitracing.com/parts/ZSC-H784001M

Trail-Gear Quick-Release Fire Extinguisher Mounts 311009:
summitracing.com/parts/TGI-311009

Summit Racing™ Single Layer Driving Jackets SUM-51220-M:
summitracing.com/parts/SUM-51220-M

RaceQuip 350 Gloves 350005RQP:
summitracing.com/parts/VMS-350005

Paint supplies including scanning your paint and cusom mixing paint and putting it into a pressurized spray can:
A.L. Pavey
6535 Promway Ave NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
(330) 494-1405
alpavey.com