[Chris B.]

Originally Posted by RedBowTies88

will these new rules apply to drag strips as well?

The drag racing rules are different. These are the latest I found.

§ 13:62-5.22 Helmets, head cushions, and head and neck
restraints
(a) All drivers shall wear a properly secured helmet which
meets or exceeds the Snell Memorial Foundation Testing
Standards for special application (SA) or motorcycle (M) use,
respectively, incorporated herein by reference, as may be
amended and supplemented, which has not reached the
expiration date established by the Snell Memorial Foundation
at the time of the event. The standards are available from the
Snell Memorial Foundation, 3628 Madison Avenue, Suite 11,
North Highlands, CA 95660.
(b) Where required under NHRA rules, incorporated by
reference at N.J.A.C. 13:62-5.39, all drivers shall wear a
properly secured head and neck restraint device/system or neck
collar which is commercially-produced and designed for
racing.
§ 13:62-5.23 Face shield
The driver of all vehicles not equipped with windshields shall
wear a properly secured, full face helmet with a face shield of
the type which meets or exceeds U.S.A. standard
Specifications for Head, Eye and Respiratory Protection Z2.1-
1959 testing standard.