Sunday, March 01, 2026

Jack Hurt, Cobra racer, helmet from 1968 (thank you Joe!)


Thank you Joe for clueing me in to the fact that this is the allergy! 

Chloroethane, commonly known as ethyl chloride once widely used in producing tetraethyllead, a gasoline additive. was also used as a topical anesthetic to instantly numb skin, as a refrigerant, and an industrial solvent 

It causes temporary drunkenness, lack of coordination, and potential liver or kidney damage if inhaled



6 comments:

  1. Maybe he was warning the paramedics? ๐Ÿ˜‰Painting your blood type on the helmet is fine, unless you loose your head! Thanks for another stellar weekend ✨️ You constantly entertain with quality content.๐Ÿช… Take care ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™

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  2. Allergy. Just as you might note an allergy to penicillin or a certain anesthetic today. When I worked with a local club racing group most of the racers had their blood type and allergies (usually 'Allergies: None') on the helmet with those little Dymo stick on labels.

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    1. oh wow! Of course! THANKS! I just haven't seen enough helmets from the days when they put allergies on them.. Hell, I've never seen a single one

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  3. His goggles are interesting. It looks like they are painted silver, except for a strip to see through.

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    1. I can't make out what is going on there... they are sure weird. Your idea makes the most sense, to block out the sun, and reflection off the ground? Maybe even the reflections off the chrome bumpers? I know there is too much shine off most stuff when driving, and I've worn polaroid glasses for decades to make it easier to avoid glare.

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