head socks- where do you buy them cheap

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head socks- where do you buy them cheap

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i guess this is the proper section for this gumption based thread

i think i overheard someone saying you can get head socks at possibly hardware stores for $3 or something?

truth to this statement?
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Paint store :thumbup:
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Or you can do the Jim Hall Kart Racing School. Head sock is free...school is $400.

You might also try a ski/snowboard store.
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http://www.k1racegear.com/p-39-cotton-h ... clava.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This is a karting type, just cotton, 3 for $10. They also have Nomex ones if that's what you need.
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You put it in your pocket or leave it in your helmet as you're leaving the indoor karting place... :?
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Places like Pegasus racing on-line have some nicer less expensive ones
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Tom wins
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But is cool when Tom paints the red barn and comes home looking like Rachel Jade Nichols.
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