If you feel you want full race gear more power to you. That's your choice, let me make mine.
I think people forgot that bad shit can happen its part of life. If your so worried about getting hurt while riding go play bingo instead.
Just my .02
Its my hobby. I have 100 inch wheel base rigid but its what I do for fun. The guys who make money from it more power to them. But don't make my hobby shitty cause you want kick backs from sponsers.
I agree younger kids need the safety gear. As an adult I don't think you should have to be told what to wear when you race. You know the risk when you race. Use your head don't let someone else think for you.
Also anyone who gets on one of these machines knows what can't happen. So if you feel safe in shorts and a t shirt or full racing gear that's your choice. You should not have to have someone tell you what to wear.
No its not. If you worked and did what I do for a living you would be sick of hearing about safety stuff. This is for FUN. I'm sorry I don't want a bunch of fun governors making my hobby shitty.