When I told my kids they were going to drive race cars, there were some concerns. “But I don’t have a license, Mommy,” my 7-year-old lamented. “Will we have to wear helmets?” my 9-year-old whined.

Most of us are aware that China has a knack for manufacturing some very wild gear, and cheap, too. Some folks even make a living out of trying out Chinese gear and putting it to the test. Edwin Olding ...