Hey guys,

getting ready for the Spring Track Days (Going to b my first season) . Im looking for a helmet and just wana know what everyone is using ? I know different clubs have different regulations. What is an acceptable price to pay ?

 

If you don't ride a motorcycle, get a dedicated car helmet. If you have a motorcycle, then get a motorcycle helmet, full face. Don't get open face. Keep the visor down, if it's not too hot.

I happen to like the Bell helmets a whole lot. I have a pretty wide head, and they tend to fit me better. Try to go to somewhere that has some in stock, or order from a place that allows returns. Expect it to be tight for a while. 300-400 is probably average. Just remember it's your head. It's worth protecting. Usually.

 

thanks ... oh an thanks for the brake line hook-up too lol

know of any websites to look at for ideas ?

 

i totally agree and i like Bell helmets myself and sometimes you can find them with good sales

 

Im more of a simpson guy. Black bandit, black visor

 

is that the Stigs brother lmao ?

 

Lol his evil twin from the USA rofl. Nah stig uses a simpson diamondback usually

 

I have an HJC Full face Snell SA rated helmet, now its got my HANS hookups and all in it and a radio, but its very comfortable, breathes well and is SCCA / NASA legal

 

Safe Racer is a good website to look for helmets. What ever you do make sure that you get a Snell 2005 rated helmet because that is what all the track days have as a standard for helmets this year and yes they look for the snell rating inside the helmet.

 

Snell 2010 if you want to run the last SCCA event I was at. I could be wrong though. Only knew what I was told when they refused the helmet that I brought.

 

Hrmm, should only be 2005 or newer. They are good for 10 years(and the sometimes a little leeway) which is why the 2000 are officially not allowed anymore, but 2005 is still fine. A lot of people go ahead and get 2010 since they will be good until 2020.

Like others have said, it's really worth it to be able to try them on in person, especially if you have no idea what size you head is.

If this is your first event, you also might want to consider seeing if they will have loaner helmets, and use one of those. No point dropping the cash for your own helmet just to find out this isn't something you want to do on the regular.

 

I use this for drag racing. Snell 2010 and cheap. Bell Vortex Grind Helmet - $99.99 closeout special! In stock NOW! :: MSRP: $179.99

 

u just made my day lmao

 

I bought my HJC AC12 at a motorcycle shop for $120 new. its just a black full face, but its Snell 2010 Approved.

 

i have a black open face bell i got from safe racer when the 2010 models came out and got a killer deal on it works great and i have airbags so dont need a full face

 

bought the bell in silver cant waittttt

 

I got red. Shipped today.

 

i run a gforce helmet. best for the money imho

 

I thought the Snell Rating was only good for 5 YEARS not 10.

 

the one i got is rated 2010 soo im good

 

its 10 years but they come out with a new one every 5 years