I'm about to embark on my first track event at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on the 3rd of November and am looking for a nice racing helmet. Does anyone have any suggestions on which brand(s) to get and which to stay away from? I'm vaguely familiar with the snell ratings. SA2000 is the latest right?

Maybe you can post which model helmet you have !!!

Thanks!!!

 

yes SA2000.
I have SA95

i bought mine at http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com/

it was an ARAI GP-3.

now the latest is the GP-5k. about $659... There are some other brands, but this is what I went with. I wanted JDM

-aoib0t, who is a JDM pen.

 

SA2000 ONLY

Snell Ratings explained: http://www.smf.org

Place to Buy: http://www.bellmotorsports.com

 

i bought one from racers wholesale(model GF950 Full-Face (SA2000) due to mix up on my part(long story)
anyways. it was $240 , I could have got a Bell for $299.
If I ever got into anything other then HPDE, I would get something better.


[Modified by scott_k, 11:15 PM 10/16/2002]

 

I got a Bell M2 from Sube Sports. Gets a from me. I might sell it however..If anyone is interested, make offer.

 

After trying on a friends, I'm really liking the Simpson helmets.... don't remember the name though.... But when it's time for me to get a helmet, that's the one I'm getting.

 

You got IM.

 

Would a bike helmet be any good? My friends Yamaha helmet looks great and I am sure it's top notch ($1000cdn)


[Modified by NunRacer, 1:01 PM 10/17/2002]

 

The avatar shows an SA95 Shoei RF-4.

 

are the tracks in the southern california area allowing use of non SA2000 helmets? i hear they are strict with this...

b2/exody...didn't get any IM from ya

 

I'm in the same boat as you, I posted this :https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=308836

 

I have the Simpson LX open face and I got it from Simpson World in Torrance. They are $239.00 plus tax. Its a great inexpensive helmet for a beginner!

 

bieffe predator $350ish from ioport - the best!

 

You should be able to use an SA95 rated helmet until 2005. After that, I'm pretty sure they won't be any good anymore. Might as well get an SA2000..... it will meet requirements for a longer period of time so it is a better investment.

 

For the cost conscious, I got a G-Force open face SA2000 from Racer Wholesale for $160. Check the regulations, usually motorcycle helmets are ok for autox, but you need SA rated for track events...

 

Probably not. Motorcycle helmets get an M rating, they are not fire retardant. You can get away with it sometimes, but not always. Should be fine for autocross though.

 

Bieffe F1-GP...people always look at me funny becuase the helmet is aerodynamically designed...got it at a SA-95 closeout...in 5 years(when I bought it) I'll probably want another helmet, so I didn't worry about the SA-95 rating.
http://www.bieffeamerica.com for their helmets

Purchased through http://www.bellmotorsports.com/

Good information on helmet choices http://www.bellmotorsports.com/equiprec.htm

Also bought the helmet because...

Bieffe SA helmets use carbon fiber and kevlar composites for strength and weight reduction.

Can be used in:
SPRINT, FORMULA, OPEN CAR, DRAGSTERS, KARTS:

Any BELL ULTRA & PRO or Bieffe SA helmet may be used. Aerodynamic features are suggested to minimize lift and buffeting. (Fuelling II, Dominator, F1-GP) Karters may use Snell K rated helmets. Drag racers requiring a lifeline system should contact NHRA – rules are too vague for us to offer a system at this time.

SEDANS, PRODUCTION CARS: (any enclosed car with wind protection)

DIRT TRACK, OFF ROAD:

BELL XFM, Bieffe F1 or F1-GP are unvented lightweight composite helmets suitable for all forms of racing. (Sprint, Baja, tractor pull, etc.) Sprint drivers and other higher speed competition cars where the helmet is exposed to the air stream prefer the F1-GP for its aerodynamic features.

 

Find something that is SA2k and fits you well. Don't mail order unless you're really really certain. Wear sunglasses when you try out the helmet, if you wear them at the track. Your biggest option will be for a full or open face.

 

here's the one i got... i havent received it yet, and i hope it turns out good. its snell and dot approved...

 

nice. i think i'll look really dorky in one tho. hahaha maybe i can dress up as one during halloween. =p anyways....nice pics. i was thinking about getting a helmet aroun december. *x mas present to myself* haha

 

i bought a bell, works fine for me, nice comfort, good visibility, and snell approved. It was only $120 too, d8168055 shows a pic of the helmet a couple posts up.



[Modified by Jackson4Door, 1:34 AM 10/18/2002]

 

Buy a Spoon helmet.... only $5000

 

Get an Arai helmet. You wont be disappointed.