helmet??

[gjp]

Looking to get a helmet or racing. E-bay has tons. I need one that meets racing requirements for infenion raceway.? any help please.

 

[wantingasy]

Re: helmet??

Gettin closer huh? I know you're getting excited...haha

 

[Don W.]

Re: helmet??

http://www.saferacer.com/g650m2he.html

$110.00
I believe this is the correct one but call first and make sure this is correct for drag racing. (Different than motorcycle.) I got excellent service from these folks.

 

[gjp]

Re: helmet??

Is this one good for racing??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pyro...yZ107069QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Don W.]

Re: helmet??

Is this one good for racing??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pyrotech-Open-Face-Helmet-SNELL-SA-2000-SA2000_W0QQitemZ150029132529QQihZ005QQcategoryZ107069QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'm not sure but it seems to me that helmets are only "good" for 5 years. A Snell 2000 helmet may have "expired." Check carefully.

 

[myclone]

Re: helmet??

http://www.saferacer.com/g650m2he.html

$110.00
I believe this is the correct one but call first and make sure this is correct for drag racing. (Different than motorcycle.) I got excellent service from these folks.

Last I checked into it the bike helmets cant legally be used for automotive use since the bike helmet lacks fire retardant stuff. Least thats the way I remember reading it so dont quote me.

Some tracks check some dont...I use a full face bike helmet (didnt know the rules when I bought it) and havent been bothered so far and I hear from other ppl that road courses check your helmet regularly. I dunno since Ive yet to get on a road course but it seems there was a thread about what helmet to use over on the prot-touring forum a while back...might do a quick search there.

 

[Don W.]

Re: helmet??

Infineon checks. I've seen them accept some, reject others. Might be worth a phone call.

 

[gjp]

Re: helmet??

Thanks guys. I just dont want to spend 300$ on one for one race day. Don what one did you get?
So the "M" stands for motorcycle? theres so many different numbers and letters that its giving me a headach.LOL

 

[dgoodhue]

Re: helmet??

I'm not sure but it seems to me that helmets are only "good" for 5 years. A Snell 2000 helmet may have "expired." Check carefully.

They banned Snell 90 this year and will be banning Snell 95 next year. I have a snell 95 fs that I have used a dozen times

 

[stlSY]

Re: helmet??

Last I checked into it the bike helmets cant legally be used for automotive use since the bike helmet lacks fire retardant stuff. Least thats the way I remember reading it so dont quote me.

You can be quoted on that one, that is correct. From the Snell website:

What are the differences between the SA, M and K standards?
SA Standard was designed for auto racing while M Standard was for motorcycling and other motorsports. There are three major differences between them:
SA standard requires flammability test while the M standard does not;
SA standard allows narrower visual field than M standard (Some SA helmets may not be street legal);
SA standard has rollbar impact test while M standard does not.
The K standards are very similar to the SA standards, however the K standards omit the requirements for flame retardency.

 

[gjp]

Re: helmet??

Thanks.

 

[Don W.]

Re: helmet??

This one actually, not the one in my original post:

http://www.saferacer.com/gf750openface.html

It's close out now. I would assume the SA2005 came out this year.

http://www.saferacer.com/gfopfasahe.html

I bought mine in '05. Don't forget; Assumption is the mother of all screwups. Phone calls are cheap compared to the cost of the wrong helmet.

 

[gjp]

Re: helmet??

I like that one. So an SA2005 should be good for a while? I will call and check to Don. Thanks.

 

[QUICK STORM]

Re: helmet??

you can borrow mine, until i need it

 

[gjp]

Re: helmet??

I think I have a bigger head then you.LOL