helmets?

[Paul Workman]

The 1/2 mile shootout requires a DOT approved helmet, purchased in the past ten years. I have one I've had for a little longer - paid over $100 @ the time, but what difference does it make when I bought it? Any full face shields that are favorites out there? Any to stay away from?

TIA,

P.

[Jagdpanzer]

Can't go wrong with a good Bell or Simpson helmet Snell SA2010 rated

[PhillipsLT5]

I would go with full face Simpson
Its your safety
snell 2010 good
Try this
http://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/simpson-v-sport-series-helmets

[WARP TEN]

The 1/2 mile shootout requires a DOT approved helmet, purchased in the past ten years. I have one I've had for a little longer - paid over $100 @ the time, but what difference does it make when I bought it? Any full face shields that are favorites out there? Any to stay away from? TIA, P.

I need to get one also. SA2010. There are some inexpensive ones that are SA2010 aproved, like G Force. My issue is I want to try a couple on to verify size, fit, vision etc. and it is hard to find a place close by to do so. I have spotted one retailer in Barrington, Northstar Motorsports that sells helmets and one day soon I will head over there. Anyone aropund Chicago know of anything closer to Lake Bluff IL? Plenty of Harley delaerships around but they say motorcycle helmets rated SA2010 are not acceptable, although I don't know why. --Bob

[Jagdpanzer]

Here is a link to Snell Standards site
http://www.smf.org/stds

[Paul Workman]

I need to get one also. SA2010. There are some inexpensive ones that are SA2010 aproved, like G Force. My issue is I want to try a couple on to verify size, fit, vision etc. and it is hard to find a place close by to do so. I have spotted one retailer in Barrington, Northstar Motorsports that sells helmets and one day soon I will head over there. Anyone aropund Chicago know of anything closer to Lake Bluff IL? Plenty of Harley delaerships around but they say motorcycle helmets rated SA2010 are not acceptable, although I don't know why. --Bob

Thanks so far all..

Yeah, Bob, same here. I have a rated motorcycle helmet, & I guess it doesn't qualify. I don't know how close they check, but I'd rather not be kept from racing for lack of a "brain bucket" that I should have anyway. There is a polaris joint nearby, and maybe they have some I can try on, at least to get the size right.

P.

[gbrtng]

Plenty of Harley delaerships around but they say motorcycle helmets rated SA2010 are not acceptable, although I don't know why. --Bob
Motorcyclists use M-rated helmets - SA-rated ones are flame retardant which
apparently does not interest bikers. No reason why you can't ride your Harley with an SA helmet.

[Ronstar]

What else is required besides a helmet?

[batchman]

IIRC Snell ratings are much more stringent than DOT. Pretty sure a Snell M helmet meets DOT.

Helmets age out due to reliance on foam, which degrades with time.

Sounds like a blast - looking forward to your post on topic.

Best,
- Jeff

[cvette98pacecar]

This is the Cheapest that I found. The Bandit is roughly 150.00 cheaper than everyone else.

http://www.amazon.com/Simpson-4200032-Bandit-Black-Helmet/dp/B005JVOI9Y/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_12

[cvette98pacecar]

What else is required besides a helmet?

Racing Rules And Regulations
• Helmet required (D.O.T. or Snell rated) ten years or newer.
• Full covered shoe wear required.
• No shorts, no sandals permitted. All vehicles must have tech inspection form completed, prior to entering
Tech lane.
• All vehicles must go through tech inspection.
• Convertibles must have factory rollover protection. Please contact us if you are unsure if your car has this
option.
• Only convertibles with a cage & 5 point safety harness will be allowed to run top down if participant
chooses.
• Alternative fuels to gasoline and diesel must be reported to our crew, for submission to rescue personnel.
Example: Methanol, Alcohol, Nitrous, etc.
• Your vehicle assigned number must be visible at right upper corner of your windshield and right rear corner

[Mystic ZR-1]

March Hot Rod magazine has an article
on Snell SA2010 certified helmets. There's 6 listed
all less than $400. Least $ is by G-Force @
$199

[Paul Workman]

Picked up a HJC, Snell 2010 rated for $138 yesterday. Now to ge some tires and open my TB. This is exciting!

P.

[cvette98pacecar]

Well do tell where you get the helmet.

[Hammer]

Summit will beat anybodies price by a buck.

[PhillipsLT5]

Its all about fitment, rating & safety, not $, Its your head/safety
Rules for this seem relaxed, check those tires for dates, cracks, pressure, no blowouts please at 150 aprox

[batchman]

True dat.

Also highly recommend tight hubs. While free play up to .005" is ok per FSM at 150mph when you need brakes you do not want runout from hub vibe.

As I seem to have become highly experienced in hub life cycles I did once find a bumpy brake zone plus a tired hub allowed a caliper to hop the pin and become intimate with the inside of the wheel. Good news was this happened at 35mph.

Cheers,
- Jeff