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Paul Workman · 01-30-2013

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 · 01-30-2013

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

PhillipsLT5 · 01-30-2013

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

WARP TEN · 01-31-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 01-31-2013

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

Paul Workman · 01-31-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

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 · 01-31-2013

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Originally Posted by WARP TEN

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 · 01-31-2013

What else is required besides a helmet?

batchman · 01-31-2013

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 · 01-31-2013

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

http://www.amazon.com/Simpson-420003...im_sbs_auto_12

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	helmets? 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. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

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Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: helmets? Can't go wrong with a good Bell or Simpson helmet Snell SA2010 rated __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

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PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,452	Re: helmets? I would go with full face Simpson Its your safety snell 2010 good Try this http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...series-helmets

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Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: helmets? Here is a link to Snell Standards site http://www.smf.org/stds __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

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batchman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I live at Devens, one run at a time Posts: 455	Re: helmets? 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 __________________ [I]91 ZR-1 #1840, autocrossing in SCCA BSP. FIC S/S's DRM chip/Watson/Borla/lid/LW batt&headlights, springs, shocks, pads & lines, quick rack & Turn One, camber brace, 32/22mm sways, A/C halfway deleted 17x11 & 12 CCW's, 315 & 335 Hoosier A6s [/I]

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cvette98pacecar Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,479	Re: helmets? This is the Cheapest that I found. The Bandit is roughly 150.00 cheaper than everyone else. http://www.amazon.com/Simpson-420003...im_sbs_auto_12 __________________ Robert J. DeMarco [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR=blue]G[/COLOR][COLOR=red]rand[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]S[/COLOR][COLOR=red]port[/COLOR] Registry Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime Member #2655 Pacecar Registry Member [COLOR=red]ZOOM Charter Member - ZR-1 Owners of Michigan[/COLOR] [COLOR=plum][I]ZR-1[/I] Registry member since 2012 [/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1990 LPE "368" Aerobody ZR-1, Last ZR-1 built by John[/COLOR] 1991 Callaway Aerobody ZR-1, DRM 500 1991 Shinoda Aerobody Spyder, 1998 Pace Car