Aardwolf

Road America won't accept my Snell-95 helmet this year. It must be Snell-2000 or newer. I was thinking of getting something rated 2005. But, I can't find much information on what each rating means. There is SFI, SA, M2005? What are all these ratings and would anyone know witch I can use at Road America? I goto a spring and fall HPDE there each year, that is it.

AU N EGL

M = Motorcyles ( heavier and not vented in most cases)

SA = Special Application ( nomex liner and in most cases kevlar shell ) and vented for cooling


Current rating is SA2005. Many car clubs are tracks will no longer accept a M or motorcyle rating.

Also there are a few helmet manufacture say, "Exceeds DOT or Snell ratings" If they did they would pay the SNELL testing fee and get a SNELL rating for their product. i.e. stay away from these helmets

Snell Memorial Foundation http://www.smf.org/

Aardwolf

Thank you for the info. and site!

Wicked Weasel

I see more and more HPDEs that will not accept M Helmets and all are requiring 2000 and up.

Look around for a SA-2005 helmet. You will be happy in the long run..

MNCrystalRed2011

Get an SA2005. It should be acceptable at almost all venues for at least 10 years.

Bill Hetzel

Absolutely, get a SA2005. SA2000 are available at "closeout prices" now because they won't be accepted in a couple of years. SCCA Roadracing has mandated SA2005 for, I think, the last 4 years and that will filter down to the Club Trials and HPDE's very soon.

"If you have a $50 head, buy a $50 helmet"

Mikelly

Santa brought me a new Zamp helmet. It is a well made, light weight and comfortable helmet. It's also SA2005 rated and was a great price thru Jegs.

Mike