Good helmet for HPDE?
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Good helmet for HPDE?
Hello,
I am going to Summit Point for a "Friday at the Track" event. They require a Helmet (SA2000/M2000 or higher rating). What do you all recommend? I am bringing my 2008 C6 coupe and my 2004 BMW M3 cabrio. I have never tracked my car before, so I am completely lost.
I am going to Summit Point for a "Friday at the Track" event. They require a Helmet (SA2000/M2000 or higher rating). What do you all recommend? I am bringing my 2008 C6 coupe and my 2004 BMW M3 cabrio. I have never tracked my car before, so I am completely lost.
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Many tracks and organizations will not allow any 2000 helmet. Get at least a SA2005 or SA2010. Many tracks will not allow a "M" (motorcycle) rated helmet. If you get a SA2005-2010 you will be good at most if not all tracks.
I have a Bell sport and it works fine for me. Try them on if you can. I knew what size I needed and ordered mine as there are none to try on in Little Rock. Good luck and have fun.
I have a Bell sport and it works fine for me. Try them on if you can. I knew what size I needed and ordered mine as there are none to try on in Little Rock. Good luck and have fun.
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I would recommend buying one that is as new as possible. That way you can use it for the longest time (10 years). I would also recommend buying an SA2010 rated helmet so you can use it for whatever you want. It would be good for autocross, HPDE, drags, etc.
I just bough a new helmet this year. I prefer open faced helmets so I bought a Pyrotect Pro Airflow SA2010.
I just bough a new helmet this year. I prefer open faced helmets so I bought a Pyrotect Pro Airflow SA2010.
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Goto the OG Racing pro store at Summit point (call and get their hours)
Or go the store in sterling and try on helmets.
This will get you a well fitting helmet and one that will be good for several years
Or go the store in sterling and try on helmets.
This will get you a well fitting helmet and one that will be good for several years
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I just ordered a Bell M4 from Apex Performance and I am very happy with the quality. I think they are still running a special with a free helmet bag, free shipping, and a cotton helmet sock.
I agree with going with a SA2010 and full face.
I agree with going with a SA2010 and full face.
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I have both and if you run with open windows (usually required) you will only get hit in the face ONCE with clag/OPR/tire boogers flying at over 100 mph and then you will switch to a closed face helmet.
Yes they are hotter & you can't talk out of them as well, deal with it.
Open face good for autox.
Yes they are hotter & you can't talk out of them as well, deal with it.
Open face good for autox.
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I have both and if you run with open windows (usually required) you will only get hit in the face ONCE with clag/OPR/tire boogers flying at over 100 mph and then you will switch to a closed face helmet.
Yes they are hotter & you can't talk out of them as well, deal with it.
Open face good for autox.
Yes they are hotter & you can't talk out of them as well, deal with it.
Open face good for autox.
My current helmet is a Simpson Carbon Fiber Stingray. I love the light weight and it comes pre-drilled for HANS.