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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Can I use a Motorcycle Helmet to meet Snell/DOT standard or is there a special one for DR'ing.? Just got into low 12's and need proper helmet.

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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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Look at the certification tag in the helmet.

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Most drag strips will let you use a current SNELL approved "M" rated helmet.
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Now you need at least a Snell 95 helmet at a NHRA track; for next season you will need at least a Snell 96.
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Is there such a thing as a Snell 96? I thought Snell revised it's certificates every 5 years.

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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Is there such a thing as a Snell 96? I thought Snell revised it's certificates every 5 years.

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I am pretty sure that last year NHRA notified everyone they would soon require at least a Snell 2000 rating so you would need either a Snell 2000 or a Snell 2005. (They do upgrade it every 5 years.) Also, most tracks I have been to don't even check the helment. I guess it just depends on where you go.

If they do hold you to the rules an M rated helment will not be adequate. The M rating is for motorcycles and it is not flame proof. Helments made for auto racing that meet Snell requirements are.
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