where can i buy a racing helmet??

Black Stang 97

the guy on top of me is funny

Nov 11, 2004

483

0

0

Los Angeles, CA

Jul 9, 2006

#1

• Jul 9, 2006

• #1

anyone know where i can buy a racing helmet pretty cheap?? it has to be a SNELL 95 safety helmet, im gonna be going to fontana speedway this coming sunday.... and need it by then.....

 

trailblazr81

Member

May 17, 2003

571

0

16

Hollister, Cali

Jul 9, 2006

#2

• Jul 9, 2006

• #2

Check out Summit Racing or Jegs. They have excellent prices and can usually get it to your door within 2 days for like $9.

 

BennyBlown2v

New Member

Dec 9, 2004

1,233

1

0

Carmel, INdiana

Jul 9, 2006

#3

• Jul 9, 2006

• #3

http://www.bellracing.com/buy_bell.asp?sec=buybell

Find a local dealer, just as good as buying online cept you get it the same day and you don't have to pay shipping

 

B

bakos24

I find there is nothing better than a tasty wiener

Nov 29, 1999

4,461

87

134

NE, OH

Jul 9, 2006

#4

• Jul 9, 2006

• #4

Yep, Summitracing should have them. They usually can get it out the same day you place the order.

 

Black Stang 97

the guy on top of me is funny

Nov 11, 2004

483

0

0

Los Angeles, CA

Jul 9, 2006

#5

• Jul 9, 2006

• #5

wow theyre pretty expensive....i found some on ebay but for my track im going to it says snell 95 or better to meet the specifications, but i see some with m2000 or m2005, are they better then the snell 95 or worse???can i prolly get away with one of those??

 

Black Stang 97

the guy on top of me is funny

Nov 11, 2004

483

0

0

Los Angeles, CA

Jul 9, 2006

#6

• Jul 9, 2006

• #6

heres a link to the track requirements....

http://www.californiaspeedway.com/track_info/auto_club_dragway/auto_club_dragway_rules/

 

squares98

Member

Aug 20, 2004

852

0

17

Orange,ca

Jul 10, 2006

#7

• Jul 10, 2006

• #7

http://www.bellhelmets.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=99

they are located in costa mesa btw.

 

john_324

New Member

Jan 14, 2003

446

1

0

Washington, D.C.

Jul 17, 2006

#8

• Jul 17, 2006

• #8

I'm a Bell fan myself...they make some of the best helmets out there.

"M" rated helmets are for motorcycling. "SA" are for autosports ("Special Applications" I think it stands for).

Differences between M and SA ratings are mainly that M rated helmets are designed for multiple impacts (like when hitting the pavement as you roll after being thrown from a bike), whereas SA helmets are designed for one big impact (you hitting the interior when you hit the wall). Also, SA rated helmets have a greater fire resistance factor, as you may be trapped inside a burning vehicle; with a motorcycle, if there is a fire, you're likely not going to be around it (see above).

I'd say shell out the cash for the latest SA rated helmet you can find...I think it's SA2005 now. It'll be good for years, and in the terrible event you need it, you don't want to wish you had tried to save a few bucks.

 

merc123

Active Member

Jan 27, 2003

420

2

39

North GA

Jul 18, 2006

#9

• Jul 18, 2006

• #9

I use a G-Force Pro Graphix M2005 helmet in my dirt rfce car. All things considered though, I have a 5 point harness, full cage and racing seat. The chances of me being ejected or hitting something with my head is less than you in your street car. http://www.soloracer.com/gforcehelmets.html

I heard the opposite of what john said about the difference in the 2 but this website shows that the SA helmet has to have a rollbar impact test as the M doesn't. Additionally, SA helmets have a smaller eyeport than M rated helmets. http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Track/helmet.htm


As far as your track, you may need to call them and ask about the ratings. I would assume they want SA rated helmets but just a Snell 95 rating means any M or SA 95 or better helmet. The difference between the M and SA helmets are about $80. I bought my M rated helmet for $179 where as you can get the SA rated for about $259.

 

john_324

New Member

Jan 14, 2003

446

1

0

Washington, D.C.

Jul 18, 2006

#10

• Jul 18, 2006

• #10

merc123 said:

I heard the opposite of what john said about the difference in the 2 but this website shows that the SA helmet has to have a rollbar impact test as the M doesn't. Additionally, SA helmets have a smaller eyeport than M rated helmets. http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Track/helmet.htm

Click to expand...

Yeah, I could well have it backward. In any event, I'll broaden my comment just to say that M and SA helmets are designed for different purposes...definitely go with an SA one if you're doing autosports.

 

P

Pennywise2

Banned

May 16, 2006

1,379

1

0

Jul 18, 2006

#11

• Jul 18, 2006

• #11

You can try here www.ebay.com

 

B

bdcardinal

tree hugger

Jun 10, 2003

3,612

16

69

santa barbara, CA

Jul 18, 2006

#12

• Jul 18, 2006

• #12

i got my helmet from www.subesports.com i actually drove down to Huntington Beach in order to try them on and buy them in person. i have a SN2005 rated Bell M1 helmet. its excellent for road racing and has cutouts for glasses(which i wear all the time).

 

merc123

Active Member

Jan 27, 2003

420

2

39

North GA

Jul 19, 2006

#13

• Jul 19, 2006

• #13

I would definitely suggest finding someone that has one and trying it on. I'm fortunate and tried on an x-large and a medium and then used my military hat size to buy the medium. Gotta get the one that fits otherwise it's junk. I would also recommend the SA for what you need to do.