TheBlueKnight

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I'm going to the strip for the first time and Sacramento Raceway's site says I need an SFI approved Helmet. I have a Motorcycle helmet like this one...


...that says DOT approved on the back. Can I use this? I've been searching SFI helmets but I'm not getting anywhere. Have you guys ever used a motorcycle helmet like this either?



Thanks Guys! Prey for 12.9 for my time, LOL

kenSS

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DOT will not work. It has to have the snell label inside the helmet. snell2000 is the oldest one that is allowed. new helmets will be snell 2005.

9t8z28

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I have used a motorcycle helmet like the Oneal one you have pictured. I didn't like using it due to the meterial around my face. I took the shield off but it was still bulky. If you have the money, I would buy an open faced helmet but if you don't the closed face will work.

fccs

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lol, at my track I just use my friends dirtbike helmet or my friends helmet from his street bike. I don't see what the big deal is, those helmets are obviously made to protect your head and im pretty sure a bike is going to be going faster then the car anyways

fknsmshn

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I was told I need a Snell 2009 rating. Again, no DOT.

TJ

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sa2005 is the minimum i believe.
if its just test and tune, you may get away with any helmet depending on the track.
make sure its a 31.1 rating if you buy one.
the cheaper 41.1 ratings are not for door cars. they are for bikes.

sciff5

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Never heard this 31.1 vs 41.1

what??

Just stick with a Snell SA2005 and you'll be good for any type of aut oracing you want to do.

TheBlueKnight

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Thanks guys!

9t8z28

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No one is making a big deal out of it.........

Reboot

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Snell 2000 rated helmets are NHRA approved until 1/1/2012. Snell 2005's are good until 1/1/2017.

Old Geezer

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A $50 head?? Then a $50 helmet, and UR GTG...

TJ

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31.1 is flame retardant for being in the cockpit.
41.1 is NON flame retardant.

you get stict tech, they may boot you.
just explaining the options.
a plastic bowl will work at some tracks, so im not preaching here, ust providing info.
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brandoz28

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TJ, i think you've got that bass ackwards

TJ

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i know that now. i typed it up wrong.
here is a link i surfed for.
http://www.sfifoundation.com/helmets.html

Xtremespeed

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One thing to consider for those using motorcycle helmets. These helmets are designed basically for one impact and not the continuous bashing against a roll bar or the inside of your car. Not preaching, as I have used my motorcycle helmet in the car too, just something to keep in mind.

TJ

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who bashes their helmet against the rollbar?

sciff5

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Thats the part I'd worry about hitting my head on if I had one. Most people dont have FIA certified seats in their cars with roll bars or seat braces.. so if you get into a bad accident your seat can crush like tin foil as you flop around and you deff can get brained by your own roll bar.

TJ

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in a crash, yes, your helmet may hit multiple times, but you dont have to have "certified seats" to save your ***.
the ticket is having your belts correctly mounted and installed on the driver.
thats ultimately going to predict the outcome.
i hope not to be bashing and flopping around when im buckled in.
my .02

Xtremespeed

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I was just trying to point out a difference in helmet design, not convince anyone what to use. Some people don't know the difference, and may appreciate the information. I did when I learned many years ago.