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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 08:08 PM
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Anyone know of the cheapest most affordable helmet dot snell approved for tracking racing as its a requirement in the large size? Also with cool designs.
I was thinking maybe one of these
Amazon.com: TRIANGLE Matte Black Full Face Helmet Lightweight, Aerodynamic, Comfortable Street Bike Motorcycle Helmet Unisex Adult DOT Approved : Automotive Amazon.com: TRIANGLE Matte Black Full Face Helmet Lightweight, Aerodynamic, Comfortable Street Bike Motorcycle Helmet Unisex Adult DOT Approved : Automotive
It says unisex helmet but is dot approved? According to my head circumference i need a large at 23inches. Maybe this one
Amazon.com: 1STORM Motorcycle Bike Full FACE Helmet Mechanic MATT Black - Tinted Visor; Size XL (59-60 cm 23.2/23.4 Inch) : Automotive Amazon.com: 1STORM Motorcycle Bike Full FACE Helmet Mechanic MATT Black - Tinted Visor; Size XL (59-60 cm 23.2/23.4 Inch) : Automotive

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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 08:38 PM
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You need a Auto Racing Helmet not a motorcycle helmet for many track inspections.
Your call, but you spend as much as you think your head is worth
Having rode through more than 1 high speed (> 100 ) crash, i go higher not lower.
You can spend up to a $2000
My current helmet is a Bell M rated helmet, IIRC it was about 600 bucks.
They have expiration dates, current is a SA2020 cert I believe.

If your going fast enough to require a cage,, you should wear the right gear..

I've also worked a lot of track support pulling folks out of bent cars.
Youd be surprised how much of a beating a helmet takes..
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 01:46 PM
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You need to be looking at either Bell or Simpson for the helmets. Really any Drag Racing style helmet will work and Google will be your friend here.

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If i get one i may get this one its the cheapest SNELL2020 DOT approved. Any reason not to buy this one? Its for my daily driven 99 corvette which i dont think will ever see over 450whp. Zamp H75903FL FS-9 M2020D SNELL & DOT Motorcycle/Racing Helmet Matte Black Large | eBay
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Check with your local track to see what the requirements are...NHRA requires SFI rated helmet 2015 or newer right now.

BUT, as said above, what's your noggin worth ?
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Zamp or Racequip are cheap and perfectly fine for a slower car

a lot of track are requiring full face, so go with one of them
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