racing helmet question
07-29-2007, 04:51 PM
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racing helmet question Went to the track and they told me i need a helmet if i'm going to race again. 
My dumb question is how do i measure my head to get the right sized helmet. 
i don't wear hats. i saw a bunch of helmets on ebay for cheap. Can anyone help.
My dumb question is how do i measure my head to get the right sized helmet. i don't wear hats. i saw a bunch of helmets on ebay for cheap. Can anyone help. 
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get a piece of string and wrap it around your head then meassure it this will be close, i went one size smaller helmet fits great. but its not just any helmet it has to be an approved helmet ie. SFi, SNELL, SA2005 http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...s=false&N=+115
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Originally Posted by 99zee
Go to your local race or motorcycle shop and try some on. Fi
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Go to a local place that sells motorcycles and try some on to be sure. There are also sizing charts online where you can measure the circumference of your head. You may want to look into HJC. I currently use an HJC CL-14 that is Snell and DOT approved. It was only about $60.
07-30-2007, 05:21 AM
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Motorcycle helmets are fine for drag racing, at least at Oreilly Raceway Park. Must be Snell approved.
For road racing, however, a different certification is required.
You really need to fit the helmet first. My HJC helmets run a little smaller than other brands, such as a Shoei. Plus, different styles fit differently, and may fit your headshape better than others.
For road racing, however, a different certification is required.
You really need to fit the helmet first. My HJC helmets run a little smaller than other brands, such as a Shoei. Plus, different styles fit differently, and may fit your headshape better than others.
07-30-2007, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by koolaid_kid
Motorcycle helmets are fine for drag racing, at least at Oreilly Raceway Park. Must be Snell approved.
For road racing, however, a different certification is required.
You really need to fit the helmet first. My HJC helmets run a little smaller than other brands, such as a Shoei. Plus, different styles fit differently, and may fit your headshape better than others.
For road racing, however, a different certification is required.
You really need to fit the helmet first. My HJC helmets run a little smaller than other brands, such as a Shoei. Plus, different styles fit differently, and may fit your headshape better than others.
If you are planning to make your car a lot faster then I would say spend the extra money on the good helmet. Just because you don't need the better one is no reason not to protect your head, you only get one of those.
And as FXGS said motorcycle helmets are not as resilient as automotive helmets.
