Helmet recommendations for track/school/auto-x?

[Hornswoggler]

Just wondering what helmet everybody recommended for track/driving skool/autoX? I am preparing for the Road America class by Track Time on May 10th, and need a helmet. It must be a snell rating of 1995 or newer.

What helmet does everybody have, and are you happy with it? also, mention some good places to order helmets online if you know of any.

Thanks!

[Alex Mc]

I've always stood by my helmet- the Bieffe Predator. It's Snell 00 now, so you're fine for a long time as far as that goes. Its a CF/fiberglass composite- so its a really light helmet, which is important for me- i get headaches easily with heavy helmets. (i've had that problem through sports i've played.. Hocket, Lacrosse..)

It's only like $355, so its not TOO expensive, and its superlight, comfortable as hell, removeable washable liner, and it looks really sweet. Plus there are many visors available and the eyeport is suited for a sedan driver.. so its plenty big.

F1 replicas are also available..

[Matthew C Smith]

I use an open faced HJC CL-5. It was quite inexpensive (~$125) because I didn't have much money at the time and was not into autox/track much at the time. Eventually I'll get rid of it as I get more serious about DE's. I really like an open view area, so that usually means an open faced or more expensive closed.

here's a link to it http://www.hjchelmets.com/cl5.html

[Hornswoggler]

Awesome, thanks!

i would think that open-faced would be more comfortable (for breathing, visibility, etc.) but not quite as safe? are the "closed" helmets safer?

[Matthew C Smith]

A closed helmet will be safer. You've got something protecting your whole face for the most part be it from flying rocks, bugs, or god for bid, fire.

[Derek 350i]

I bought a G-Force SA2000 approved helmet for $220 at a local dirt track shop. I know of others using this helmet and they all seem to like it. I believe it is Kevlar/FG construction.

[Max M3]

Basically open-faced helmets are just about useless. They're also not allowed for most kind of events. I use a Bell M2 which has a large viewport. You get used to the viewing restrictions (versus an open face) very quickly. It's light and a great value for the $$$. See here: http://www.saferacer.com/bellm2.html

[Matthew C Smith]

Originally posted by Max M3
Basically open-faced helmets are just about useless. They're also not allowed for most kind of events. I use a Bell M2 which has a large viewport. You get used to the viewing restrictions (versus an open face) very quickly. It's light and a great value for the $$$. See here: http://www.saferacer.com/bellm2.html

I've yet to attend an autox or DE that didn't allow an open face.

[bmwm3n528]

Bieffe F1, anybody know much about this helmet, is it as breathable, as light?????

[Alex Mc]

The Bieffe F1 does not have ventilation.. its for a Formula/Open-cockpit car.. you need a sedan helmet.

Open-face helmets not allowed? Never heard of that.. its the safety rating, and open-face is approved just as easily!

[Hornswoggler]

The Bieffe Predators are allegedly hard to find right now... backorder (i think)

I ended up ordering a Bell M2. It was ventilated, and affordable. Too bad it SMELLS FUNNY!

[bmwm3n528]

shoulda gone for the m3 to match the car, hah

[Hornswoggler]

LOL, yeah!

Me with new helmet on:

[E30mademepoor]

Sweet! I have to get a closed face helmet for the upcoming season, as I start the real thing heh heh heh...

[Greg]

There's a guy here in KC with a Carbon Fiber helmet with roundels on each side. It is sweet.