helmets for motorsport

[ubercal]

Hi,

I need advice on purchasing a helmet for a car track day ? Dont have a clue whats good or not ...

I'am looking at getting an open face helmet.I heard that the snell2015 saftey rating is the best.Advice please.

 

[Paul Bedford]

If you are using a road car for track days and it is fitted with airbags, then an open face helmet is better. If the vehicle doesn't have airbags then a full face helmet is more suitable.

Snell certified SA2015 special application helmets

 

[ubercal]

If you are using a road car for track days and it is fitted with airbags, then an open face helmet is better. If the vehicle doesn't have airbags then a full face helmet is more suitable.

Snell certified SA2015 special application helmets

Yes its a normal car with airbags

 

[greg0205]

Hi,

I need advice on purchasing a helmet for a car track day ? Dont have a clue whats good or not ...

I'am looking at getting an open face helmet.I heard that the snell2015 saftey rating is the best.Advice please.

Tricky question. You looking for a cheapie for the day 'cos motor racing helmets can get really, really expensive?
You'll find cheaper bike helmet options 'cos they don't need fire retardation, but a Snell rating is a good start (should also be DOT or ECE). For a one-off track day a bike helmet will do, more serious 'tho and you'll need to spend a bit more.

If you're doing the track day at Zwartkops, 1st Race is right there, or if you're watching your spend, perhaps drop into one of the Full Throttle stores.

EDIT: The best advice on brands I can give you is try them on. Some will fit better than others... Go with the best fit.

 

[ubercal]

Its for phakisa - i dont mind spending up to + - R3000 for a decent quality helmet with a Snell 2015 rating

 

[greg0205]

Its for phakisa - i dont mind spending up to + - R3000 for a decent quality helmet with a Snell 2015 rating

Can't find anything in that range on the 1st Race site, can't find an open face on the Full Throttle site... Sure they have them 'tho. Worth a call in the morning.

http://www.1strace.co.za

http://www.fullthrottle.co.za/online/

 

[ubercal]

Can't find anything in that range on the 1st Race site, can't find an open face on the Full Throttle site... Sure they have them 'tho. Worth a call in the morning.

http://www.1strace.co.za

http://www.fullthrottle.co.za/online/

Thanks Greg.I wish they where here in DBN as i want to go and try the helmets on before purchasing.Guess i will have to try one of the local bike shops.

 

[greg0205]

Thanks Greg.I wish they where here in DBN as i want to go and try the helmets on before purchasing.Guess i will have to try one of the local bike shops.

http://www.eastcoastmotorcycles.co.za

http://www.motocycle.co.za

http://marshallmotorcycles.co.za

http://www.tazmanmotorcycles.co.za

 

[XennoX]

Some marshalls can be very picky as to what helmets you are allowed to wear on a track. The recommended helmets are those with double D-rings. The reason for this is in a crash you don't want your helmet to come off.

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