Helmet Questions

[Kirk]

For my application in the vert I will need one as soon as I break into the 14's.

I am looking at a full face, but do I need to go with a SA2000 rating or will a M2000 be sufficient?

[Jesse James]

For my application in the vert I will need one as soon as I break into the 14's.

I am looking at a full face, but do I need to go with a SA2000 rating or will a M2000 be sufficient?

Here ya go Kirk! Not sure what your objectives or goals are / where you plan on racing or the class, and track rule/s hope this helps!

NHRA rule book p.227:

"13.99 or quicker must use a helmit meeting SNELL 90. 95, K98, 2000, SFI 31.2, 31.2, 41.1 or 41.2 specs"

[Kirk]

Ok... Both carry SNELL 2000 rating as far as I can tell.

Thanks James.

[Jesse James]

:thumbs_up :shifter:

[Ghost]

Ok... Both carry SNELL 2000 rating as far as I can tell.

Thanks James.

I use a snell m2000 helmet

[Kirk]

Thanks Tony.

[Greg@GLD]

Ever seen that video of Mark's engine blowing at WIR? Notice the balancer flying across the track. That would hurt if it came thru the top of a 'vert and conked ya on the head. ALWAYS wear a helmet while drag racing, even if you run 16's. You never know what can happen.

[Kirk]

That is another reason I am looking for the info on one.

[Al_]

The SA is nomex lined and can be used on a race track if you ever plan on going wheel-to-wheel against other cars.

[Ghost]

Ever seen that video of Mark's engine blowing at WIR? Notice the balancer flying across the track. That would hurt if it came thru the top of a 'vert and conked ya on the head. ALWAYS wear a helmet while drag racing, even if you run 16's. You never know what can happen.

I agree :thumbs_up

[QTRMILE]

I use a snell m2000 helmet
m = motorcycle. Those used to be illegal, and its difficult to get a clear ruling on if they are legal now. I think they are, but I prefer a helmet designed for cars.

Another thing to consider is new snell ratings are coming out next year. I have a G-force open face, and plan on buying a good nomex lined full face next year with the new rating.

[MAT88GT]

HJC makes incredible m2000 rated helmets

if you read through the snell ratings...the differences between sa and m are pretty small. Impact safety is inface the same for each.

sa is tested with a rollbar simulator for a single phase while an m rated helmet is sumitted to a hemi shaped object...sa is tested for fire safety of course

m rated helmets require more area of vision up, down and peripheral

[Kirk]

HJC just happens to be the manufacturer I am looking at. :D

[MAT88GT]

I'm more than happy with mine :thumbs_up