Helmet Selection

[8400cc]

Hey Guys, I have been thinking about starting to track my car and start to learn the limits of these beasts. Although I would love an ACR, I have a GTS with the Pirellis and Stoptech brakes for now. Anyway I'm trying to determine the best choice for a helmet. I see a lot of different styles out there, full face, visor, no visor, open face etc. I would certainly like some input on style, but also brands and models. I have had good luck with Arai in the past with Motorcycle helmets as far as being comfortable, lightweight, and good airflow. Let me know.

[steve911]

No motorcycle Helmets on the track in your car. Look for SA2015 Certification. These will have Nomex liners and are stronger than MC helmets. All of the major helmet Manufacturers make a Motorsports helmet.

I only use full face with a visor. God forbid something happens it will keep debris out of your face.

[1ststrike]

IF you run a full face it helps to get the large eye port. Gives you more field of vision for turns, and hills.

[Simms]

Love my Stilo. Aria does make an auto helmet. I'm sure the quality is good.

[13COBRA]

If you're just starting and don't want to drop $1,000+ on a helmet, Bell makes a very nice and comfortable Sport EV. The EV stands for extra vision, and has a wider face opening.

It'd be a great starter helmet.

Bell Sport EV (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bll-1423003?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-bell-racing-usa&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr_uhhcfa2gIVDp7ACh2Iswa3EAQYAyAB EgI3LPD_BwE)

[ek1]

If you track a couple of times per season, don't waste your money. Most reputable HPDE organizers have helmet rentals for like $20. Another pain in the ass is helmet certifications expire, forcing you to discard a perfectly good helmet.

[Bill Pemberton]

You can get a Snell Certified 2015 helmet through many outlets for a very reasonable price and then you are not sticking your noggin in a helmet with Ricky Bobby's sweat in it, imho. Check out Winding Road, Saferacer, etc. and G Force and some others make helmets that meet standards and are only $200-300. Get a full face with a wide opening , and as cost rises what you will find is it usually means less weight. There are other attributes , but this is just one simple benefit , as price increases.

[1of1TA1.0]

Roux makes Excellent helmets as well. I highly encourage looking at theirs, It was like pulling art out of a box when it showed up.

[8400cc]

Thanks for all the input guys.