Question: Approved Helmet?

[WisconsinHick1]

Will this helmet work for drag racing?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003B68B92/ref=noref/184-4995972-0665708?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&psc=1

 

[jnieberlein]

I think so. I would guess it depends how fast you are going, I wear a full face motorcycle helmet. I am not fast enough to require a suit or cage.

Be sure to check that snell sticker on you old helmet because NHRA rules for 2009 state that "any car running 14.00 and quicker in the 1/4 mile requires a Snell 2005 or newer OR SFI 41.1A helmet (see complete list below)". Also a new NHRA rule in 2008 requires that "any car running 9.99 or quicker in the 1/4 mile requires an NHRA approved FULL face helmet with visor.

 

[JustinD]

It says SNELL approved but you'd better check with the track you plan on racing at, I know NED is SNELL 2000 or better.

 

[Kat]

It says SNELL approved but you'd better check with the track you plan on racing at, I know NED is SNELL 2000 or better.

He should be good. It says Snell 2005 :thumb:

 

[JustinD]

:thumb: Guess I should have read further.

 

[Kat]

:thumb: Guess I should have read further.

Just an FYI. You might also want to check if your track didn't change to Snell 2005. According to the NHRA rule book all helmets must be Snell 2005.

 

[WisconsinHick1]

Alright sounds good. It is the best helmet for the price. :thumb:

 

[JustinD]

Just an FYI. You might also want to check if your track didn't change to Snell 2005. According to the NHRA rule book all helmets must be Snell 2005.

Will do. Thanks

 

[Noreaster]

Will do. Thanks

I got the notice about Snell 2000 being expired from NED

 

[WisconsinHick1]

Is there a limiting amount of years a helmet can be used? If I buy a Snell 2005 will it be ok for the next 4 years?

 

[Kat]

Is there a limiting amount of years a helmet can be used? If I buy a Snell 2005 will it be ok for the next 4 years?

Yes.

NHRA Helmet Expiration Dates
Section 20, page 41 General Regulations
Label Expires
Snell 2000 1/1/2012
Snell 2005 1/1/2017
Snell 2010 1/1/2022
SFI 31.1A 1/1/2014
SFI 31.2A 1/1/2014
Label Expires
SFI 41.1A 1/1/2014
SFI 41.2A 1/1/2014
SFI 31.1/2005 1/1/2017
SFI 41.1/2005 1/1/2017
SFI 24.1 (JDRL only) 1/1/2015
SFI 24.1/2005 1/1/2017

 

[WisconsinHick1]

Yes.

NHRA Helmet Expiration Dates
Section 20, page 41 General Regulations
Label Expires
Snell 2000 1/1/2012
Snell 2005 1/1/2017
Snell 2010 1/1/2022
SFI 31.1A 1/1/2014
SFI 31.2A 1/1/2014
Label Expires
SFI 41.1A 1/1/2014
SFI 41.2A 1/1/2014
SFI 31.1/2005 1/1/2017
SFI 41.1/2005 1/1/2017
SFI 24.1 (JDRL only) 1/1/2015
SFI 24.1/2005 1/1/2017

Awesome thanks Kat! :beer2:

 

[bradyn]

I just picked ordered one from Dennis kirk on Saturday for 125.00 bucks. It is snell2010.

 

[WisconsinHick1]

Just found a N.I.B. Simson Snell 2005 helmet on Craigslist for $100. Going to go pick it up tonight.

 

[Mikey]

I bought mine from the local Cycle Gear for $99.
It's made by Seven Zero Seven.
It's a Snell 2010.
I couldn't afford the Simpson or Bell.
See the pictures.

 

[Noreaster]

Just found a N.I.B. Simson Snell 2005 helmet on Craigslist for $100. Going to go pick it up tonight.

I paid $120/5 for a snell 2010 a couple years back, Ill see if I can find the site I got it from