AMGfan

helmet and type should I be looking for when running 1/4 at the drag strip. I'm a noob and I appreciate the input.

J

higginsbeach

Here is a link for you. I bought mine a month ago. Got the Sport M Series Open Face.

http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo...mets-pyro.html

Good Luck

Roland

chiromikey

nhra currently requires helmets with a snell rating of 2000 or better so make sure you at least look for that.

AMGfan

I found these helmets on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260150695331

Are they a brand or type that I can go with...

J

E55 RUSS

I use my snowmobile helmet

Uber Wagon

Check the Snell Rating.

M is for motorcycle.

SA is for "special applications" - i.e. car racing.

the design and constructions of these helmets are different because the type of impact they may face is different.

Not sure how well the dragstrips check to see if you are wearing the proper helmet (roadcourse events usually have pretty strict tech inspection) - but - you should be getting an SA helmet if you are putting your car on the dragstrip.

Be safe and don't skimp - the old say goes - "Buy a $10 helmet only if you ahve a $10 head."

AMGfan

I appreciate that info and warning. As I said, being a noob I wasn't sure what pricepoint is reasonable and a safe choice.

J

RoydRage

How much is your Head worth?

For Motorcycles I like Arai...

Most of the car guys use Simpson.

You can't go wrong with either.

Best,

RoydRage

AMGfan

I hear you...thanks.

J

ChicagoX

I like my Bell. It has an extra-large opening for sunglasses or goggles, and is very comfy.

Definitely get a SN-rated helmet. They are rated for multiple impacts, such as in a rollover accident where the passenger gets tossed around.

An M-rated helmet is basically rated for a single impact, such as a rider hitting a car or the ground.

chiromikey

that's tough and is as much subjective as objective but as people said, a helmet isn't an area you want to go cheap on.

with that said, my favorite helmet is suomy. they're bsi and eu rated, which is better than snell as far as many are concerned, but they won't get you on to an nhra track.

AMGfan

I ended up getting a Bell M4Pro...Thanks for the input guys.