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Mar 23, 2008 | 07:56 PM

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JSC Speed has Pyrotect openface helmets for $99 ($139 for full face). We have one each....

Pyrotect Sportsman Helmets are Snell M2005 Rated for Motorcycle, Drag Race, Autocross, & SCCA Solo.

Mar 23, 2008 | 08:08 PM

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I just got that from the SCCA helmet bulletin, dated October 7th, 2005. Do you know if it's possible to post a .pdf in a post? If not, PM me your e-mail address and I'll send you the bulletin.

Thank you so much, I think I found it:

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Date: October 7, 2005

From: National Office

To: All Solo Participants

Subject: Helmet Certification

The Snell Memorial Foundation (www.smf.org) has officially released the SA/K2005 and M2005 helmet standards and the distribution of these helmets has begun. After 01/01/2006 the only helmet certifications that will acceptable for use at SCCA Solo Events will be: SA95, M95, K98, SA2000, M2000, SA/K2005, or M2005 SFI 31.1A, 31.2A, 41.1A, and 41.2A (www.sfifoundation.com). As an additional reminder, please check your helmet(s) for any structural damage such as cracks or deterioration of impact-absorbing materials under the inner lining. Also, when purchasing a new helmet, size and fit is very important for the best effectiveness.

Mar 23, 2008 | 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PGT

JSC Speed has Pyrotect openface helmets for $99 ($139 for full face). We have one each....

Pyrotect Sportsman Helmets are Snell M2005 Rated for Motorcycle, Drag Race, Autocross, & SCCA Solo.

Thanks for the info. I will check it out tomorrow at OG.

Mar 24, 2008 | 04:27 AM

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Great news about the helmet ratings

This means I don't have to buy yet another new helmet

Come on track days

Mar 24, 2008 | 08:17 AM

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I'll be there too Chris. As well as for the Summit Point on 4/28

Mar 24, 2008 | 08:43 AM

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I'll be there too Chris. As well as for the Summit Point on 4/28

Awesome.

I only hope my new wheels and tires will arrive on time.

Mar 24, 2008 | 04:52 PM

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I'm getting some D-force LTW5's for the bmw. Mini is staying stock (for now). The bmw is my autox car.

So I should just show up on sunday either way, and I might be able to run? I'll be almost the only one in my class anyway I'm sure. I run FP.

What are people's thoughts on a motorcycle helmet vs. a car helmet to do mainly autox? Should I be worried or just go for the cheaper cost?

Mar 24, 2008 | 05:19 PM

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Please come, I'm sure they will be able to fill you in some how.

Mar 24, 2008 | 08:03 PM

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I used my Shoe 1000 last year at summit point and it was OK

Mar 25, 2008 | 04:46 AM

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Registration Form for CDC HPDE Summit Point

I just printed out the registration form, and under SAFETY EQUIPMENT, the helmet item says:

"Helmet ( Snell SA2000 or newer, no M rated helmets will be accepted )"

Edit:

HOWEVER... I just received the following email from Pete Gochman, the event organizer:

Hi Ed,
Helmets must be Snell SA or M, 2000 or newer. So Snell SA2000, SA2005, M2000 or M2005 will work.

Open face helmets are allowed in hard top cars. Open face helmets are also allowed in convertibles but eye protection (face shield, goggles) is also required.

Let me know if you have any questions.
--
Pete Gochman
CDC HPDE Organizer

Sorry for the conflicting info, guys. Hope this clears things up once and for all, and I'll keep you posted if anything changes. Again.

~Ed

Last edited by R56 Ed; Mar 25, 2008 at 07:35 AM. Reason: New information. Snell SM rating is okay

Apr 23, 2008 | 06:08 AM

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So will I be able to go to an SCCA Autocross event with a Motorcycle helmet? I read that they were probably not allowed, anyone know for sure?

Apr 23, 2008 | 06:31 AM

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Wal-Mart sells Bell helmets for $68. I didn't stop to look for ratings on them, but I'd imagine they'd have something

Apr 23, 2008 | 06:42 AM

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But is a M helmet legal at SCCA autocross?

Apr 23, 2008 | 07:08 AM

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SCCA allows only SNELL -I think at least 1995 and up - helmets are good for 15 years -every autocross event, however, has plenty of loaners.

Apr 23, 2008 | 12:37 PM

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So will I be able to go to an SCCA Autocross event with a Motorcycle helmet? I read that they were probably not allowed, anyone know for sure?

If they go by regular SCCA rules, you can either use a motorcycle helmet (Snell M-rated), or an SA-rated helmet, from 1995 or newer.

It's possible that your local club might have more stringent requirements, though, such as only allowing helmets from 2000 or newer, or disallowing M-rated helmets in favour of SA-rated ones. You can probably ask in advance, or just use one of their loaner helmets the first time and go from there.