The track and autox season are on the horizon. Here is some information regarding to the helmet requirements from their sites. Please feel free to add any other information as needed.

Thank you.

From SCCA:

From Capital Driving Club:

 

For the first timers who doesn't have helmet, they may have loaner helmet at the event. Please check with the event organizers.

I'm not sure about the rule this year, if they allow an open face helmet. Any concrete information on this?

Thank you.

 

Please find the schedule for SCCA DC Region:

http://www.wdcr-scca.org/SoloAutocro...1/Default.aspx

The following dates are scheduled for the 2008 WDCR Championship Series (a Test-n-Tune + 7 Championship Events) at FedEx Field:

April 6, 2008 (Test-n-Tune)
April 20, 2008
May 4, 2008
June 1, 2008
June 20-22, 2008 National ProSolo @ FedEx registration on National Site
July 13, 2008
August 3, 2008
August 31, 2008
September 28, 2008

 

The schedule for Capital Driving Club, please go to:

http://www.capitaldrivingclub.com/rsvp/autox_events.php

Sunday, March 30th, 2008, Autocross, Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, MD
Saturday, April 12th, 2008, Autocross, Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, MD
Saturday, April 26th, 2008, Autocross, Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, MD
Monday, April 28th, 2008, Track Day, Shenandoah Circuit, Summit Point, WVOpen to all drivers
Saturday, May 10th, 2008, Autocross, Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick, MD
Sunday, May 11th, 2008, Test & Tune, Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick, MD
Sunday, June 1st, 2008, Rally, TBA
Saturday, July 5th, 2008, Autocross, Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick, MD
Sunday, July 6th, 2008, Test & Tune, Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick, MD
Sunday, July 20th, 2008, Test & Tune, Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick, MD
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008, Autocross, Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, MD
Saturday, August 30th, 2008, Autocross, Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, MD
Saturday, September 27th, 2008, Autocross, Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, MD

 

Great info, Maxi. Thanks!

I never realized helmets were so expensive....

 

I think this should fit the requirement just fine and at a reasonable price.



http://www.bellracing.com/public/ind...uct/detail/18/

 

Yes, great info Chris!

Now, does anyone have a list of places that sell helmets in the area? Anywhere in Frederick or Montgomery counties?

Glenn

 

Bell dealters

Maryland:

JAY DEE SUPPLY
715 EAST ORDINANCE RD.
HANOVER, MD 21226
p: 410-760-1100
f: 410-760-0123

TOM CLISE RACE PARTS
12304 UPPER GEORGES CREEK S.W.
FROSTBURG, MD 21532
p: 301-689-2434
f: 301-689-2301
w: web site link

W W RACING
2931B INDUSTRIAL PARK DR.
FINKSBURG, MD 21048
p: 410-833-2061
f: 410-833-5921
w: web site link



Virginia:

CDOC
1 CLEVELAND ST. SUITE 900
GORDONSVILLE, VA 22942
p: 866-390-2362
w: web site link

O.G. RACING
22585-D MARKEY CT.
STERLING, VA 20166
p: 800-934-9112
f: 703-257-7993
w: web site link

 

At OG racing, Sterling, VA. They have this Bell helmet on sales.

BELL SR-PRO SA2005 HELMET - WAREHOUSE CLOSEOUT


$269.00


It is a discontinue item though, if you care.

I might check the place out on Tuesday, if you want to join.

 

I can't make Tuesday, so much going on already.

That Bell helmet looks perfect and it's good to know that it's on sale. I'll have to check OG out some time.

Thanks for the list.

g.

 

Guys, for what it's worth, I've sold literally hundreds of motorcycle helmets to folks over the years, and I'd be glad to help you get the right fit. PM me if you have any questions.

As far as brands, Bell USED to be the gold standard back in the 1970s and maybe the early 80s. But then they suffered some internal politics, their quality suffered, and their reputation in the industry plummeted. One of my best friends was employed by Bell during those times, and I got to hear lots of the gory details. They may be good helmets today, and the one Chris has illustrated is a very good deal, BUT...

If you're getting a helmet for these schools and events, and if you're thinking about getting a Motorcycle rated helmet, Snell SM2005 (the M stands for motorcycle, A stands for Automotive - SA2005), you might want to consider other brands, too. HJC makes very nice ones for a bunch LESS than the Bell. Lots of other brands as well for reasonable prices.

The most important factor in a quality helmet will be the fit. It's way too involved to detail here, but I'd venture that more than half of the folks wearing helmets in cars, and on bikes, are wearing helmets that don't fit properly, and are therefore uncomfortable or worse, unsafe.

Oy yeah. The most obvious thing, and I almost forgot! Lots more motorcycle helmet dealers than car helmet dealers. Maybe more convenient for you!

If anybody is interested, I'll be glad to answer questions by PM.

 

P.S. Thanks, Chris for doing so much research and posting all the terrific helmet information! Can't wait to actually get out on the track

 

Well, you can have a little fun before the real track day. Next week, CDC autox in Bowie. there will be a few of us there.

 

Are you participating this time, Chris? I don't think I've ever seen you race so it'd be a thrill to see you do your thing.

g.

 

+1

 

To the list also add:

Pete's Cycle Co.800 Ritchie Hwy
Severna Park, MD 21146 (410) 647-5880


A couple of years ago when I was looking for a place to buy my helmet I tried pretty much every store from Annapolis to Baltimore.
Pete's Cycle has the best selection and sale staff is very knowledgable. Finding a SNELL is not so easy. I prefer full face and ended up with an ARAI (profile) - great helmet !! no cheap but vey confortable. http://www.araiamericas.com/

SCCA and CDC and most of the autox events have loaners, which you can borrow every time. If you are not using the helmet regulary using a loaner is the cheapest solution. You might want to purchase a balaclava tho, nothing worse than wearing someome else's sweating helmet.

 

I will be in heat 3, the same as Lastrega and PGT.

Hopefully, the new tires and rims will arrive in time.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I will check out some of those places and brands. I was thinking about the vintage looking open face Bell helmets as well. Chris, I may join you on Tuesday if the weather and schedule is right. I'll let you know.

Now, what is this I hear about new rims????

 

Actually, I post the wrong day. I'll be in the area on Monday. We can go there and have some lunch. Let me know.

 

Oh...Monday...Hmmm...not sure. Lemme get back to you!

 

For CDC, I'm basically SOL to get a spot right now huh? I really want to go, and hopefully I'll have my wheels here in time too.

 

Most of the time they have some cancellations. Please come, get together at the event is fun as well.

Which rims you're going to have?
I'm waiting for the Team Dynamic PR 1.

 

The helmet information in the first post is 2+ years out-of-date. Now, you can use helmets meeting the 2005, 2000, or 1995 standards (plus K98), but if you still have 1990-spec helmets, it's time to throw them out!

 

Thank you for the updated.

By the way, where could I find the link to the information that you have? Please advise, I would be able to update the post above.

Thank you in advance.

 

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.