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Originally Posted by Forrest
My track lets me use my Aries Helmet....about ~$900. As far as helmets go, USUALLY, you get waht you pay for, maybe a little goes with the name, but usually the pricier the safer. I fell off my bike last year when clipped by a drunk driver, skid about the length of the 1320 doing a headstand almost the entire time. Helmet just needed repainting. Had it not been for that helmet, or one of a cheeper design, the asphalt would have grinded the helmet and my head down to my shoulders. So....300 MIGHT seem like a lot, but check the saftey features each helmet has to offer and the saftey reviews for each one. I'm not sure if all tracks allow you to wear motorcycle helmets, but I am unfamiliar with any 'track approved' brands specific for cars.
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Most tracks that check helmets are going to looking for SA rated helmets and must have an SA sticker:
If it has an "M" in the sticker it's motorcycle rated...
Quick explanation:
From Snell's FAQ:
What are the differences between the SA, M and K standards?
The SA standard was designed for competitive auto racing while M standard was for motorcycling and other motorsports. The K standard was released to accommodate helmets used in karting. There are three major differences between them:
1. The SA standard requires flammability test while the M and K standards do not.
2. The SA and K standards allow for a narrower visual field than M standard (Some SA and K certified helmets may not be street legal).
3. The SA and K standards include a rollbar multi impact test while M standard does not.
Glad you are ok after your brush with the drunk driver... but you really should replace your helmet! Helmets should be replaced after that kind of impact!!! Also helmets should be replaced ever 3 to 5 years...