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i recently got a new helmet so that i can race my car next year. i bought a motorcycle helmet. it was brought to my attention that there is a differenct between motorcycle helmets and automotive helmets. what is the difference and will i be allowed to use my motorcycle helmet to race my car. please give me some input or point me in the right direction so if i need to i can return the helmet i have. thanks.
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I use my motorcylce helmet and no one has ever stopped me.
As long as it's an approved helemt DOT, Snell etc. I don't think it matters.
Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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Check with the track you plan to run at. Our local track currently lists -Helmet (Snell 85 or SFI 31-1 min) in their rules.
Posts: 4222 | From: Winnipeg MB CA | Registered: Feb 2000
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there is a difference in motorcycle and car helmets. the car helmets have a Snell rating, motorcycle helmets do not. usually tracks like to see Snell 95 or better, (you can just ask the staff members at your trck). motorcycle helmets are meant to take one hit (you hit the ground and slide), and then they are considered no good. car helmets are meant to take several hits (car rolling over).
as far as i understand, car helmets are better than motorcycle helmets. i guess it all depends on how much you care about your melon. hope this helps.
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the helmet that i got is snell 2000 rated. the only time i had trouble with my old helmet last year was at SLP day in hebron, ohio. they couldnt find the sticker that had the snell rating anywhere and told me they would let me go ahead and run but i would need a new helmet if i raced at trails anymore. trails will be going to snell 95 for next season. so since i have a motorcycle helmet with snell 2000 i should be just fine then. thanks for the replies.
quote:Originally posted by NATESS: there is a difference in motorcycle and car helmets. the car helmets have a Snell rating, motorcycle helmets do not. usually tracks like to see Snell 95 or better, (you can just ask the staff members at your trck). motorcycle helmets are meant to take one hit (you hit the ground and slide), and then they are considered no good. car helmets are meant to take several hits (car rolling over).
as far as i understand, car helmets are better than motorcycle helmets. i guess it all depends on how much you care about your melon. hope this helps.
You mean you can't roll over and over after falling off a motorcycle? Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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well, i have no personal experience from falling off a motorbike, (knock on wood), but from people who have, they said that, (for the most part), when you hit, you then slide on the ground. Posts: 1579 | From: Portland, OR. | Registered: May 2001
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Go to the SNELL website for mor detailed info.
Mostly, it's up to the sanctioning body of the track or activity that you're participating in.
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