racing helmet

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JaretR1 at aol.com wrote:
> Keep in mind a few things (that I have not seen anyone mention), it is 
> my understanding that some motorcycle helmets are not designed for 
> multiple impacts (just one major impact) where auto racing helmets are 
> designed for multiple impacts as well as motorcycle helmets may not be 
> designed to retard flame while auto racing helmets will.

Yup, that's what I've always heard, anyway.  Last I knew of it was an 
"SA" rating for road race that was supposed to protect better in 
multiple impacts.  Check the rules of your organization first;  autox 
groups have always allowed motorcycle helmets.  But I don't think 
they're allowed in most road racing.  I haven't even done an autox since 
the last 90s, so I may be full of s###.  Unfortunately, last I saw SA 
road race helmets were starting around $500 -- *way* more than a 
semi-decent motorcycle helmet.

Oh yeah... these guys http://www.helmetcity.com/ have a good selection 
and pricing and ship fast.

> The last time I went to auto cross, Iwent to my local club with my mint 
> Bell helmet with its outdated Snell 85 rating.  The club required Snell 
> 95 or above at the time.  I was forced to borrow a helmet that met this 
> qualification yet did not remotely fit me, way to big.  How ridiculous 
> is that?  I mentioned this to the club president and he said "its what 

Quite ridiculous.  But I understand them opting for a CYA policy rather 
than what's best for you.  I've never know anyone to question your 
helmet post tech'.  I would have just gone back to using my own helmet 
after inspection.  Works for everyone -- they have plausible deniability 
  if you did get hurt and you have better protection (assuming the 
common sense "better fit = better protection" is accurate.)

-Wayne