Helmet Recommendations for HPDEs and Track Days?

[synaptik1]

I'm looking to start hitting some track days and HPDEs with my S5 and was wondering if there are any SA2020 helmet recommendations folks could make. I'm currently leaning towards a Bell M8. Thanks in advance for any feedback

[ActiveMonkey]

https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/sedici-strada-2-primo-helmet

I found it to be comfortable and cost effective.

[synaptik1]

Thanks for the recommendation ActiveMonkey - I'll check it out

[synaptik1]

https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/sedici-strada-2-primo-helmet

I found it to be comfortable and cost effective.

Got my Sedici helmet today @ActiveMonkey - it fits great and the price was unreal! Thanks again for the recommendation

[jgood2709]

Just wanted to mention for future viewers of this thread: the helmet linked above is a motorcycle helmet and is rated M2020. For track days in a car, you need an auto racing helmet which differs from a motorcycle helmet. The current Snell rating is SA2020.

I recently got into track days and bought a Zamp RZ-36 which has a good combination of vents, removable padding, and price. There are entry-level options from RaceQuip and others to look at as well. I found that Summit Racing had a good selection to browse through.

Helmets do expire, so if I'm still doing track days in a few years I'll likely upgrade to something nicer and more lightweight.

[synaptik1]

Just wanted to mention for future viewers of this thread: the helmet linked above is a motorcycle helmet and is rated M2020. For track days in a car, you need an auto racing helmet which differs from a motorcycle helmet. The current Snell rating is SA2020.

I recently got into track days and bought a Zamp RZ-36 which has a good combination of vents, removable padding, and price. There are entry-level options from RaceQuip and others to look at as well. I found that Summit Racing had a good selection to browse through.

Helmets do expire, so if I'm still doing track days in a few years I'll likely upgrade to something nicer and more lightweight.

Correct @jgood2709 - thanks for posting as I forgot to respond here. I kept the Sedici as the price was great, and ended up getting a Zamp RZ-59. It's a little snug atm but I'm assuming it'll break-in the more I use it.

[JMG]

Just wanted to mention for future viewers of this thread: the helmet linked above is a motorcycle helmet and is rated M2020. For track days in a car, you need an auto racing helmet which differs from a motorcycle helmet. The current Snell rating is SA2020.

I recently got into track days and bought a Zamp RZ-36 which has a good combination of vents, removable padding, and price. There are entry-level options from RaceQuip and others to look at as well. I found that Summit Racing had a good selection to browse through.

Helmets do expire, so if I'm still doing track days in a few years I'll likely upgrade to something nicer and more lightweight.


Correct, and for those who are wondering what the difference is:

Fire - automotive helmets are more fire resistant because of the risk of being trapped in a burning vehicle. The seal around the mask is also designed to melt to seal the helmet from flames and reduce smoke.
Impact - motorcycle helmets are designed to absorb a different kind of impact: sliding.
HANS - Automotive helmets will often have HANS compatibility

[synaptik1]

One more quick thing to add - current NASA HPDE tech inspection allows for both Snell SA2005+ or M2005+ helmets:
https://nasa-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/document/document/277/_NASA_HPDE_Tech_Form_2023.pdf