GLRE Time Attack presented by KC HiLiTES

[WarSurfer]

So who from down south is going? Or at least from the DC metro area (can drive up and see the Fam before making the second half of the trek)?

I'm in Leesburg

 

[BramageDained]

As far as I am aware, any motorsports event that requires a Snell rating will NOT allow the use of the Snell M and will allow Snell SA only. I know one of the differences between the two ratings is the fire resistance.

Per Snell Foundation's website:

Snell Standards specific question
What are the differences between the SA, M and K standards?

The SA standard was designed for competitive auto racing while the 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:

The SA standard requires flammability test while the M and K standards do not.
The SA and K standards allow for a narrower visual field than the M standard (Some SA and K certified helmets may not be street legal).
The SA and K standards include a rollbar multi-impact test while the M standard does not.

 

[BramageDained]

G-Force Pro Phenom SA2010 Helmet - SafeRacer

SA2010 Helmets - SafeRacer

SoloRacer is also a solid choice for helmets.

It's worth your time to go to a race or cycle shop and try on helmets, sizes/shapes do vary from maker to maker, but, it's much better than guessing.

Video about proper fit for a helmet.


I have a Pyrotect Pro Airflow full face helmet, and it's fine to wear in a car during a hot day(used on a lot of summer time HPDE days with AC off), but, if I were going to buy another helmet, I'd get an open face one for in a car.

 

[SilentShooter]

Last one I had was full face, but I had a blower setup hooked up to it so was not an issue. Road racing in FL sucked, but a cool suit and blower for the helmet made a huge difference. I just hated the hose on the helmet as I caught myself a few times forgetting it was connected as I took off my harness.

I see a few options for small filtered blowers that attach directly to a helmets side port, might try one of those before I go with a full hosed blower again.

 

[BramageDained]

I'm with you on that. TN in August when it was upper 80's and near(but not quite) FL humidity sucked with my full face.

For truck stuff, I'm willing to give up the HP to run the AC, since there's no worry of laying water down on a track when you're offroad anyway.

 

[treypal]

I have this guy for racing. Out of the 4 SA helmets I've owned, it's easily my favorite.

Impact Racing Air Draft OS20 Helmet

 

[SilentShooter]

I'm with you on that. TN in August when it was upper 80's and near(but not quite) FL humidity sucked with my full face.

For truck stuff, I'm willing to give up the HP to run the AC, since there's no worry of laying water down on a track when you're offroad anyway.

Running AC when off road is fine, now when on an offroad track if they require your window to be down when running, Not sure the AC will be as helpful. Plus if you are at WOT alot then AC will be useless as it will cut off on WOT.

 

[Wilson]

My helmet is M snell but it is Dot also.

 

[All The Way]

That is a great point, fit is a key factor to it being comfortable for long periods. Also I like ones that have the ability to insert noise muffs to cut down on the loudness when running it wide open.

Wearing a helmet for a long period can make your neck tired and also proper airflow to keep you from sweating up a storm.

That's why I have my AC pumping into my fresh air helmet See my build thread for more info

 

[dfass16]

Im totally in on this one!! poor bank account