frankyknuckles Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Can someone remind me what specification or standard a helmet has to meet for L7C track days? My current helmet is BS-6658:1985 and is a motorbike helmet (AGV Urban Defence) is this OK. Many Thanks. Build Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyknuckles Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 no worries, I've done a search, my helmet is Type A BS-6658 so it's fine Build Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonL Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thought I would ressurect this thread to keep JK happy I have just had my Dunsfold handling day place confirmed, and am going to book the Club track day at Brands later on, both of which need a helmet. I hired one last year, but as my head isn't growing any more, I thought I would bite the bullet and purchase one, especially as I now have the option to go aeroscreen.Is this above information still true, and how rigorously is it policed? There seems to be a wide range is helmet prices - however I would hope it isn't that the more you pay the less brain damage you could expect in a crash. Any advice on what I should look for would be appreciated.Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Look for Snell SA2010 accreditation - from £150. Although a more 'reasonable' price might be £300. The main racing makes like Arai, Bell etc. tend to be between £400 and £750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 18, 2015 Member Share Posted March 18, 2015 I'm impressed, and hope your head won't be.:-)Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I've never had a helmet checked at a (car) track day, and I've not heard of anyone else having one checked either. Sometimes the T&C's specify that it must be an MSA legal helmet, but IMO you'll be absolutely fine with a motorcycle helmet. No doubt the safety warriors will tell you how "motorcycle impacts are different from car impacts" but IMO that's bollocks. A helmet that keeps you safe when bouncing down the road at 90mph should be able to cope with nutting your dash or roll cage.As ever, a properly fitting helmet is much more important than brand, price or specifications. And if you have a roll cage, make sure it's protected with FIA-standard roll cage padding, not a bit of pipe lagging, or indeed nothing at all. Makes me laugh when people spend £1000 on a helmet because "you can't put a price on safety" then leave off the FIA padding because they don't like the way it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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