Whats the up to date Snell rating I need for simple street car at the track?

Any good places to pick up a "cheap" helmet for someone with minimal use at the track

 

2005. You can usually find a new cheapy for less than a $100. I did.

 

A M rated helmet is all you need. Open or closed face, your choice. Make sure it has a Snell 2005 rating since that's the newest and will last you for at least 10 more years. You don't need the more expensive SA rated helmets.

Check with your local motorcycle shops. An open face M2005 helmet should be under $100.

 

will this one work?

 

Unless it has a Snell decal on the inside, NO.

Some tracks may allow a DOT helmet for slower speed cars such as 14 second and slower. Contact your local track to find out

If you're buying a new helmet, it must have one of these decals on the inside of the helmet

 

sorry for bringing back an old thread but are helmet ratings good for 10 years?
Is my snell 2000 still ok for this year?

 

The Snell 2000 expires 1/1/2012 according to the NHRA rulebook. Also, check-out this link.

WD

http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/ETQuickRef.html

 

u need a SNELL 95 or newer

 

I still have a 2000 too.

 

Snell 95 is obsolete in NHRA and IHRA for 2008. Minimum requirement now is Snell 2000 or K98 (Karting helmet).

If you still have a 2000 rated helmet, it's still good. If you need to go buy a new helmet, look for a 2005 rating.

 

As pointed out above, the Snell 95 helmet is "already" expired.

WD