Motorsport Helmets

[Jagmaniac]

I am thinking of taking part in Sprints and Hill Climbs. From my reading of the MSUK regs it appears that, amongst other expensive items of safety equipment, I will require a helmet certified to FIA8860. These seem to start at about £1,200 and this cost will probably stop me from taking part. Does anyone have any information indicating that I have the wrong certification?

[ginettajoe]

Jagmaniac said:

I am thinking of taking part in Sprints and Hill Climbs. From my reading of the MSUK regs it appears that, amongst other expensive items of safety equipment, I will require a helmet certified to FIA8860. These seem to start at about £1,200 and this cost will probably stop me from taking part. Does anyone have any information indicating that I have the wrong certification?

...... no. you have read something incorrectly I'm afraid. You can buy a suitable helmet for £200.

[Drumroll]

These are the standards for UK events.
FIA 8860-2010
FIA 8859-2015
SNELL SA2010 (Not valid after 31.12.23)
SNELL SA2015 (Not valid after 31.12.23)
SNELL SAH2010 (Not valid after 31.12.23)

[df76]

You need to buy a FIA 8859-2015 helmet. Open face ones from £150 upwards. FIA 8860 only required if you have Le Mans aspirations.

[Jagmaniac]

Thanks for your help people. That's a load off my mind. I have re-read the regs and cant see where I have gone wrong but I am happy to take your word. Thanks again.

[df76]

Have a read of para 10.3.1 in the following, hopefully makes it clear.

https://www.motorsportuk.org/assets/158-197section...