Motorsport helmets

[willtvr]

Assuming the helmet has the proper markings can either open-face or full-face be worn for any type of vehicle on the circuit whether racing or trackday?

[NTEL]

Full face with a roof. Open face without a roof.

[Gentleman Geoff]

NTEL said:

Full face with a roof. Open face without a roof.

I thought it was the other way round i.e. full face without a roof to stop track debris getting in your face.

[DarkMatter]

NTEL said:

Full face with a roof. Open face without a roof.

I think that's the wrong way round. In an open car you need a full face helmet, and in a closed car you can use either an open face or full face helmet, as long as they meet the required standards.

Details here http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=52&i=13304 

[FUBAR]

And motorbike helmets arent acceptable for car racing, but some are for trackdays. (all to do with them not being fireproof on the inside or something)

I bought a cheap lid from these guys for the odd trackday and sprint.

http://www.advanced-wear.co.uk/page12.html

The have a FleBay site too.

[Slacey]

FUBAR said:

And motorbike helmets arent acceptable for car racing....

Not quite true, both of my bike helmets (Vemar and Arai) both meet the BS6658-85A standard for MSA events. If you are required to have a lid to full FIA standards you won't be looking for a cheap one anyway

Edited by Slacey on Sunday 4th May 10:23

[X-man]

Slacey said:

FUBAR said:

And motorbike helmets arent acceptable for car racing....

Not quite true, both of my bike helmets (Vemar and Arai) both meet the BS6658-85A standard for MSA events. If you are required to have a lid to full FIA standards you won't be looking for a cheap one anyway

Edited by Slacey on Sunday 4th May 10:23

I was trying to think of the BS number, if it's type A as Slacey's are then they are fire proof and allowed as are helmets with the Snell mark although IIRC they are only valid for 5 years for MSA events, just stay away from other types

[willtvr]

Thanks guys.

[Bluebottle]

Slacey said:

FUBAR said:

And motorbike helmets arent acceptable for car racing....

Not quite true, both of my bike helmets (Vemar and Arai) both meet the BS6658-85A standard for MSA events. If you are required to have a lid to full FIA standards you won't be looking for a cheap one anyway

Edited by Slacey on Sunday 4th May 10:23

A couple of years back the bike helmet manufacturers dropped the BS mark and just showed the EU certificate. You had to pay twice the price for the same helmet with a BS number shown on it, as MSA wouldn't accept it unless it had the BS or FIA stamps on it.

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

look like I'm going to need a new lid if they are only vaid for 5 years.

[Slacey]

TVRleigh_BBWR said:

look like I'm going to need a new lid if they are only valid for 5 years.

Mine were scrutineered at two events within the last month or so and no mention was made of the age (both 8+ years old). I believe that the rule is that as long as they are in great condition they are OK.

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

Well it's as good as new.

Only used about 5 times on the back of my bro's bike.