HELMETS

[PAULJA]

Just want to establish if it is generally acceptable to use a motorcycle helmet at trackdays or do you have to have a 'motorsport' type?

Thanks in advance

Paul

[PetrolTed]

Yes, you can use them.

[dean100yz]

I got a craft RX6 bike lid. It has all the relevant stickers on the back. Thats good enough!!

[PAULJA]

Most seem to have the gold square sticker rather than the blue or red BS sticker - is that right?

[GC8]

The gold sticker will be ACU (motorcycle) approval. For car racing you need a British Standard type A approval and type A fireproof for international events. Type B helemts are usually thermoplastic and are best avoided.

Theres a lot of nonsense talked/repeated about car helmets being greatly different. People with a longer memory will recall that Arai were using bike helmets for motorsport not too long ago...

[Munter]

PAULJA said:

Most seem to have the gold square sticker rather than the blue or red BS sticker - is that right?

Thats what I got. A bike helmet with a gold sticker, and you're good to go on trackdays.

Get down the local bike helmet place, try helmets on untill your ears are raw, and then pick the one that fitted best.

[Monty_M100]

What about these http://www.v2sport.com/ they comply with MSA regulations

I`ve not used one but i believe a few PH members have bought them

[PAULJA]

Monty_M100 said:

What about these http://www.v2sport.com/ they comply with MSA regulations

I`ve not used one but i believe a few PH members have bought them

I tried one on at Autosport show. But the sizings are a bit strange - I need an extra small and they didn't have any left !!!!

I have a bike helmet with the ACU gold square sticker, was just wondering whether it will be ok for all trackdays or whether organisers are demanding motorsport types

Edited by PAULJA on Monday 2nd February 18:28

[GC8]

The ACU sticker will only be awarded to a Type A approved helmet, which is a 'motorsport' type. Beyond that is Type A Fireproof, but you only need those for FIA international events, not domestic motorsport.

[Birdthom]

Errr - try a search. This has been done to death!

[ginettajoe]

Monty_M100 said:

What about these http://www.v2sport.com/ they comply with MSA regulations

I`ve not used one but i believe a few PH members have bought them

I looked at these helmets at the show, and they are definately good value for money, ....... cheaper than the majority of bike helmets, but ready to use for a car race should you need it!!! The quality was very good, .... Don't hesitate!! HTH

[Birdthom]

They do look good H but since you've only got the proverbial ten dollar head surely a second hand open face bike lid from an ebay seller based in Kazakhstan would be fine???

Edited by Birdthom on Monday 2nd February 21:37

[ginettajoe]

Birdthom said:

They do look good H but since you've only got the proverbial ten dollar head surely a second hand open face bike lid from an ebay seller based in Kazakhstan would be fine???

Edited by Birdthom on Monday 2nd February 21:37

I think the present situation I find myself in at the moment, Tom, ..... I feel that my head is valued at no more than 10 pence!!!!

[PAULJA]

Birdthom said:

Errr - try a search. This has been done to death!

I have, but rules / regulations do change.

[kusee pee]

I've never had my helmet inspected at a track day (fnar fnar). Has anyone else?

Edited by kusee pee on Tuesday 3rd February 10:56