C32CRX Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 I plan to do my first HPDE event at Willow Springs the end of the month, so I had my car tech'd and the gentleman said my helmet was no good. I just want to make sure, if not I will buy a new one. Helmet is an M90. The NASA Website says M85 or newer. The Tech sheet says M9_ minimum, and the tech inspector said it needs to be M95 and they are going to M/SA00 soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 I plan to do my first HPDE event at Willow Springs the end of the month, so I had my car tech'd and the gentleman said my helmet was no good. I just want to make sure, if not I will buy a new one. Helmet is an M90. The NASA Website says M85 or newer. The Tech sheet says M9_ minimum, and the tech inspector said it needs to be M95 and they are going to M/SA00 soon. I'm not sure were you got your tech sheet.. The one HPDE tech sheet I found on the nasaproracing.com site requires you to have a Snell 95 or newer. I was able to pass tech with a M95 helmet, but was told that a Snell 2000 will be needed soon. From what I understand if your doing a HPDE they will let you us a M rated helmet, but if your going to buy a new helmet get a SA rated. http://www.nasaproracing.com/images/rules-forms/form_hpde_tech.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASADan Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 A Snell M95 or SA95 or newer is fine for HPDE. You may want to consider an SA rated helmet if you are planning on racing as an SA helmet is fireproof or fire resistant and legal for racing. Either rating is legal for HPDE. Good Luck! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C32CRX Posted July 17, 2003 Author Share Posted July 17, 2003 Thanks guys, I did look at the new HPDE Tech sheet and it now says M95 or newer. I guess they changed the form from when I dowloaded it 2 months ago. Any ideas were I can buy a SA rated helmet and get it shipped in a weeks time? There are alot of motorcycle shops in my area that sell M rated but no SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKnight Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Below are two websites that sell helmets that I have worked with and found to be very good. I would call either one and see if they can get the helmet to you within your timeframe. Granted of course that you know the size and style you want. Good luck! http://www.ioportracing.com http://www.helmetcity.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Al F. Posted July 18, 2003 Members Share Posted July 18, 2003 Simpson has a factory store in Torrance. You can walk in and try some out. This is much better IMHO since you can feel and size the helmet before you buy. Check the Simpson website for the address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzRacer Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 There is also a BELL store in Costa Mesa that you can sometimes pick up clearance helmets at a slightly reduced price. The website is http://www.bellhelmets.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C32CRX Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Thanks for all the responses. I have purchased my helmet and should be good for at least 5 years. Thanks again. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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