I'm going to a DE track day for the first time with the TT. What type, brand, place to buy, etc do you guys recommend for a helmet?
Thanks,
-Glen

 

If you are doing an occasional DE, I would buy a Bell. They have some affordable SA00 models to choose from.

racer series:
http://www.racehelmet.com/bell/racer/racer.html
Pro Series:
http://www.racehelmet.com/bell/pro/pro.html
ultra series:
http://www.racehelmet.com/bell/ultra/ultra.html

 

Thanks for the link. Besides cost how would one choose between all those options???

 

KPV had a good brand name (I forgot) - unique designs...
Bike helmets have more color/character than those plain white Bells IMO

 

Sparco.
http://www.sparco-usa.com/

 

Who said anything about Bell helmets being plain and white.

 

The SA 05 spec is right around the corner and there is a difference between motorcycle (M) and special application/auto (SA) helmets. Make sure you get the right one as some groups do not allow motorcycle helmets. Try on as many as you can, they all fit different. I currently use a Bell Vortex and also own a Bell M2.

 

Doug, are those yours? The Porsche one is way cool!! I like the don't mess with TX part too

 

i have a helmet from Impact Racing which is Bill Simpson's new company. It is by far the most comfy helmet i have found...a bit pricey though.

 

The best and lightest helmet is the Stand 21. But, at $1000, it's certainly not cheap.

But then again, is your head worth $1000?

 

Monsour do you mean David? It isn't my helmet but will be getting one just like it in about a month.

 

that argument is one of my biggest pet peaves yet on every online forum, whenever there is a helmet question, someone has to bring it up.

It's complete bull****. Once you pass about $150 (maybe slightly more) you're basically just buying comfort and features. There is little to no extra safety benefit. There may be a point at which the safety gaps up quite a bit again, for example possibly michael schummacher's helmet is a lot safer than my $500 Impact Racing helmet, but that point is certainly not at $1000.

-Steve