What Helmets Do People Recommend?
[AWN] Stand 21 stuff is great… Their helmets are REALLY light. You’re not going to be pulling 3Gs in your NSX, though, so you don’t need to spend those outrageous prices for every last ounce of weight savings. If I were you, I’d buy a Bell or Simpson helmet. I wouldn’t even CONSIDER any other manufacturers. I assume that you already know to get an SA-90 or SA-95 helmet, and to avoid the “M” motorcycle helmets. M helmets are designed for different types of impacts, and aren’t required to be fire-resistant. Bell’s number is 800 237-2700; Simpson’s is 800 654-7223. • [BH – 99/2/18] When I drove at Charlotte Motor Speedway this week, SA90 or SA95 was required. The most common helmet on all drivers there was the Bell M2 or the Bell Sport 2. I had tried both of these from Racer Wholesale (www.racerwholesale.com) who seem to be a good company to deal with. The Sport 2 was what I really wanted (in black) but had too narrow of an eye port for my glasses (although I wear contacts when driving
