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Originally Posted by mults
Just make sure when you purchase your helmet that it meets any of the SNELL or DOT ratings required for the track/autocross event.
For me, I had some older helmets that I used for my motorcycles and NONE of them met the requirement that I needed...just adding my $.02. Would hate that you bought a new helmet then got to the event just to be denied...
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The helmet should meet a Snell Standard. The old Standard was Snell 2010. The one still be used is Shell 2015. The New Standard is Shell 2016. Also, helmets 5 years of age and older may not be allowed. Always check with who you are running with. If a helmet has taken a hit. Do not wear it again. Helmets are a one time deal. The foam liner in them is designed to crush on impact. Once crushed. It's done it's job.
The article is a bit dated, but gives you a good idea on the Shell Standards.
Auto Racing Helmet Ratings - RacingHelmetGuide.com