I have been looking for a place to look at/try on racing helmets. I have been to several motorcycle shops, but they only carry DOT or Snell M2000 helmets - not rated for auto use. I am looking for a helmet rated SA2000 that I can try on before buying.

Yes I know they are available on the internet, but I want to try a helmet on before I buy.

Does anybody on the forum know where I can try on a racing helmet in the Phoenix area, preferebly the east valley.

 

John,

Per the azsolo2 site you only need a Snell 2000 rating. What is the difference in ratings for motorcycle/auto?

I also need to purchase a helmet before March 14.


Thanks,


Rick

 

Rick

Check the link below. There has been pretty substantial discussion in Racing and Competition

helmets

Since I am going to track the car, as well as auto-X, I want to go the Snell SA2000 rating route.

 

Thanks John.

Let me know if you have any luck with local dealers vs the internet.

 

Got one. Found a place called Race Mart - they provide parts for sprint cars, and they had a pretty good selection of Bell and Simpson helmets - all rated Snell SA2000.

The woman behind the counter took about 30 minutes to fit the helmet, trying on a variety of helmets. They had prices similar to those I have seen on the Internet also. So I ended up with a Bell M2 (full-face - big eyepiece since I wear glasses).

For those interested:

Race Mart
2231 S. 7th Ave.
Phoenix

They are just south of I-17 on 7th Ave.