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Last Updated 12/28/2007 5:09:02 PM


Helmet Selection Tips
  • All of SPS/Solotime's helmet lines are Snell Rated.
      • Snell ratings are either M (motorcycle) or SA (special application).
      • Ratings are updated every 5 years.  The latest rating is 2005 and the next rating will be released in 2010. 
      • Ratings are expressed as M2005 or SA2005. Sometimes this is abbreviated to M05 or SA05.
      • Helmet Rating stickers are holographic and on the inside of the helmet under the padding.  Sometimes (especially on HJC CL/CS-5) they can be hard to find.
  • SCCA Autocross or Solo racing requires a M rated helmet, 1990 rating or newer.  Other, non SCCA clubs who also sanction autocross generally copy SCCA’s helmet rules.
  • SCCA and NASA Club Racing (wheel to wheel on a racetrack) require SA rated helmets and might require current ratings (e.g. 2005 only)
  • Performance Driving Experience, PDE, PDX, Track Days and other similar driving instruction events held on race tracks with limited passing may allow M rated helmets.  The general trend for these events is to start requiring SA, so check with your organizer.
  • NHRA Drag Racing requires a Snell M rated helmet for all cars faster than 13.99 et.  Only Pro and Alcohol classes require SA rated helmets.
  • All HJC helmets we sell are M2005 Rated.
  • Pyrotect Helmets can either be M or SA rated.
  • All Bell helmets that we sell are SA rated.