racing helmet

[TN Mopar]

It's been 20 years since I raced and the old helmet is AWOL which is probably a good thing
This new engine should be fast enough to require a Helmet at the local track
(sub 8's at 1/8th mile track)
So I have been looking for a decent helmet and a decent price

Does anyone have experience with the Racequip Pro20?
It has the snell 2020 rating and at $249 it seems to be a good deal

Black or White?
is the white helmet any cooler in the summer than a Black one of the same style?

Any better suggestions?

 

[33 IMP]

I bought a racequip open face for the snell rating, white. I'm happy with it. I do believe white is cooler in the summer, and I gets to be 120 here.

 

[sam dupont]

How's a Buco?

 

[TN Mopar]

How's a Buco?
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But I was hoping for something a little more modern

 

[Lefty71]

This new engine should be fast enough to require a Helmet at the local track
(sub 8's at 1/8th mile track)

I see you are on the right track already, no pun intended. You know if your car is fast enough for a helmet, then you do need a new helmet? So do I, BTW..... Good luck, Lefty71

 

[TN Mopar]

One more question
Do vents make a difference inside a closed car?

 

[33 IMP]

Yes.

 

[TN Mopar]

I bought the Racequip Pro20 in White
Thanks to all who offered help

 

[Lefty71]

If you still have a chance to use it this season, give us a bit of a review on it, thx

 

[YY1]

Mopar vents are the best.

 

[TN Mopar]

If you still have a chance to use it this season, give us a bit of a review on it, thx

I can do that

 

[TN Mopar]

I am a happy camper!

I received the new helmet today
Racequip Pro20 in white $219.99
2 days after buying it from www.daymotorsports.com
Free shipping and the helmet was $30 cheaper than any where else

The fit is perfect
Large fits my 7 3/8 head
The field of view is wide and unobstructed
for an entry level helmet I am very happy
the weight is reasonable but I have never had a carbon fiber helmet
The Racequip helmet bag I bought is nice for the money and will protect the helmet
$19.99 well spent
I am looking forward to racing with it on and will post another short review after the track

 

[33 IMP]

Nice looking bucket!

 

[moparcrazy]

This Thing Is Super Bad *** !!

 

[LemonWedge]

In a door car, I prefer an open face helmet. I spent a few races with a full faced helmet a few years back, and found that I couldn’t see as well; Especially my gauges switches.

 

[33 IMP]

In a door car, I prefer an open face helmet. I spent a few races with a full faced helmet a few years back, and found that I couldn’t see as well; Especially my gauges switches.

Agree^^ . Full face on the motorcycle, open face in the door car. But again, that is just personal preference.

 

[Tintoy35]

In a door car, I prefer an open face helmet. I spent a few races with a full faced helmet a few years back, and found that I couldn’t see as well; Especially my gauges switches.

9.99 and quicker requires full face helmet.

 

[33 IMP]

9.99 and quicker requires full face helmet.

One of MANY reasons I like to run 10.1xs, and slow my car down.

 

[biomedtechguy]

This Thing Is Super Bad *** !!
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This is the Shoei X-12 I use. I got it for riding my 2011 H-D V-Rod, but I remove the visor and it doubles as a car helmet.

 

[TN Mopar]

This is the Shoei X-12 I use. I got it for riding my 2011 H-D V-Rod, but I remove the visor and it doubles as a car helmet.
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That helmet is beautiful but doesn't quite meet my needs
I wanted one rated SA2020
and that one is way beyond my price range too