NEW SCCA MEMBER

Hi Ferrari chatters, I became an SCCA Club Member. I am not sure of my thread belongs here? I am looking for helmets or racing gear wear? I not know where to start. Any members that race club events here. I need racing Helmet. which one is better BELL OR ARAI?? any suggestions. it needs to meet SA95 or higher requirements. I want the best gear, money can buy...

many thanks
john
see you on the track...

 

Correct fit is critical for helmets, but if you have chosen your brand and size I highly recommend Helmet City for selection and quick shipment:

http://www.helmetcity.com/

If you buy a new SA helmet it will be SA2005 and most sanctioning bodies no longer allow SA95 helmets to be used. Most require SA2000 at a minimum.

Don't scrimp on safety gear.....I'm amazed by guys who will dump unlimited funds into their track car and gripe endlessly about needing to buy a new helmet.

Good luck, have fun!!

 

Yes, don't buy cheap safety equipment. As for a helmet, buy the one that fits you best.

What are you planning to do in SCCA?

 

John,

Welcome to SCCA and am sure you will have a great time! Racing wheel to wheel is so much more fun, rewarding and serious than HPDE days. As for best gear, visit your local shop as it is best to try on the gear before you buy. Personally, i prefer upper line Sparco for suit and gloves and HJC for helmet.

Remember: You want a tight(ish) helmet and NOT one that may very comfortable (read: loose). Helmets from various manufacturers do fit differently and people's heads are shaped differently so try before you buy PLUS salespeople at the store know their business.

Have a great time and as always...

 

If you are in florida, there is a corner worker school Feb 16-17th at Sebring International

 

+1 I'd always bought Bell helmets (carbon Kevlar) and as b-mak says don't cheap out. You've only got one head. For driving suits, gloves and shoes I'd always bought mine from demon-tweeks in England. Even with a bad exchange rate and shipping their prices are competitive. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/default.asp?cls=MSPORT

 

These guys are good too...

http://northstarmotorsports.com/

 

thanks every one for your kind help and information..

I DECIDED TO BUY AN BELL Helmet SA 2005 rating ..i will be using my road car 2008 BMW 650I COUPE. 6 SPEED MANUEL.
Hope to see some members on the track soon

thanks
john

 

I'll be giving you the thumbs up as you drive by.

 

Welcome, lots of members head to the track. Have fun and be safe.