What helmet for track day?

[KirDrem]

I am totaly new to this, soprobably this question will sound funny

Are there are differences between moto and car helmets, can i use motobike helmet for car track day?
for example would this one be enough?
Motonet sorry it is in finnish but there is a good picture there.

thanks!

[tfboy]

I've always used motorbike helmets on track days, as I'm a biker myself.
I've never had any issues with the organisers - often a new clean bike helmet is most likely safer than a hired one on the day

Although personally, I'd go for an open faced one. Full face helmets will keep you a bit too warm in the heat of the moment

edit: moved to track day section

[KirDrem]

Originally Posted by tfboy

I've always used motorbike helmets on track days, as I'm a biker myself.
I've never had any issues with the organisers - often a new clean bike helmet is most likely safer than a hired one on the day

Although personally, I'd go for an open faced one. Full face helmets will keep you a bit too warm in the heat of the moment

edit: moved to track day section

Thanks for an aswer!

But otherwise the one on the picture is good enough isn't it?

[Bigw2069]

I picked up the Sparco pro Jet from rallynuts, which has a nomex lining and is BS and FIA Approved should you think of taking it more seriously.

rallynuts.com : Sparco Pro Jet White Helmet

[KirDrem]

Do not want to spend a few hundred euros just yet. the one on the picture is only 49euros sowanted to start with this one

[Bigw2069]

Can you put a price on your head???

[KirDrem]

well i am willing to take some risks for now I think that one should also offer some protection.

[KirDrem]

So i guess this one is ok then for a start?
Motonet

next one will be sparco.

[ric04vrs]

Originally Posted by Bigw2069

I picked up the Sparco pro Jet from rallynuts, which has a nomex lining and is BS and FIA Approved should you think of taking it more seriously.

rallynuts.com : Sparco Pro Jet White Helmet

i've got one of those helmets , very good for the price , used to have a Bell mag4 when i did sprints , sold it to my mate when i stopped , glad i did , as its now out of date for MSA events

[KirDrem]

Some update. Bought the helmet, as some said the closed faces one gets quite hot aftera few laps but not as bad as i have expected

Just came back from the track, and skoda drives quite ok, but a bit to soft for a track! Bridgestone Potenza what i have now on are quite crapy! Feels like you are riding on a jelly. So i gueass Toyos are a must. Break also seemed quite weak and faded quite fast. But power was plantly, actually i have some changes that brought it up to 248bph. So an Ok track car but i wonder how long would it last, it did not smell so good at the end

[TaviaRS]

I have a Peltor full face.



I prefer full face as if you do stuff it badly it prevents glass shards hitting your face (been there, done that!).

[Decron]

I use a motobike helmet, but my old Kiwi disitegrated last week. I have just aquired a brand new Shark Butterfly which looks a bit gay but it's a really good helmet.