Don't know if any of you guys know that Wal-Mart now sells Bell DOT approved helmets. I found about 20 on the shelf at the store here in Florida. They offer different colors and of course different sizes that you can try on in the store. I found them in the automotive section. I picked up one tonight for Rolling_trip for about $77. If anyone is looking for one try Wal-mart. Brian
They are motor cycle helmets. The one's I saw are not SNELL approved. They will work at the drag strip unless you are running fast enough to need a cage. I am not sure if they will work at auto-x or HPDE events.
You MUST have a SNELL M95 or better for SCCA autox events! I have heard that larger road courses (Road Atlanta) require SNELL SA not M. Please don't purchase a DOT helmet for autox events or track days.
yeah... DOT helmets from walmart don't work, and you will be forced to wear one of those nasty spare helmets -- Brian
I guess you guys have already answered the questions about the helmet. I guess if Rolling _trip needs a snell approved helmet for anything but the strip then he can use mine and save the cash. Brian
sorry im not too familiar with helmets. Whats the difference between a DOT approved helmet and a SNELL approved one? Does it havce to be approved in Snellville ? :hahano: jk
Just different rating systems. Snell is geared toward performance use as opposed to DOT for road (motorcycle) use I believe.
Snell (SA) is for tracking peoples, its rated to protect your noggin at a high speed, where as the walmart dots are for less of a speed / impact. Also, some SA's are nomex lined as well.