Racequip Helmets
Racequip Auto Racing Helmets
Racequip Auto Racing Helmets and Supplies
Helmet replacement and certification timelines
Five-year replacement:
Snell recommends replacing a helmet every five years from the date of purchase, even if it appears undamaged, because the foam liner can degrade from use
Certification expiration:
The certification date on a helmet determines its eligibility for competition.
- Snell SA2025: Standard takes effect October 1, 2025.
- Snell SA2020: Valid until the end of 2030.
- Snell SA2015: Expires at the end of 2025.
- Snell SA2010: Has expired for most uses.
How to Measure for a racing Helmet
1. Find a cloth measuring tape. Not a yardstick, not your Sears Metal Tape, and not what size you wore in another brand. MEASURE
2. If you normally wear a head sock, grab it and put it on. That seemingly thin piece of material can add 1 to 1.5 centimeters to the diameter of your head.
3. “Using a CLOTH measuring tape, measure your head circumference 1 inch above the eyebrows,” Obtain the largest measurement in centimeters.”
4. Write down this number and keep it in a safe place.
5. Look up the sizing chart for your preferred helmet manufacturer.
6. “If the size chart shows centimeters, inches and hat size, use centimeters for best accuracy, Inches get rounded to the nearest eighth inch, and Hat Size is just a guideline.”
7. What if you find yourself between two sizes? “Go with the larger one. You can always adjust by wearing a single-layer or two-layer head sock.
8. Time for the test fit: Don your head sock (if applicable), slide on the helmet, and cinch the chin strap. It should sit down all the way onto the crown of your head and be snug on your forehead and on your cheeks. If it’s squeezing your forehead to discomfort, it’s too small. The cheek pads should be snug, and they will break in a little bit once you begin to use the helmet and sweat.”
