Helmet standard for the drags

[dgp]

Does anyone know what Australian Standard your helmet needs to meet before you can use it at the drags, or any motorsport event.

I ask because my dirt bike helmet is 13 years old and dont know if the AS has been updated since then.

[biante12]

for cams events, the age limit is 10 years, Some Moto Cross type helmets are also not permitted. Not sure what the Andra requirements are but i do know they have a longer life span for helmets

[strife]

Drag racing

group one

SNELL SA90, S95, SA2000, SFI 31.2

group one motorcycles

SNELL M90, M95, SFI 41.2 full face
SNELL SA90, S95, SA2000, SFI 31.2

others quicker than 9.99 (dragsters, altered and bikes0
SNELL M90, M95, SFI 41.2 full face
SNELL SA90, S95, SA2000, SFI 31.2

other sedans slower than 8.99 and driver or rider not previously covered must use a full face helmet meeting the following standards and all other vehicles slower than 10.99

AS 1698 1974/1988
SNELL SA 90, SA95 SA 2000, SFI 31.2
SNELL M 90, M95 M 2000, SFI 41.2
BS 6658-85 Type A
SNELL 1990/1995/2000 SFI 31.1
BS 6658-85 Type A/FR

[Animal]

Depends on what you think your head is worth

[red1]

Drag racing

group one

SNELL SA90, S95, SA2000, SFI 31.2

group one motorcycles

SNELL M90, M95, SFI 41.2 full face
SNELL SA90, S95, SA2000, SFI 31.2

others quicker than 9.99 (dragsters, altered and bikes0
SNELL M90, M95, SFI 41.2 full face
SNELL SA90, S95, SA2000, SFI 31.2

other sedans slower than 8.99 and driver or rider not previously covered must use a full face helmet meeting the following standards and all other vehicles slower than 10.99

AS 1698 1974/1988
SNELL SA 90, SA95 SA 2000, SFI 31.2
SNELL M 90, M95 M 2000, SFI 41.2
BS 6658-85 Type A
SNELL 1990/1995/2000 SFI 31.1
BS 6658-85 Type A/FR


Trying to understand the above - does it mean that if I am driving a 13 second car at the LS1 Nationals I need a full face helmet? Or can I wear an open face that meets the standards in the last section :confused:

[dgp]

Thanks for the info guys, i went out and bought a new helmet yesterday.

[mavss]

How about a cricket helmet?

[strife]

Trying to understand the above - does it mean that if I am driving a 13 second car at the LS1 Nationals I need a full face helmet? Or can I wear an open face that meets the standards in the last section :confused:

I would check with the Tuna

Those are the regulations for andra sanctioned events, I think you will be fine with your open face

[red1]

Checked with Tuna and then Heathcote themselves

They said they have no helmet standards* other than it not should not be cracked and that open faced helmets are fine

*Before there is a flurry of comments about bike, cricket, softball, horse racing helmets or plastic basins tied on with a piece of string type head protection this still means motor vehicle / motorcyle crash helmets

[cheffy]

10 years is for FIA events.. there is no cams lifing on helmets...