Can somone explain this new NHRA rule?

82 GT · 03-25-2006, 01:28 PM

My helmet says " Snell M-95" so am I good?

Unit 5302 · 03-26-2006, 02:24 PM

For round one, (Jan 1, 2006) yes, you're fine.

The 2006 NHRA Rulebook, which costs $10.00, is apparently going to list information regarding the phase out of newer helmets as well.

i.e. Snell 95 might be phased out in 2007 or something like that.

~The Jester~ · 03-28-2006, 08:14 AM

That's exactly why I waited until this year to but a new helmet. Helmets built in '06 carry a Snell-05 rating. Traditionally, NHRA let's you use a helmet with a rating of "15 years" old. Thus, the reason the Snell-90 (manufactured in 1991-1996) are no longer accepted.

Just for the record there buddy, the "M" is another standard that pertains to motorcyles. Usually a full face helmet that passes Snell will also carry the M with it.

03-25-2006, 01:28 PM	#1
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03-26-2006, 02:24 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: Can somone explain this new NHRA rule? For round one, (Jan 1, 2006) yes, you're fine. The 2006 NHRA Rulebook, which costs $10.00, is apparently going to list information regarding the phase out of newer helmets as well. i.e. Snell 95 might be phased out in 2007 or something like that.

03-28-2006, 08:14 AM	#3
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Can somone explain this new NHRA rule? That's exactly why I waited until this year to but a new helmet. Helmets built in '06 carry a Snell-05 rating. Traditionally, NHRA let's you use a helmet with a rating of "15 years" old. Thus, the reason the Snell-90 (manufactured in 1991-1996) are no longer accepted. Just for the record there buddy, the "M" is another standard that pertains to motorcyles. Usually a full face helmet that passes Snell will also carry the M with it. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

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