<br>What snell rating do I need for driver's schools and the occasional autoX? I am looking for an inexpensive open faced helmet (snell 95), but does it matter whether it's a motorcycle helmet or not? There's some difference between SA / MA (?), but does it matter for driving schools?<p>Thanks,<p>Todd W

The more expensive (usually) helmets have a nomex flame retardant (resistant?) lining....and are usually intended for auto racing. The Bell Mag4 open face helmet comes in both M95 and SA95 for about $179 (from Racer Wholesale). Summit Racing also sells it for slightly cheaper.<p>They come in white and black.<p>The link to RacerWholesale is below.<p>Steve S.<br>97 2.8QM<br><ul><li><a href="http://www.racerwholesale.com">Racer Wholesale Website</a></li></ul>

Hey. got your message-<br>For this weekend, you'll need a Snell 95. I THINK you need SA as the MA is rated for motorbikes. As for finding one in Dallas... I really don't know.<br>

I think you're asking the wrong people. The folks to ask are the ones who are putting on the event that you want to go to; ask the organizers. Depending on event and organizer's desires, I';ve seen everyting from a '95 "SA" mandatory to an '85 or newer requirement.<br>As far as "SA" vs. "M", from what my Porsche Club found out, the only real difference is that "SA" meets fireproof standard. Now, considering that we allow street clothes (non-synthetic fibers, whe have felt that "M" helmets are acceptable. With us it's SNELL '90 or newer "M" or "SA".<br>