avlon06

What type of helmet is required for events like auto x and road racing? What are the different classes of helmets out there?

invisableflames

Here is a good reference for you http://www.soloracer.com/helmettech.html.

avlon06

Thanks for being so helpful Kugzgt.. but really thanks invisibleflames

MU71L4710N

can depend on your track. best thing to do is call your local tracks or go to their website and they will tell you what is required for certain events/times.

for instance one of the motorcycle tracks here only requires a DOT approved full face helmet (walmart sells a helmet that meets this requirement for 60 bucks). other tracks require atleast a snell certification. reason for this is DOT approves some really crappy helmets. to be DOT approved, it doesn't have to meet very high crash safety standards, infact a bicycle helmet with plastic around it will pass a DOT test.

if your curious about the different ratings as far as safety goes you can google up snell vs DOT ratings.

ChalknCover

I have a Snell M2005 and have no problems at the track with it.