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ATTENTION: Beginning this season we will NO LONGER be accepting SA2010 helmets. 

All helmets must be SA2015 or newer.  No DOT or M helmets.

  • SA2015 or newer is REQUIRED.

  • Absolutely no DOT-only or M-only rated helmets.  

  • If your helmet is not SA2015, SA2020 or SA2025, you will not be permitted to go on track.

Open face or full face is your choice - both are acceptable as long as it is SA2015 or newer.

If you aren't able to upgrade, helmet rentals are available here.

Time to upgrade?

Summit Racing Equipment has a large selection of helmets to choose from.

Here is a list of SA2015 and SA2020 helmets they offer.

Summit Racing Equipment

A note to those with FIA standard helmets: 

FIA 8858 are acceptable and FIA 8860 are acceptable until (if) they expire:

  • FIA 8860-2018 and 8860-2018-ABP - Currently no expiry date
  • FIA 8860-2010 - Expires December 31, 2028
  • FIA 8860-2004 - NOT ACCEPTED - Expired December 31, 2020
  • FIA 8859-2015 (with SA2015) - Currently no expiry date
  • FIA 8858-2010 (with SA2010) NOT ACCEPTED - Expired December 31, 2023

Why the SA rating?

As horsepower ratings on cars go up and tracks are setup to allow more speed it becomes important to upgrade safety equipment.  Helmets MUST be SA2015 or newer rated to provide appropriate protection for drivers.  There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this.

The SA standard better protects you in the case of an accident within a vehicle, as they were specifically designed for automotive use.

The following information notes the differences between helmet types (found on the Snell Foundation's FAQ page):

The SA standard was designed for competitive auto racing while the M standard was for motorcycling and other motorsports. The K standard was released to accommodate helmets used in karting. There are three major differences between them:

  1. The SA standard requires flammability test while the M and K standards do not.
  2. The SA and K standards allow for a narrower visual field than the M standard (Some SA and K certified helmets may not be street legal).
  3. The SA and K standards include a rollbar multi-impact test while the M standard does not.