What type of helmet for track days

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Driving a US-spec (S52) M roadster at Spartanburg's Performance Center
I'm planning to do some track days at Rockingham and maybe N�rburgring and am thinking of getting my own helmet rather than taking pot luck on hiring one.  Legislation has moved on with EC standards and only older stock in shops has 'type A' stickers.  
I don't like full-face helmets.  Are open helmets (meeting the old type A spec) acceptable for track use?
Tim, Laguna Seca 2001 M roadster (aka Zmurf) 

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Zmurf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15-January-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 14	Topic: What type of helmet for track days Posted: 27-February-2004 at 16:19
	Driving a US-spec (S52) M roadster at Spartanburg's Performance Center I'm planning to do some track days at Rockingham and maybe N�rburgring and am thinking of getting my own helmet rather than taking pot luck on hiring one. Legislation has moved on with EC standards and only older stock in shops has 'type A' stickers. I don't like full-face helmets. Are open helmets (meeting the old type A spec) acceptable for track use? Tim, Laguna Seca 2001 M roadster (aka Zmurf) The view most people get to see Edited by Zmurf

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B 7 VP Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 04-November-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1115	Posted: 27-February-2004 at 18:12
	Hi Tim, Open sparco approx �55 approved Group A. Checked with a track regular who said it complys with regulations , and receives a pass sticker from officials.www.demon-tweeks.co.uk stock various, but not shown on web. SAFETYFAST

jon90 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 11-January-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 653	Posted: 27-February-2004 at 18:56
	It always used to be full face in open cars(ie convertables,single seaters) and open face in saloons,rally cars etc. Jon

Big Vern Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22-December-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 30	Posted: 29-February-2004 at 11:10
	Big tip. Dont buy a helmet mail order. Much better to hit a few motorbike shops and try helmets on yourself. The last time I bought a helmet for my motorcycling I had a right job. So wanted a Shoei but just couldnt get one that was comfortable. Ended up with an AGV. Really makes sense to try several types on. If its uncomfortable you will find it distracting.

Zmurf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15-January-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 14	Posted: 07-March-2004 at 09:57
	Thanks for the feedback. After trying several open face helmets, I ended up getting a Caburg Downtown (meets the new ECE 22.05 regulations). Comfortable, with an integral sun visor--not that I needed it at Rockingham on Sunday.