Don't forget new Helmet Regs for 2018 in IMSA
11-30-2017, 09:24 PM
#1
Nordschleife Master
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Don't forget new Helmet Regs for 2018 in IMSA
All IMSA series now require FIA 8860 certification. A standard SA-20xx rating will no longer be accepted.
11-30-2017, 10:34 PM
#2
FIA 8859 is no longer allowed? Thats another added expense if so.
12-01-2017, 09:02 AM
#3
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21.1.1. Drivers must wear full coverage helmets of recognized high quality and which include a
face shield. Drivers in all WeatherTech Championship classes must use helmets that satisfy
FIA standard 8860-2004 or 8860-2010 - Advanced Helmet Test specification, effective 15
January, 2014. Modification is prohibited (drilling of holes, etc.) and shall void the
homologation. Drivers in all other IMSA Series must, at minimum, wear helmets that bear
the seal of approval of the Snell Memorial Foundation SA/2010, SAH/2010, SA/2015 or SFI
Foundation 31.1. Beginning from January 1st 2018, Drivers in all IMSA sanctioned series
shall be required to use helmets that satisfy FIA standard 8860-2004 or 8860-2010 -
Advanced Helmet Test specification, effective 15 January, 2014
Seems pretty clear what is allowed.... And these helmets are so inexpensive. The Stilo is $5K
face shield. Drivers in all WeatherTech Championship classes must use helmets that satisfy
FIA standard 8860-2004 or 8860-2010 - Advanced Helmet Test specification, effective 15
January, 2014. Modification is prohibited (drilling of holes, etc.) and shall void the
homologation. Drivers in all other IMSA Series must, at minimum, wear helmets that bear
the seal of approval of the Snell Memorial Foundation SA/2010, SAH/2010, SA/2015 or SFI
Foundation 31.1. Beginning from January 1st 2018, Drivers in all IMSA sanctioned series
shall be required to use helmets that satisfy FIA standard 8860-2004 or 8860-2010 -
Advanced Helmet Test specification, effective 15 January, 2014
Seems pretty clear what is allowed.... And these helmets are so inexpensive. The Stilo is $5K
Last edited by Viperbob1; 12-01-2017 at 03:17 PM.
12-01-2017, 10:03 AM
#4
Very much my thought as well, a year and half ago when I bought a helmet I opted for the GP-6S due to the SA2015 cert. - which now it appears I should have bought the GP-6RC ($4k as opposed to $850). None of the 8860's are cheap as you stated!
