Re: Auto racing helmets

[Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided>]

I'll second Richard's recommendation that you try several on first to 
find a good fit.   It's not just uncomfortable, it's unsafe if your 
helmet isn't a snug fit on your head.  I noticed that different 
manufacturers seemed to cater to different shaped heads, with Shoei 
giving me the best fit.

If you do go for a full face helmet or one with an integrated 
windscreen, try it on and see if you can fog it up.   Some people seem 
to be more full of hot air or something, and need a helmet with good 
ventilation.

From my motorcycle days, I'll add that the fit and finish of Arai and 
Shoei helmets were the best of any helmets I owned.  I have an HJC, but 
it's just for the occasional passenger.  Of course you probably won't 
spend a 1/10th of the time with a helmet on car racing, as you would 
motorcycle riding so a cheaper helmet might be a good choice.

	--Mark
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