Update: Helmets

[dchez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Just to update everyone.  I followed Dean Schindell's advice and e-mailed the Snell 
Memorial Foundation.  This was their response:

>Dear Mr. Sanchez,
>
>SA helmet performance requirements are designed around the needs of drivers
>in high perfomance automotive competitions. SA helmets are required to meet
>requirements for flame retardancy and have allowances for restricted visual
>fields that are desirable in some types of events.  M helmets, while
>usually associated with motorcycling,  are quite suitable for many types of
>motorsports.  SA helmets may not be "street legal" if they are designed
>with the visual field restrictions. M helmets must meet these street
>requirements.  An M helmet would most likely serve you well in both
>activities, however you should check in your rule book to see what is
>required for the type of competitions you participating in.   
>
>Steve J
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>> From: dchez@domain.elided
>> To: info@domain.elided
>> Subject: SA/M combination rating?
>> Date: Monday, December 21, 1998 11:21 AM
>> 
>> I understand that SA rated helmets are designed for automotive applications, 
>> while M rated helmets are for motorcycles.  I am in the process of buying a 
>> motorcyle and will obviously need a helmet.  Also, I need a helmet for my car 
>> when driving at race track events.  My question is: Do any helmets meet both the 
>> SA rating criteria as well as the M rating criteria so that I will be able to 
>> purchase one helmet?  Thanks in advance for and advice.
>> 
>> David Sanchez
>> dddchez@domain.elided

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