An Important Note about Helmet Safety:

We had another helmet come off recently resulting in relatively minor injuries (compared to what it could've been)....6 staples on side of head from the head hitting the roll bar as the car flipped.   This is the 3rd helmet that I know of that came off so far this year...luckily, the first 2 did not result in injury.

 For your reference:

The Snell Foundation recommends the simple, straightforward procedure recommended to consumers by most helmet manufacturers:

Position the helmet on your head so that it sits low on your forehead; if you can't see the edge of the brim at the extreme upper range of your vision, the helmet is probably out of place.  Adjust the retention system so that when in use, it will hold the helmet firmly in place.  This positioning and adjusting should be repeated to obtain the very best result possible.  The procedure initially may be time consuming.  Take the time.

 Try to remove the helmet without undoing the retention system closures.  If the helmet comes off or shifts over your eyes, readjust and try again.  If no adjustment seems to work, this helmet is not for you; try another.

This procedure is also the basis of the test for helmet stability described in this Standard.  This test performs the same steps but uses standard headforms.  However, you must still perform this procedure for yourself when buying a helmet and every time you wear a helmet.  Only in this way will you be able to make all the proper adjustments to get the best fit possible.  Furthermore, your test on your own head will be an improvement on ours; you will determine whether the helmet is appropriate for you personally.

Our drivers are the greatest asset to any race team...let's keep them safe!

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Regards,

Curtis Pepe

QMA NSD (443 386-9298)