Racing Helmets, Visors & Accessories

Wearing the proper racing helmet for your meet or racing class ensures you'll have the best protection and the maximum level of safety in the event of a crash. Drag racing helmets and racing helmet accessories, like helmet supports and helmet visors, help provide driver comfort, reduce fatigue and protect you from injury.

SA-rated race helmets are good for 12 years in accordance with the Snell rating. Buying or replacing your motocross or car racing helmet is essential to stay in compliance with the rules of NHRA, IHRA and other sanctioned racing bodies. Over time, racing helmets need to be replaced, along with your other racing gear with an expiration date, with the certification time varying between components.

To properly size auto racing helmets, measure your head starting at about 1" above the eyebrows. Then measure around the back of the head to the furthest point that results in the largest measurement. Match the measured size to the helmet-sizing chart that the manufacturer provides, as they can vary. This will ensure you have the correct size helmet.

Drag race helmets need to have a Snell "SA" rating. They are certified up to 12 years from the rating. For example, an SA2020 helmet is good until the year 2032. However, this is only applicable if the helmet has not been damaged or heavily scratched.

On racing helmets, you can check the date of manufacturer, helmet model and Snell rating on a sticker located on the inside back wall of the racing helmet towards the bottom, under the fabric, which is not glued in. Snell-rated helmets are good up to 12 years from the date of the Snell rating. For example, a Snell 2015 is good until the year 2027.

You can safely clean the inside and outside of your auto racing helmet with a mild detergent, water, and washcloth. A helmet cleaning kit is also available from Simpson Products. Head socks, which can be required depending on the class you are racing, protect you from fire and can provide a barrier to prevent the helmet from absorbing sweat.

If you've ever stopped to think, "Where can I find racing helmets near me?" look no further than JEGS - your one-stop shop for racing helmets and accessories to help you stay safe on the track. If you need more information about the race helmets for sale in our inventory, a JEGS expert is ready to answer your questions about racing classes, ratings and everything in between to stay better protected at all times.