Bell Racing helmets are designed to meet and exceed the various industry standards for auto racing helmets, including Snell, SFI and FIA. Bell conducts extensive research and development testing to ensure that our helmets perform to the highest performance standards.
1.1 STANDARDS
All drivers competing in circuit events, hillclimbs or special rally stages, entered on the FIA Calendar, must wear protective helmets that comply with one of the standards listed in Technical List No. 25 of Appendix J. Drivers of open cockpit cars must wear face shields, of which the chin guard is an integral part of the helmet structure and is tested to an FIA approved standard. This measure is recommended for historic open cockpit cars and Autocross Division 3/3A. Drivers in the Formula One World Championship, WTCC and FIA F2 Championships and in the international GP2 and F3 series must wear helmets that comply with FIA Standard 8860-2004 - Advanced Helmet Test Specification. It is strongly recommended that drivers in the FIA World Rally Championship* and FIA GT Championships and in those international series for which the technical regulations include crash structure requirements from the FIA Formula One or F3000 technical regulations wear helmets that comply with FIA Standard 8860-2004. . * The use of helmets complying with FIA Standard 8860-2004 will be mandatory in the FIA World Rally Championship from 1.1.2010.
1.2 AMENDMENTS
No helmet may be modified from its specification as manufactured except in compliance with the instructions approved by the manufacturer and one of the standards organisations listed by the FIA, which certified the model in question. Any other modification shall render the helmet unacceptable for the requirements of this article.
1.3 MAXIMUM WEIGHT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Helmet weights may be checked at any time during an event and must not exceed 1800 g for a full face type or 1600 g for an open face type, including all accessories and attachments. Helmet mounted radio speakers are prohibited on all climbing circuits and events (ear plug type transducers are permitted). Requests for exemptions, for medical reasons only, can be made through the driver's ASN Medical Commission. The installation of microphones may only be done with respect to paragraph 1.2 above.
1.4 DECORATION
Paint may react with the hull shell material and affect its protective ability; therefore, where a manufacturer provides guidelines or restrictions on painting or decorating hulls, these should be followed, using only paint specified by them (air-drying acrylic, polyurethane enamel or other) and preferably by a painter who has their approval. This is particularly important for injection moulded housings, which are generally not suitable for painting. The shell being painted must be masked efficiently, as paint penetrating the interior can affect the performance of the hull plating. Paints requiring heat curing should not be used and no process should exceed the maximum hull conditioning temperature in the standard for which it is approved. The manufacturer's instructions should also be consulted for any considerations on the use of adhesives and transfers.
In circuit events, climbs, special stages of rallies and selective sections of cross-country events listed in the International Sporting Calendar, all drivers and co-drivers must wear overalls and gloves (optional for co-drivers), long underwear, a balaclava, socks and shoes homologated to FIA 8856-2000. The gloves, balaclava, socks and shoes must be approved according to FIA 8856-2000. Wearers must ensure that the garments are not too tight, as this reduces the level of protection. Embroidery sewn directly onto the overall shall be sewn on the outermost layer only, for better thermal insulation. The backing material for badges and the thread used to attach them to the overall must be flame retardant (see Appendix 1 of FIA Standard 8856-2000 for detailed requirements and instructions for use). Drivers of single seaters in standing start races must wear gloves of a high visibility colour that contrasts with the predominant colour of the car, so that the driver can clearly draw the attention of the starting driver in the event of difficulties. Substances that may circulate in any cooling system used by a driver are restricted to water or air at atmospheric pressure. Water systems must not require saturation of a garment to function. For events taking place in extremely hot conditions, it is recommended that a cooling system (e.g. connected to purpose-designed and approved undergarments) is used. Exceptionally, driver cooling waistcoats that are not FIA homologated may be used but must be in addition to the mandatory homologated undergarment, must include a base garment certified and labelled to ISO 15025, any piping must be certified and labelled to ISO 17493 and must not be in contact with the driver's skin and any connection to an on-board system.
3.1 Use at international events
The use at an international event of any device intended to protect the head or neck and attached to the helmet is prohibited unless the device has been homologated by the FIA and is included in the FIA Technical List No. 36. When the device used is the HANS®, it must be used only with a compatible helmet listed in Technical List No. 29. Drivers are strongly recommended to use helmets with attachment anchorages fitted by the manufacturer as original equipment. These helmets are identified by a bright silver holographic FIA label, as illustrated in FIA Technical List No. 29 - Figure 1. It is also strongly recommended to use homologated straps which are identified by an FIA 8858-2002 label sewn on them. For more details, the "Guide to the use of HANS® in International Motor Sport", published by the FIA Institute for Motor Sport Safety, can be found at www.fia.com, under the heading FIA Sport - Regulations - Drivers' Equipment.
3.2 Mandatory wearing
Mandatory wearing of an FIA approved head restraint - by championship.
The Driver must wear:
A helmet with an efficient and unbreakable protection for the eyes.
For all classes, helmets must comply with the following prescriptions (Appendix 2) :
The weight of helmets can be checked at any time during an event and should not exceed 1,800 go 1,550 g for young riders. It should be noted that certain types of helmets must not be painted or have adhesive material. In accordance with Appendix L of the International Sporting Code (Chapter III, Article 1.2), any addition of devices, aerodynamic or otherwise, to helmets is prohibited if they have not been homologated with the helmet in question.
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