07/16/2021
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4.6: Personal Safety Equipment 10.4.6.1.1: Helmets
All helmets used at a NKA sanctioned event must be full coverage (full face), with the face-shield installed, and designed for competitive motorsports use complying at:
Snell
SAorM2015
Snell SA/K or M 2010
CMS 2007 youth helmet
CMR 2007 youth helmet
CMS 2016
CMR 2017
Snell SA 2010
SFI
SFI 24.1/2010
SFI 31.1/2010
SFI 41.1/2010*
12/2025 12/2020 12/2019 12/2019 12/2026 12/2026 12/2020
12/2020 12/2020 12/2020
*not legal for vehicles with driver restraint systems
SFI 24.1/2013 Expires
SFI 31.1/2013 Expires
SFI 41.1/2013 Expires
BSI A-type and A/FR types are legal for 10 years after date of manufacture.
10.4.6.1.2: Youth Helmets are not intended for adults
10.4.6.1.3: Helmets must be in “factory condition”, with no visible shell damage.
If shell damage is visible, it will not be allowed to be used. Level 1
10.4.6.1.4: Cameras shall not be affixed to the helmet in anyway. Officials are to immediately black flag and remove from the course any driver that enters a session, official or otherwise, with a camera mounted in any way to a helmet. Level 1
10.4.6.1.5: Improper securing of the helmet strap is prohibited. Level 1
10.4. 6.2: Gloves
Gloves are required in all divisions. It is highly recommended to use a glove with a leather palm.
10.4.6.3: Suits/Jackets
Driving suits of one or two piece design made of abrasion resistant material are preferred. Leather jackets produced for racing are acceptable, with full length pants free of holes to be worn. Level 1
10.4.6.4: Footwear
High top shoes or boots designed for motorsports use are recommended. Closed toe shoes of most types are allowed. All shoes, regardless of type, must be properly laced and/or buckled at all times in any on-track session and must be free of holes or signs of extensive wear. Level 1
10.4.6.5: Ear Plugs
The use of earplugs by participants, both drivers and pit crews, is strongly recommended. Hearing los