Simpson sold Simpson, started a new company, Impact. Not sure which company was recently in the news about the quality of their helmets vs actual testing. Something about putting approved stickers on helmets that weren't approved. I don't remember the details, so research it first to see what I recall is correct or not.

I had a chance to try a carbon fiber helmet at Putnam. More expensive than my head and light as a feather.

While not meant for a car, I have a kevlar kayak helmet. Literally saved my life. Lesson I learned, don't skimp on helmets.

I was thinking about an open face helmet like this one.

http://www.saferacer.com/simpson-cruiser-fr-open-face-helmet.html?productid=1050

My question is will this type helmet be ok for track days? Or do they require a full face hemlet? Anyone know?

You read my mind. That was going to be my next question. Open face or full enclosure.

I have an Impact helmet that I use for karting, and I love it!

My son has one as well. I think he would get a kick out of it if my helmet matched his. Did you pick it up at their offices on the west side? Any issues with the helmet/visor etc.? I am sure you have used your helmet longer than my 6yr old, and can tell me a little more about it other than 'Dad its on backwards....."

I got it from a friend who won it in a raffle, I love the style of the Impact helmet but my cheap $80 Vega motorcycle helmet has a much better view of everything. The visor on the Impact is much smaller. You're peripheral vision (spelling?) is taken away and the way the helmet comes to a point covering your nose takes away the ability to take a quick glance down at the tach on a kart, or dash on the car

I like full face motorcycle helmets cause they let you have a much better view of your surroundings!