Yes. These are the most frequent questions we tend to get regarding the Lake Garnett performance driving events. The answer to the first question is YES, you are required to wear a helmet if you are participating in either the autocross or one of the track groups. What kind depends on which group you are in.
If you are participating in the autocross or in one of the speed-regulated track groups (A, B, C, H, R), you are required to wear a DOT-Approved or Snell-rated helmet. It can be full-faced, modular, or open-faced, but must extend down to your neck. Half-helmets (aka “brain buckets”) and ECE-rated helmets are NOT permitted. Period-correct, vintage-style helmets are allowed in Group H if you want to look the part.
In addition, if you are in one of the groups where passengers are permitted (A, H) then your passengers must also follow this helmet rule.
If you are participating in one of the race-car exhibition groups (E or V), then you are required to wear a Snell-SA2020 rated (or newer) helmet. It can be full- or open-faced, although we always suggest full. Head and neck restraint systems are encouraged but not required. Learn more In our rules for the event.See some HELMET examples
