{"product_id":"racequip-of25-sa2025-wh-sml-helmet","title":"RaceQuip OF25 OpenFace Helmet | SA2025 | White | Small | 257112","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaceQuip OF25 OpenFace Helmet – SA2025 | White | Small | 257112\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #333; padding: 10px 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-face design — no chin bar.\u003c\/strong\u003e The OF25 is an open-face (not full-face) helmet — it does not include a chin bar or face shield. Appropriate for drag racing, autocross, track days, vintage events, and ride-along\/instructor use where an open-face SA-rated helmet meets sanctioning body requirements. Always verify helmet type requirements (open-face vs full-face) with your specific sanctioning body or track before purchasing. This listing is White, Small — confirm your head circumference against RaceQuip’s size chart before ordering. SA2025 certified — broadly accepted through 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome helmets feel like overkill for the racing you actually do — the RaceQuip OF25 is all the protection you need and none of what you don’t. Snell SA2025 certified, hand-laid FRP composite shell, fire-retardant Nomex® interior, EPS liner, top-side exhaust vents, and M6 HANS inserts pre-installed. Built for drag racing, track days, autocross, vintage events, and instructor use. 4.8 lbs. Ships fast across Canada and the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSA2025 Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OF25 carries Snell’s SA2025 rating — the current Sport Automobile motorsport helmet standard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSA2025\u003c\/strong\u003e is the highest current Snell motorsport certification, introduced for 2025 and broadly accepted by sanctioning bodies including NASA, SCCA, NHRA, and most regional and club racing organisations through 2035. It replaces SA2020 as the current standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSA vs M-rated:\u003c\/strong\u003e SA (Sport Automobile) helmets are designed and tested for enclosed cockpit motorsport use, including fire resistance requirements and rollbar impact testing. M-rated (motorcycle) helmets do not meet SA fire resistance requirements and are typically not accepted by car racing sanctioning bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways verify your specific sanctioning body’s current helmet requirements before purchasing. Some bodies mandate full-face helmets for certain classes — confirm the OF25’s open-face design meets your rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen-Face Design — OF25 Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OF25 is an open-face helmet — maximum visibility, no chin bar, compatible with glasses, radio headsets, and goggles. The open design makes it the natural choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrag racing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many drag racing sanctioning bodies accept open-face SA-rated helmets. The open face improves communication in the staging lanes and allows full use of radio headsets without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutocross:\u003c\/strong\u003e SCCA Solo accepts open-face SA-rated helmets in most run groups. The wide field of vision suits the low-speed, high-precision driving environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack days:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most track day organisations accept open-face SA-rated helmets. Common choice for instructors and experienced drivers who prioritise field of vision and communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage and historic events:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many vintage racing regulations permit or prefer open-face helmets for period-correct appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRide-along and loaner use:\u003c\/strong\u003e The OF25’s straightforward open-face design makes it practical as a loaner helmet for passengers, students, and ride-along participants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFRP composite shell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-laid Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic — a proven, durable shell material at this price point. Not carbon fibre or Kevlar composite, but a well-constructed fiberglass shell that meets SA2025’s impact and penetration requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPS liner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expanded Polystyrene energy absorption liner beneath the shell — the primary impact energy management layer in a certified helmet. Single-use impact rating — the helmet should be replaced following any significant impact, even if no external damage is visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNomex® interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire-retardant Nomex padding and liner material throughout the interior. SA2025 certification requires fire resistance — Nomex is the industry standard material for this requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-side exhaust vents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive ventilation through top-mounted exhaust ports to manage heat buildup during use — relevant for extended sessions in warm conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM6 HANS inserts pre-installed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Threaded M6 anchor points on both sides of the helmet for HANS (Head And Neck Support) or similar SFI 38.1 \/ FIA 8858 device attachment. HANS device use is mandated in many sanctioning bodies alongside SA-rated helmets — the pre-installed inserts eliminate the need for aftermarket drilling. HANS device not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing — This Listing Is Small\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is the White, Small variant (RaceQuip part number 257112). Helmet fit is critical for both comfort and safety — a helmet that is too large will not perform to its rated specification in an impact. Measure your head circumference at the widest point (typically 1\" above the eyebrows) and compare against RaceQuip’s OF25 size chart before purchasing. The OF25 is available in additional sizes — verify your measurement before committing to Small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpen-face — no chin bar. SA2025 certified — accepted through 2035. White, Small (257112). FRP shell, Nomex interior, EPS liner, HANS inserts included. Verify sanctioning body helmet type requirements. Replace after any significant impact. 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