Arai Helmet Standards
All Current Arai helmets for Auto racing have a SNELL 2005 certification SA2005 or K2005 for karting,
these helmets are valid for racing until 2015.
The New SNELL 2010 helmets with a certification SA2010, SAH2010 and K2010 are not available until 10/01/2010.
Please find below some information regarding the different certifications, please check with your sanctioning body, club or organization to see what the requirements are, feel free to call us at 480.483.7223 or email info@gphelmets.com if you have any questions.
All Arai helmets meet or exceed Snell certification.
FIA STANDARDS
FIA 8860-2004 : Now mandatory homologation for many high level series, from 01/01/2010 these include: F1, F2, GP2, GP3, Euro F3, British F3, Spanish F3, A1GP, DTM, WTCC, WRC, LMP1, LMP2, FIA GT1, FIA GT2, FIA GT3 ARAI GP6 RC
FIA 8858-2002 ARAI GP6 PED, ARAI GP6 S, ARAI GP5 W
FIA 8858-2009 ARAI GP Jet
SNELL STANDARDS FOR AUTO RACING
Snell SAH standard for Auto Racing Helmets
(same as SA but with the Hans Post installed at the factory and the FIA sticker)
Snell 2010 or SAH2010- New certification from Snell Foundation, Arai snell SAH2010 helmets will be available by special order only at this time
Snell SA standard for Auto Racing Helmets
Snell 2010 or SA2010- New certification from Snell Foundation, Arai snell SA2010 helmets cannot be released for sale before 10/01/2010

Snell 2005 or SA2005- Current Snell certification, legal for racing until Snell releases the 2015 helmets

Snell 2000 or SA2000 - No longer valid for racing after 10/01/2010
SNELL STANDARDS FOR KARTING
Snell K standard for Karting Helmets ONLY
Snell 2010 or K2010- New certification from Snell Foundation, Arai snell K2010 helmets cannot be released for sale before 10/01/2010

Snell 2005 or K2005- Current Snell certification, legal for racing until Snell releases the 2015 helmets
Snell 2000 or K2000 - No longer valid for racing after 10/01/2010
Snell CMS standard for Karting Helmets for Children ONLY (this is a new standard for children under 18)

Snell 2007 or CMS2007- Current Snell certification
SNELL STANDARDS FOR MOTORCYCLE
Snell M certification for Motorcycle helmets ONLY
(these can sometimes be used for Autocross or track days)
Snell 2010 or M2010- New current certification from Snell Foundation for motorcycle helmets
Snell 2005 or M2005- Older Snell certification

Snell 2000 or M2000- Older Snell certification
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