Glossary / General

helmet

22 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A helmet is a type of safety gear that you wear on your head to protect yourself while driving fast or racing. It helps keep your head safe in case of an accident.

Technical Definition

A helmet is a protective headgear worn by drivers and riders in motorsports to safeguard against head injuries in the event of an accident. It is designed to absorb impact and provide safety during high-speed racing.

Hear It Discussed

"I'm running a six-second car and I don't have a helmet and a fire jacket, I'm not racing. Period."
Bring Your Yugo, Your Dragster, Or Your Dad’s GTO, Just Don’t Bring Traction Control In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 15:30

"I've always thought like helmet or no cage, like it's not one, it's one or the other. You wear a helmet if you have a cage or don't have a cage and don't wear helmet."
Faster Slopes, Morning Motors, Beeline Open House and More - DWA! Podcast Ep. #939 Driving While Awesome 38:20

"And the great thing about my sport is you wear a helmet. So actually when you're out on track, you don't see who your competitors are."
On the Ground At Miami F1: Live from Bloomberg House Miami Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 09:07