Arai GP-6?

I've been hearing about the new Arai GP-6 since last year. However, any news regarding the Arai auto line is pretty non-existent in the U.S. The helmet came to my attention again after seeing that Racing Optics is already listing tear-offs for this model. I had to go and find a picture:



The safe assumption for now is that if we get this helmet in the states, we won't see it until the Snell SA2010 helmets start production. In fact, word on the streets is that we probably won't be seeing much of any Arai helmets until that standard gets here! I also wouldn't expect the pricey $4000+ carbon version to get here. As this is one of a few helmets that pass the FIA 8860:2004 standard, only a select group of F1 drivers are sporting this fancy thing.

End of Year Helmet Sale - Arai & Bell

It's winding down to the end of the racing season; if you haven't raced your last event, you're probably due to do so in the next few weeks.

We recently took a glance at our inventory and realized we had way to many helmets. So what better thing to do then have an end of year clearance! These are current models with current ratings - now's the time to gear up for next year!

Both the popular Arai GP-5W and Arai GP-5K have been marked down 20%. This deal is only temporary, so act now if you want to save!

Arai GP-5W

Originally $824.95 - Now only $659.96
More details here

Arai GP-5K

Originally $724.95 - Now only $579.96
More details here

There are also several Bell helmets slated to be replaced next year. Again, these are all popular helmets, such as the Bell M3, Vortex, and Mag-5, that are simply receiving face-lifts for 2009.

For example:
Bell M3

Originally $559.00 - Now only $396.00
More details here