Safety Certification Standard
Snell M2020R
Story & Background
The Snell Memorial Foundation was founded in 1957 after the death of racer William "Pete" Snell. It is a non-profit that sets standards significantly higher than government minimums, specifically for racing environments.
Testing Protocol
Racing Performance Tests
- Edge Anvil Impact: Specialized tests against sharp curbs and tracks.
- Positional Stability: Rigorous roll-off tests in multiple directions.
- Double Impact: Two hits in the same site to ensure shell resilience.
Active Regions
Global
Legal Status
Voluntary certification or subject to regional racing organization rules.
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