As the motorsport community eagerly anticipates the upcoming racing season, it’s crucial to ensure that your safety gear is up to date. In this blog post, we want to alert all racing enthusiasts to an important deadline approaching at the end of this year – the expiration of the SNELL 2015 homologation. To avoid any unwelcome surprises on the track next year, let’s delve into the details.
Identifying SNELL 2015 Expiry: Check Those Stickers!
First things first, it’s essential to locate the inspection stickers on your helmet. These stickers, typically situated on the inside behind the lining, carry crucial information about the validity of the helmet. As the clock ticks toward December 31, 2023, the following inspections will expire:
- Snell SA2010 + FIA 8858-2002
- Snell SA2010 + FIA 8858-2010
- Snell SAH2010 + FIA 8858-2010
- Snell SA 2010
- Snell SAH 2010
- Snell SA 2015
| Standard | FIA Validity | MSUK Validity |
| FIA 8860-2018 | No Expiry | No Expiry |
| FIA 8860-2018 ABP | No Expiry | No Expiry |
| FIA 8860-2010 | Not Valid After 31.12.2028 | No Expiry |
| FIA 8860-2010 & SNELL SA2010 | Not Valid After 31.12.2028 | No Expiry |
| FIA 8859-2015 | No Expiry | No Expiry |
| FIA 8859-2015 & SNELL SA2020 | No Expiry | No Expiry |
| FIA 8859-2015 & SNELL SA2015 | No Expiry | No Expiry |
| FIA 8858-2002 & SNELL SA2010 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 |
| FIA 8858-2010 & SNELL SA2010 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 |
| FIA 8858-2010 & SNELL SAH2010 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 |
| SNELL SA2010 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 |
| SNELL SAH2010 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 |
| SNELL SA2015 | Not Valid After 31.12.2023 | Not Valid After 31.12.2026 |
For a comprehensive and official list, you can refer to the FIA’s website HERE.
Act Now, Avoid Disappointment
Given the impact of this expiration, we anticipate a surge in demand for new helmets as we come into the new year & new season. To ensure you’re not left without a suitable helmet at the start of the season, our advice is simple: act now.
Explore the Zamp Helmets range
If you’re looking for an upgrade, we have a wide range of helmets here at Zamp Helmets. Upgrade to a bestseller like the RZ 70E Switch or try something new with our brand new range of ZR 72 helmets, available in black, white, grey & various graphic colourways. All our helmets have the most up to date homologation standards, including Snell 2020, FIA 8859 and FIA 8860.
The clock is ticking on 31st December 2023 when these helmets will expire. Don’t compromise on safety – be proactive and invest in a new helmet before the 2024 racing season kicks off. Explore our online selection to secure your safety and gear up for an exhilarating year of motorsport!
