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Bell Racing USA LLC is the world's leading auto racing and karting helmet company. More Champions in all forms of racing have worn Bell Helmets than any other brand. The Bell name is synonymous with innovation, technology, engineering excellence and superior helmet performance.

Bell Racing USA LLC
301 Mercury Drive, #8
Champaign, IL 61822

800: 800-237-2700
Tel: 217-239-5355
Fax: 217-819-5187

BELL is a registered Trade Mark owned by Bell Sports, Inc. and licensed to Bell Racing USA. Bell Racing USA LLC sells helmets and auto racing accessories exclusively to countries in North and South America and will not ship to countries outside of these territories. Sales to countries outside of North and South America are facilitated through Bell Racing Europe.

BELL RACING USA LLC MISSION STATEMENT:
Bell designs and develops innovative, technically superior auto racing helmets and accessories that maximize protection and enhance driver performance.

WIN COMES ON THE SAME STREETS WHERE HIS FATHER WON 35 YEARS AGO

Proving that sometimes racing history finds a way of coming full circle, Nelson Piquet Jr. won his first Formula E race Satuday on the streets of Long Beach --the same spot where his father scored his first Formula One victory 35 years ago almost to the day.

Jean-Eric Vergne finished second and Lucas Di Grassi was third.

Just a short distance from Hollywood, Formula E once again put on a spectacular show, watched by over 20,000 spectator, and for the sixth time in as many races, there was a different winner. Piquet started second and led practically from start to finish. He started alongside pole sitter Daniel Abt, got past the German under braking for the first corner and, from then on, kept the lead throughout, carving out a small but constant gap to his closest rivals.

In the first stint, which saw the safety car come out wice in the early stages, first when Scott Speed went off into the barriers at turn two and the second when Charles Pic and Jarno Trulli collided, the former penalized, the latter forced to retire, Abt was able to keep in Piquet’s slipstream, while Vergne made the most of the first restart to pass Sebatstien Buemi and move into third place.

In the run of pit stops, which came later than usual, because of those caution periods, Buemi managed to gain another place and sit behind Piquet Jr. but he never looked likely to pass the Brazilian. Abt kept third spot up until lap 32, when he had to pit to take a penalty for excessive energy useage. Thus teammate Di Grassi moved up into a podium position which he had to defend to the end.

The only American in the race did not have much luck, as Speed was knocked out at the start.

The win was also the first in Formula E for the China Racing team. Meanwhile, Piquet Jr. picked up 25 points to move up to second in the drivers’ championship, with 74 points, just one behind fellow countryman Di Grassi.

The next round of the Formula E series is May 9. The Monaco ePrix is slated to run on a track featuring sections of the one used for the Formula One Grand Prix.

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The FIA8860 specification requires the helmet to be certified to the Snell SA standard plus pass an additional single impact from 5 meters to help protect against more massive impacts and withstand a special shell hardness test to help prevent objects from penetrating the shell. Bell was the first helmet company to introduce an FIA8860 certified model in 2004. Since the initial introduction, Bell’s HP helmets have been constantly improved and the current models are a direct result of intense research and development and close collaboration with the world’s best drivers, teams and testing facilities. Test results show that in certain impacts, the Bell HP helmets absorb up to 40% more energy than standard models.

The HP7 features a high-strength, ultra-lightweight shell made using aerospace and military grade carbon made in Bell Racing’s high-pressure proprietary molding system that allows pressures twice as high as conventional autoclaves. The shell and shield design has been optimized by moving the shield pivot pointer to a lower position to improve acoustic comfort, aerodynamic behavior and energy absorbing capacities. The HP7 liner system is all new featuring a multi-piece, multi-density high-impact custom bead absorbing liner with a reinforced layer of Kevlar for added protection. The helmet’s redesigned ergonomic interior incorporates multiple density comfort foams and padding to ensure the best possible fit to accommodate a variety of head shapes.

Ventilation has been improved with the introduction of 14 air intake and extraction channels strategically placed around the shell and a duel chamber air intake, maximizing airflow around the head and the face. The HP7 has titanium hardware and an optical grade injected Double Screen Anti Fog (DSAF) shield, with variable thickness exceeding 5mm in the field of vision, setting a new standard for clarity and fog control. The shield seal has also been improved with the introduction of a hollow synthetic rubber gasket ensuring that air and water especially in wet conditions can’t penetrate into the helmet through the eyeport. The helmet’s chin guard face piece is removable, available in various thicknesses to accommodate different cheek and jaw shapes. The integrated channels in the face piece offer multiple options to install integrated drinking tube systems and radio microphone systems.

The HP7 is also available without chin bar duckbill (front spoiler). Additional chin bar and top gurneys (sold separately) are available to customize the aerodynamic performance of the helmet.

The HP7 is certified to the Snell SA2010 and FIA8860-2010 standards and is available in an all carbon finish in sizes 7 1/8 minus (57-) to 7 5/8 plus (61+). The helmet takes the SE07 3MM shield and SV SE07 pivot system. It comes equipped with Hans Anchors, double screen anti fog visor insert and fleece lined helmet bag.

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Sold in the top forced air configuration, the Snell SA2010/FIA8858 Star Infusion can easily be adapted for use as a side forced air helmet though an innovative kit system. The helmet can also be used in a non-forced air configuration. The Star Infusion features an ultra-lightweight carbon composite shell, high-tech aggressive aero styling and a pro-plus style interior that provides superior comfort. The pro-plus interior delivers a custom interior fit by combining Bell's soft plush-density fit pad system, contoured cheek-grip pad system to reduce movement and integrated collar that is designed to fully support the driver's lower jaw bone area.

With the versatility of the Star Infusion, professional racers no longer have to choose between a side forced air or top forced air model. Sold in the top forced air configuration, the helmet can be transformed into a side (left) forced air helmet (side air kit sold separately). The Star Infusion incorporates Bell's ground-breaking air chamber technology to increase pressure and accelerate airflow (when used with an external forced air system) to maximize airflow for improved ventilation and comfort. In the top forced air configuration, the Star Infusion divides the air inflow evenly in vent channels that direct ventilation to the front of the helmet to cool the face and prevent shield fogging and into the air chamber top pad, evenly dispersing airflow to cool the driver around the top of the head. The Star Infusion features the new Quick Lock forced air nozzle that locks the forced air connector in place yet allows for easy release. The smaller nozzle design helps accelerate airflow into the helmet. The Quick Lock nozzle can be used with traditional 1.5 inch diameter forced air hoses by using the following forced air adaptor that connects the hose with the Bell Quick Lock nozzle

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The Dominator.2 is certified SAH2010 certified, available in sizes 7 1/8 to 7 3/4 in white and rubberized matte black. (The anchor locations for the Snell SAH2010 standard were determined using the rules and procedures established by the FIA for the FIA8858-2010 standard which requires the manufacturer to install M6 terminals in the shell for use with head and neck restraint anchor systems). The helmet also has M6 terminal hardware incorporated into the helmet and accepts Head and Neck Restraint anchor system hardware. (We recommend consulting with the Head and Neck Restraint manufacturer to select an anchor system that allows the user to index the hardware in the proper location for use with the device.)

The Dominator.2 features an ultra-lightweight carbon composite shell and retains the traditional Dominator chin bar vents and aero gurneys that are designed into the shell. The Dominator.2's aerodynamic elements enhance helmet performance by providing greater stability and reduced helmet lift at higher speeds. The wicker gurneys built into the side and top of the shell create an air separation point on the top of the helmet to allow airflow to detach from the helmet reducing buffeting. The helmets front lip gurney and angled chin bar vents add down force to the front of the helmet to prevent lift and improve overall helmet stability.

Updated features include the 287/3MM SRV-1 visor system and new rubber eyeport gasket for improved visor seal. Each helmet comes with a clear shield and Bell visor strip as standard equipment. The interior on the Dominator.2 has been completely redesigned with contoured cheek pads and higher density foam neck collar for a firm and secure fit.

Also available as an accessory item for the Dominator 2, Bell Racing has developed a rock guard that can be installed on the helmet’s chin bar and forehead areas for added protection against rocks and other debris chipping the outside surface of the standard white, rubberized matte black or custom painted helmet. The rock guard is vacuum formed clear plastic with aggressive double side adhesive that can be installed on the shell surface and later easily removed if needed. The rock guard kit retails for $49.95.

The aluminum tall dual hole tearoff posts kits are now available, the new post features two holes so that the post can be used on the SRV shield or the SE shields. The smaller 3mm screw will attach the post to the SE shields while the 4mm will be used in the SRV applications. Each set of posts will come with a detailed instruction card for both style shields.

The post kits retail for $14.95 and are available immediately.

2000083-TALL POST ALUMINUM KIT (V.15) BRUS HELMET PART

The Sport Edge features a black and silver matte graphic that is versatile enough to work with any car color combination for customers who are interested in having a custom painted look at an affordable price. The new Sport Edge also features M6 terminals incorporated into the shell – this feature will be incorporated in all new helmet models going forward.

The Sport Edge retails for $399.95 and will replace the Sport Patriot and Sport Rebel after this season.

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