In 1973, Bill Simpson crashed his Indy Car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  "After the crash, the helmet looked perfect but my head wasn't," he recalls.  The role of the helmet was about to change.  Bill Simpson's vision of the modern helmet in 1973 seems obvious today.   The helmet shell should partly disintegrate and dissipate the impact energy over the body of the helmet while eliminating the likelihood of punctures.  After the shell had done its job, the liner then does the rest.  And so begins Simpson's involvement the design and manufacture of the modern helmet.  Simpson's 80,000 square foot facility in New Braunfels, Texas, is dedicated to Simpson Helmet production.

Warning/Disclaimer:  Motorsports are dangerous.  No warranty or representation is made as to product's ability to protect the user from any injury or death.  The user assumes that risk.
 
 

The Super Shark features Simpson's exclusive "Boundary Layer Design" (BLD). BLD defeats buffeting with concentric ridges that trip and stall the high speed air flow passing over  the helmet, and secondarily eliminates the helmet's lift or its ability to raise off your head. Additionally, increased colling is created by the low pressure "Gill" Vent Exhaust System. It's a total aerodynamic package.

 

The Bandit series helmets are characterized by their distinctive, stylesetting appearance and profile following the contour of the eyes and face. One of the most  recognizable helmets, the  redesigned trend-setting Bandit is one of the most popular helmets today. It's a true blend of form and function. All Bandit helmets offer impact absorbing BeadALL one-piece liners and form-fitting Nomex® or nylon interiors. Designed for the professional racer, Bandit helmets have been worn by the who's who of racing from Karts to Indy.

     We also carry the full line of Simpson Race Gear including shoes, gloves, and neck guards.  For more information on these or other Simpson products, Contact Us by phone or e-mail.

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