The advanced Star GP continues the Bell
tradition of developing next-generation aerodynamic helmets that deliver
stability at high-speeds in a compact, ultra-lightweight design.
Developed with feedback from the worlds best F1, Indy Car and Karting
drivers, the SAH2010 Star GP is the helmet of choice for open wheel and
formula racers.
The Star GP features an ultra-lightweight carbon
composite shell, high-tech aggressive styling and a pro-plus style
interior that provides superior comfort. The pro-plus interior delivers a
custom interior fit by combining Bells soft plush-density fit pad
system, contoured cheek-grip pad system to reduce movement and
integrated collar that is designed to fully support the drivers lower
jaw bone area. In addition, the Star GP incorporates an industry-leading
ventilation system that maximizes airflow inside the helmet. Star GPs
air intake force-injects airflow into the helmets forehead vents in a
wide dispersion pattern to cool a greater surface area on the inside of
the helmet. The helmets upper direct-flow chin bar vents and lower
ram-air chin bar vents combine to deliver maximum airflow to the front
of the helmet for additional cooling and to prevent shield fogging.
The
Star GP has been designed to work with Bells aero kits to configure
the helmet for all open wheel and open compartment forms of racing
depending on aerodynamic requirements and racing environment. While the
Star GP has a front aero lip and chin bar designed into the helmet,
these aerodynamic kits enhance helmet performance to provide greater
stability at higher speeds. The aerodynamic kits include top wicker
gurneys which create an air separation point on the top of the helmet to
allow airflow to detach from the helmet reducing buffeting, chin bar
gurneys which add down force to the front of the helmet to prevent lift
and rear spoilers that improve overall helmet stability. Because of the
way airflow accelerates at higher speeds, Bell recommends using larger
size gurneys at lower relative speeds and medium or smaller gurneys as
speeds increase. The Star GP comes with a .190mm air intake as standard
equipment that can be replaced as necessary. Bell makes a .160mm air
intake (sold separately) for high-speed configurations. The aero kits
attach with double sided adhesive that holds aggressively to the shell
yet can be removed easily without damaging the helmets finish. Other
aerodynamic kits (sold separately) that can be used with the Star GP
include:
2022126 REAR SPOILER V.06 CLEAR (SMALL) - $29.95
2022127 REAR SPOILER V.09 CLEAR (LARGE) - $29.95
2022130 CHIN BAR GURNEY V.10 CLEAR (MEDIUM) - $29.95
2022131 CHIN BAR CURNEY V.10 CLEAR (LARGE) - $29.95
2022133 TOP WICKER GURNEY V.10 CLEAR (MEDIUM) - $29.95
2022134 TOP WICKER GURNEY V.10 CLEAR (LARGE) - $29.95
2022154 STAR GP AIR INTAKE .190MM (WHITE) - $29.95
2022155 STAR GP AIR INTAKE .190MM (RUBBERIZED MATTE BLACK) - $29.95
2022156 STAR GP AIR INTAKE .190MM (CLEAR) - $29.95
2022157 STAR GP HIGH SPEED AIR INTAKE .160MM (WHITE) - $29.95
2022158 STAR GP HIGH SPEED AIR INTAKE (RUBBERIZED MATTE BLACK) - $29.95
2022159 STAR GP HIGH SPEED AIR INTAKE (CLEAR) - $29.95
The
Star GP is certified to the Snell SAH2010 standard which requires the
helmet to be tested to the Snell SA2010 standard plus additional testing
for use with Head and Neck Restraint Devices. Bell is the first company
in the industry to certify helmets to the Snell SAH2010 standard.
Bells M6 terminal hardware is 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 Snell SAH2010 standard is compatible with FIA8858-2010 and is recognized by the FIA for use outside of North America.
The
Star GP takes a 287 SRV Shield which features the SRV-1 pivot system
and thumb tab on the drivers left side to allow for easy shield
operation. Each helmet comes with a clear shield and Bell visor strip as
standard equipment. The Star GP also features Bells redesigned face
piece with recessed areas that allow for seamless radio integration and
easy installation. Racers can also customize the fit of the Star GP by
using Bells Cheek Pad Inserts in 5mm, 10mm, 15mm and 20mm sizes to
tighten the fit in the cheek area. In addition, replacement face piece
kits are available for the Star GP in the event the front interior chin
piece needs to be replaced. The helmet is available in White and
Rubberized Matte Black finish the rubberized surface is more resistant
to finger prints and smudges than traditional flat finishes.
Customers
buying the Star GP also may be interested in accessory items including
an anti-fog double screen shield insert to eliminate fogging in high
humidity environments, chin cover seals (small and large) that seal the
bottom chin bar area of the helmet and a breath deflector which installs
at the top of the chin bar and directs breath downward to prevent
shield fogging. The above accessory items (sold separately) are as
follows:
2016656 287 HYPER SHIELD ANTI FOG INSERT - $29.95
2022149 CHIN COVER SEAL (SMALL) - $19.95
2022150 CHIN COVER SEAL (LARGE) - $19.95
2022151 BREATH DEFLECTOR - $19.95