Movie "The Evolution of Racing Helmets" to look back at the evolution of racer helmet in a stroke

The world of car racing is known to evolve year after year as fierce machine development competition is spreading, but it is not only the machine evolving in the world of racing, but also comfortable while keeping the life of the racing driver It has been improved markedly and refined to a more sophisticated design and "helmet" has also evolved significantly. From the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, a movie reflecting the evolution of the helmet of the racing driver in a stroke "The Evolution of Racing Helmets"Has been released.

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Let's look back on the history of the evolution of helmet, which is indispensable for racing drivers.


This is cloth armor which I do not know whether I can call it "helmet" in 1908. America'sLewis StrangIt is a helmet that was equipped.


In 1911, protection of the ears and jaw parts has evolved steadily.


The 1929 helmet is even more simple design.


In 1933 it became made of football leather.


In 1949, a hard type shell type helmet appeared for the first time. Attention is paid to anti-shock performance.


This is an American racerBill HollandHelmet.


Although it is torn by aged deterioration, the original shape is retained.


In 1951Andy LindenThe helmet is like a helmet wearing a soldier.


In 1954 it was decided to mass produce the racing driver helmet for the first time. thisTroy RuttmanThe helmet was made in 1957.


In 1962 goggles appeared to protect eyes.


Jackie StewartThe helmet made in 1967. Flame retardant structureNomexHas been adopted.


Graham HillThe helmet is black base.


Finally in 1970 a full face helmet appeared.Jack BrabhamThe helmet is a simple black one.


SNELLYou can see that it passes the standard.


The 1972 helmet was fitted with a skirt to protect not only from fire but also from sand.



The visor began adoption from 1973.


In 1978, a decal is also attached to the visor.


Tom Sneever's Simpson helmet.


It seems Simpson's design has already settled already at this point.


In 1982, a hand painted colorful helmet starts to appear.


In the 1980s it seems that more people use the same color helmet through racer life.


Also, the helmet will be painted so that the sponsor's logo stands out.


In 1988, it is equipped with a system that can talk with the pit wirelessly.


Turbo engine specificTurbo lagIt seems there was also a valve to distinguish between.


In 1991Nigel MunsellHelmet.


The sponsor's logo is pasted and stuck.


In 1993, a design considering aerodynamic characteristics was adopted.


The shape of the helmet itself has not changed significantly, but it has evolved into a lighter material.


In 2010, an air duct to deliver fresh air was installed.



The shape of the thrown visor also changes little by little.


The 2012 helmet is decorated with brush art.


And this is the helmet of 2016. Carbon fiber material is adopted, even including radio system and water supply tube weighs only 1250 grams.


The helmet to protect the driver's life seems to continue evolving like a racing machine.