#5 - Must-Have Helmet Accessories for Track Days

Once you’ve chosen your helmet, the final step is outfitting it with essential accessories to improve comfort, communication, and safety.

One of the most important additions is a head-and-neck restraint anchor system. Many SA2025 and FIA helmet regulations require compatibility with these devices in competitive environments like NASCAR and IMSA.

Other popular upgrades include:

Tinted or mirrored visors for glare reduction

Helmet air kits for cooling

Communication systems (common in WRC and endurance racing)

Helmet bags for transport protection

Tear-offs for wet or debris-heavy track conditions

For HPDE helmets, comfort accessories can dramatically improve your on-track experience. Proper airflow reduces fatigue, while comms systems help instructors guide you during sessions.

Investing in quality accessories ensures your track day helmet evolves with your driving — from beginner instruction to advanced motorsport competition.

This concludes our

"First Time Buyer" series - Now it's time to pick out your helmet!