Safety & Helmets
Safety sets the pace. Tech Inspection, the Driver Meeting, Safety Briefing, controlled releases and approved protection are required at every PMC event.
One vehicle on the Course
Controlled releases from the Start Line. No wheel-to-wheel racing, drifting or drag racing.
Mandatory safety sequence
Tech Inspection, Course Walk, Driver Meeting and Safety Briefing are required before driving.
Trained Course team
Approved Event Staff are assigned to Corner Stations with radios, red flags, high-visibility vests and fire extinguishers.
No spectators
PMC events are closed to spectators. Only registered drivers, approved PMC staff/volunteers, and PMC-approved instructors are permitted in event areas. Emergency access must remain clear at all times.
Approved helmet required
Every driver, and any PMC-approved instructor riding along while providing instruction, must wear an approved, properly fitted helmet whenever a vehicle is operating on the Course.
Participant conduct
PMC may stop runs, disqualify or remove anyone whose behavior is unsafe, disruptive, abusive, intentionally drifting, ignoring officials, or risking damage to people or property.
Helmet Requirements
PMC accepts all helmets accepted by SCCA Solo rules (Snell SA/M/K/EA/SAH, SFI, FIA – see list). All 2010-dated helmets (Snell, SFI, FIA) are accepted through December 31, 2026. DOT-only and ECE-only helmets are not accepted. Every helmet must pass Tech Inspection.
Full list of accepted helmets
Snell
- Snell SA2025
- Snell SA2020
- Snell SA2015
- Snell SA2010 (through December 31, 2026)
- Snell SAH2010 (through December 31, 2026)
- Snell EA2016
- Snell M2025D
- Snell M2025R
- Snell M2020D
- Snell M2020R
- Snell M2015
- Snell M2010 (through December 31, 2026)
- Snell K2025
- Snell K2020
- Snell K2015
- Snell K2010 (through December 31, 2026)
FIA
- FIA 8859-2024
- FIA 8859-2024-ABP
- FIA 8859-2020
- FIA 8860-2018
- FIA 8860-2018-ABP
- FIA 8859-2015
- FIA 8860-2010 (through December 31, 2026)
SFI
- SFI 31.1/2020
- SFI 31.1/2015
- SFI 31.1/2010 (through December 31, 2026)
- SFI 41.1/2020
- SFI 41.1/2015
- SFI 41.1/2010 (through December 31, 2026)
Not accepted
Novelty, bicycle and uncertified helmets are also not accepted. Helmets with shell damage, impact evidence, damaged padding or straps, failed fasteners, or a missing or unreadable certification label will not pass Tech Inspection.
Fit and eye protection
The helmet must fit securely, provide adequate peripheral vision and have a working chin strap that remains fastened on the Course.
Full-face helmets are strongly recommended. Open-wheel vehicles and vehicles without a full-size windshield require a full-face helmet plus an appropriate face shield or approved eye protection.
All helmets are subject to inspection and final approval by PMC Tech Inspection officials. PMC does not provide loaner helmets — every participant must bring their own approved helmet.