News Archive
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Heads Up Letter May 30, 2025
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Cyclegear Bike Night 2025 May 12, 2025
Come to the Snell tent at the Cyclegear Bike Night on May 13, 2025 at 5pm. Good luck winning a Snell certified helmet!
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Texas Motorcycle Safety Forum 2025 April 30, 2025
Snell presented to the 2025 Texas Motorcycle Safety Forum on Saturday May 3, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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Heads Up Letter January 10, 2025
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FoxLive Interview with NHRA December 14, 2024
Another Fox live interview on the last day of PRI in Indianapolis. Wishing everyone Happy New Year and safe 2025 racing season!. Come with your questions on helmets and testing.
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Snell at the PRI 2024 December 13, 2024
Snell staff reaching out to racers and race officials at PRI 2024 in Indianapolis. Let’s keep racing safer!
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Moto Guild San Francisco 2024 October 29, 2024
Snell presents M2025 this coming Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:00PM at Moto Guild San Francisco. Come with your questions on helmets and testing.
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Heads Up Letter October 4, 2024
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SMSA National Summit 2024 September 09, 2024
In support of the motorcycle rider education community, Snell Foundation will present on latest development in helmet safety at the State Motorcycle Safety Association (SMSA) National Summit in Denver at 10:30am on Sept. 13, 2024
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ICMS cafe 2024 July 17, 2024
On July 17, International Council of Motorsport Sciences hosted a well-attended Snell seminar on helmet safety. Key Snell staff enjoyed over one and half hour of information exchange with leaders of auto racing communities around the world.
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M2025 coverage June 14, 2024
Snell in the news: Snell M2025 Helmets Coming This Fall!
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BMW MOA Rally in Redmond, Oregon June 12, 2024
Snell Foundation will present at the BMW MOA Rally in Redmond, Oregon at 2:15PM June 13 and 15, 2024. Come and find out what is new in the M2025 Standards.
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Hangtown MX 2024 May 29, 2024
Don’t miss the Snell booth at the Hangtown 2024 this weekend, May 31 - June 2, at the paddock area. Find out more on the latest new Snell M2025 standards.
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Fairfield Cyclegear 2024 May 14, 2024
Snell will be at Bike Night on the evening of May 14th, 2024 at Cyclegear in Fairfield, California. Come and ask questions on helmets!
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DDNMC members Snell lab visit April 05, 2024
The Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club (DDNMC) members visited Snell lab last week. You might know whether a helmet fits your head. If you want to know how a helmet passing the tough Snell Standard, come and see for yourself.
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SA2025 standard is published April 01, 2024
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Pete Snell memorial plaque at the Arcata Airport February 10, 2024
Snell Executive Director Stephen Johnson was invited by NSGW at the dedication of a plaque to William "Pete" Snell at the Arcata Airport in Northern California where the fatal crash happened in 1956 and led to the founding of the Snell Memorial Foundation.
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M2025 standards are published Novemeber 01, 2023
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Snell in the news October 23, 2023
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Lab tour for Stanford academia October 03, 2023
Stanford University Prof. David Camarilla and his graduate students visited Snell lab on October 3rd. Snell shares its expertise in helmet testing and standard development.
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SA2025 draft is published September 25, 2023
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Sturgis 2023 August 07, 2023
Snell at the Sturgis Rally 2023. Ride safely with a helmet on!
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DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals 2023 July 31, 2023
Snell was at Sonoma Raceway last weekend visiting NHRA race drivers, riders and race offices during DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
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US Equestrian Federation recognizes Snell standards July 26, 2023
On July 24th, 2023 The US Equestrian Federation Board of Directors has approved adding helmets certified to the Snell equestrian helmet standards E2016 and E2021 to its helmet use rules.
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2023 Eagle Wings Rendezvous June 23, 2023
Eagle Wings Motorcycle Association has invited Snell to present at its first national rally. Hope to see you in Knoxville on Friday September 1, 2023.
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Sturgis Rally 2023 June 22, 2023
Snell is going to be at Sturgis Rally 2023! Please stop by Black Hill Harley Davidson with your helmet safety questions.
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Hangtown Motocross Classic 2023 May 30, 2023
Meet Snell staff at the Hangtown Motocross 2023 exhibit area with your helmet questions this Friday and Saturday June 2-3.
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WHO - Helmets: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners May 11, 2023
May is Motorcycle Safety Month. "Safe, quality helmets reduce the risk of death in a road crash by over six times, and reduce the risk of brain injury by up to 74%" - World Health Organization has updated its Helmet Safety Manual
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SCORE Journal 2023 April 17, 2023
Snell in the SCORE Journal published by the organizer of the Baja 1000 race.
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CycleGear Bike Night 2023 April 12, 2023
On April 11th Snell was at the Sacramento Cyclegear Bike Night to answer helmet safety questions and support local riding communities. Two Snell jackets and a Snell certified helmet were given away by raffles.
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M2025 drafts are published March 15, 2023
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Heads Up Letter March 9, 2023
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Bay Area Riders Club 2023 February 21, 2023
Last weekend (Feb 18-19) next to the Bay Bridge of San Francisco, riders learned more about Snell Foundation’s work in making motorcycle helmets safer.
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Lab Maintenance 2022 December 3, 2022
The Snell Laboratory will limit testing capacity during December 5 2022 to December 27, 2022 in order to perform annual calibration and maintenance activities.
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ICMS 2022 December 2, 2022
Snell will be at The International Council of Motorsport Sciences (ICMS) in Indianapolis, IN, December 7-9, 2022
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Baha 2022 November 18, 2022
Snell was given the honor of holding the flag at the starting line of Baja 1000 this morning. Everyone works hard to keep safety first.
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Baha 2022 November 15, 2022
Snell will be at the Baja 1000 (NOV. 17-22, 2022). Helmet checks at safety inspection before the races.
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SMSA conference 2022 August 18, 2022
In support of the motorcycle rider education community, Snell Foundation will present on latest research at the State Motorcycle Safety Association (SMSA) conference in New Hampshire on Sept. 16, 2022
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E2021 Chin Bar Addendum July 14, 2022
Equestrian helmets may be configured with chin bars, a rigid element passing from left to right across the lower part of the wearers face and which may provide a measure of protection against injuries to the jaw and dentition. The addendum to the Snell E2021 Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Equestrian Activities specifies additional requirements and test procedures for helmets configured with chin bars.
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BMW MOA rally 2022 June 16, 2022
Snell will present on helmet safety Friday, June 16th and Saturday, June 17th at the BMW MOA rally in Springfield, Missouri.
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Heads Up Letter January 31, 2022
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ICMS 2021 December 29, 2021
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Lab Maintenance 2021 December 10, 2021
The Snell Laboratory will be unavailable Decemeber 31, 2021 - January 14, 2022 due to annual calibration and maintenance activities.
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Heads Up Letter November 5, 2021
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Snell E2021 July 28, 2021
Snell E2021 standard for Protective Headgear For Use in Horseback Riding will take effect on October 1, 2021.
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Sonoma show 2021 July 15, 2021
Snell will be at the Outdoor IMS motorcycle show this weekend (July 16-18, 2021) at the Sonoma Raceway in Northern California. Come and visit us next to the Demo area!
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Accidents happen April 30, 2021
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Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) letter of recognition March 3, 2021
Snell received a letter of recognition from California State Secretary of Transportation David Kim. Hong Zhang, Snell Foundation’s Director of Education, has been working on improving motorcycle helmet safety with the California State Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) for over 10 years.
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Heads Up Letter February 8, 2021
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Lab Maintenance 2020 December 22, 2020
The Snell Laboratory will be unavailable December 26, 2020 - January 10, 2021 due to annual calibration and maintenance activities.
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BeachMoto interview August 20, 2020
Online interview with Beachmoto to promote helmet safety: Everything you need to know about SNELL Helmet Certification
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Snell Foundation presents July 26, 2020
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Heads Up Letter June 3, 2020
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COVID-19 May 18, 2020
[March 20 - May 18] Snell Foundation operations are affected by COVID-19 situation.
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RussBrown.com March 9, 2020
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Cleveland Motorcycle show 2020 January 23, 2020
Snell will exhibit at the Cleveland Motorcycle Show, Jan. 24-26, 2020 at the I-X CENTER, booth 731
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2020 SCCA National Convention January 13, 2020
Stand 21 Safety Foundation and Snell Foundation jointly present a safety seminar at the SCCA National Convention this coming Saturday at 1:15PM (Las Vegas, Nevada, South Point Hotel and Casino, January 18, 2020, 1:15PM-3:30PM, Napa Room C)
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Heads Up Letter January 8, 2020
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New York Motorcycle Show 2019 December 2, 2019
Snell will exhibit at the New York Motorcycle Show, Dec. 06-08, 2019 at the JAVITS CENTER (booth 1352)
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Long Beach Motorcycle Show 2019 Novemeber 20, 2019
Snell will exhibit at the Long Beach Motorcycle Show from Nov. 22 through 24th, 2019 at the LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER, Booth 597
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Lab Maintenance 2019 Novemeber 2, 2019
The Snell Foundation Laboratory will be shut down for annual maintenance and calibration beginning 26 December 2019 and will tentatively reopen 15 January, 2020. Administrative tasks and technical staff will remain available other than 25 December 2019 and 1 January 2020. Please be sure to have all test submissions completed by 20 December 2019.
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M2020 is in effect October 1, 2019
The Snell M2020 Standard officially becomes effective today October 1, 2019. Please visit the Snell website for a complete list of helmets meeting the M2020 requirements.
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Snell at SMSA - helmets giveaway September 14, 2019
Happy winners of Snell certified helmets donated by manufacturers at the annual conference of National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators. We all have a shared mission to keep motorcycling safe.
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Snell at SMSA September 13, 2019
Today Snell presenting the new M2020 standard at the annual conference of the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators.
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Snell at GWRRA August 31, 2019
Snell presenting at Gold Wing Road Riders Association annual rally on August 31, 2019 at Nashville, Tennessee.
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Roadracingworld.com publishes Snell open letter on FIM helmets standard June 21, 2019
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Heads Up Letter June 17, 2019
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Snell on FIM helmets standard May 24, 2019
Snell Foundations position on FIM Racing Homologations Programs for helmets: Letter to FIM
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Snell SA2020 May 4, 2019
Snell SA2020 standard for auto racing helmets will take effect on October 1, 2020.
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Chicago show 2019 January 18, 2019
Snell will exhibit at the Chicago Motorcycle from Feb. 15 through 17th, 2019 at the DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER.
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Washington DC show 2019 January 17, 2019
Snell will exhibit at the Washington DC Motorcycle from Feb. 08 through 10th, 2019 at the WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER.
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