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BELL HELMETS PROVEN SINCE 1954

HISTORY CONSTANT EVOLUTION 1996 2011
VORTEX TURBO AIR
The Vortex Turbo Air was the first HP3 Visor Panel
Bell is the first company to
Over 70 years of innovation in the world’s most demanding sport auto racing helmet to feature homologate and use a Zylon
internal high-speed fans that
directed airflow to the face and the Visor Panel in F1 competition
It Takes A Lot to Finish First Time Tested, Champions Trusted shield for comfort and to prevent
shield fogging.
To get there, you need an amazing combination of For over 70 years, our commitment to innovative design and 2014
cutting-edge technology, seamless teamwork, proven skill, progressive approach to safety has defined Bell Racing.
dedication and unwavering nerve. It also takes a good deal of That same attention to detail continues today throughout our 1997 HP7
Bell introduces the HP7
precaution. entire line of products making each Bell helmet unique and DOMINATOR featuring an innovative shell
As a company of first, Bell has never stopped the pursuit of worthy of being worn by the world’s best drivers. The latest The Dominator is introduced, the and integrated shield design,
serious head protection through innovation and a focus on generation of Bell Racing helmets offer forward-thinking first helmet with gurneys built into moving the pivot locations
the shell for enhanced aerodyna-
down and forward to improve
the future. We were the first company to be Snell certified, design, leading-edge technology, superior engineering, mic performance in a compact acoustic and aerodynamic
introduce an energy absorbing liner system, build a full-face outstanding comfort and fit, enhanced ventilation and indus- design. performance while enhancing
helmet, fire retardant helmet, aerodynamic helmet, anti-fog try leading features with the latest material innovations and energy management capaci-
shield and homologate an FIA 8860 “super helmet”. manufacturing techniques to create the most advanced line ties.
That same forward thinking defines everything we do and is of racing helmets available in the world today. 1998
exhibited in every high-performance racing helmet we build. 2019
Delivering the ultimate in protection, innovation, technology FEULING II HP77
and reliability, it’s no wonder why more champions have 1979 Bell introduces the Feuling II, a Bell introduces the HP77, the first
proudly worn Bell Helmets than any other brand. redesigned version of the helmet in the world featuring a
XFM-1 Feuling SS to fit new advanced ballistic reinforcement incorpo-
The XFM-1 was the first lightwei- headrests designed for open rated into the shell and replacing
wheel racing, featuring a smaller
ght composite auto racing profile and aerodynamic signature. the visor panel.
helmet. It became the helmet of
1954 choice for open-wheel drivers
everywhere. 2021
MANUFACTURING BEGINS
Bell begins manufacturing its first 1991 1999 HP10 RALLY
helmet. (the '500' ) in a garage After 2 years of intense
located behind Bell Auto Parts. AFX-1 KF1 Research & Development with
The KF1 is the first helmet to
the best drivers and best
The AFX-1 was the first all Kevlar feature full integration of the edge teams, Bell comes back in
1957 helmet and the first to feature a of the shield into the helmet shell World Rally Championship,
for improved aerodynamic
setting new levels of comfort,
ventilation system that incorpo-
rated chin bar vents and top performance. performance and acoustic
500-TX vents to create airflow through qualities thanks to ZeroNoise™
500-TX, the first motorsports the helmet. electronics.
helmet to use an energy absorbing
EPS liner system. 2004
Jimmy Bryan won the 1958 Indy 500 1992 2023
wearing the 500-TX, Bell’s first
Indianapolis 500 win. VORTEX HP1 WIRED-WIRELESS
This is the first ever helmet with Bell’s HP1 is the first helmet to be Bell Racing and Zeronoise
homologated to the FIA8860
aerodynamic elements present the ground-breaking
1966 including trip strips and vortex advanced helmet standard and Wired-Wireless system for rally
generators to reduce helmet used in F1 competition. and off-road competition. The
STAR buffeting in open-wheel top-of-the-line helmets from
Bell introduces the world’s first environments. Bell, paired with the new
Zeronoise Fearless Wireless
full-face helmet (the Star). intercom, allow driver and
Dan Gurney was the first driver to 2007 co-drivers to communicate
use the Bell Star in auto racing 1993 without any cable, inside and
competition in 1968. HP3
M3 This model features an ultra-ligh- outside the car.
The M3, a multi-use lightweight tweight carbon shell and advan-
1973 helmet combined classic Bell ced energy-absorbing liner. A front 2024
features with bold European
styling to create a universal design lip provides aerodynamic stability
STAR FX that could be used world-wide in and air vents maximise airflow SmartLock™
Bell introduces the Star FX, the all forms of racing. inside. Bell Racing introduces Smart-
first fire retardant auto racing Lock™, the innovative and
helmet. patented, side-positioned, visor
1993 2010 locking system for full-face
1978 FEULING SS BR1 helmets, starting from the range
of the new FIA 8859-2024
The first aerodynamic helmet for
speeds well over 320 kph, Bell’s BR1 is the first forced air homologated models. The goal
STAR FX Feuling SS featured a front lip and was to enhance safety and meet
STAR XF DUAL EYEPORT rear wicker that reduced lift helmet design for use in either the latest FIA requirements while
The first dual eyeport helmet, and buffeting. Feuling SS first a side or top air configuration retaining the typical DNA of Bell
Star XF is introduced. used in 1993 at the Indy 500. using a kit system. products.