The RaceQuip OF25 in gloss white, X-Large (part 257116RQP), is a Snell SA2025 open-face racing helmet built on a hand-laid fiber-reinforced plastic shell with an EPS energy-absorbing liner. The manufacturer describes the comfort-fit blended Nomex interior, paint, and Kevlar double D-ring chin strap as fire-retardant, and a clear face shield with a bolt-on release comes included. Compared with a stock lid, the wide eyeport leaves room for glasses, goggles, and intercom gear, while top exhaust vents are designed to improve airflow during long sessions.
The purchase case rests on head-and-neck restraint readiness. Reinforced M6 threaded inserts are set into the shell from the factory, so HANS or other HNR anchor posts attach from the outside without drilling, a feature many budget open-face lids lack. Some owners on user forums argue that SA2025 open-face helmets share the same certification baseline, so the real difference is fit and comfort. Forum discussions also note that RaceQuip's carbon-fiber models cost roughly twice as much, which makes this FRP version the budget-conscious path into a Snell-rated drag, autocross, or track-day helmet with an HANS-ready shell.
No. The manufacturer states that the M6 threaded inserts are pre-installed, while HANS or other head-and-neck restraint anchor posts are not included and attach to the outside of the shell through those inserts.
The OF20 is rated Snell SA2020, while the OF25 carries the newer SA2025 rating. The manufacturer lists the OF25 (part 257116RQP) as the recommended replacement for the OF20 gloss white XL (part 256116RQP).
The manufacturer states it is certified for all racing series that accept open-face Snell SA2025 helmets. It is marketed for drag racing, track days, HPDE, vintage events, and autocross.
Out of the box, the shell already has its M6 inserts, so the main DIY task is fitting a HANS or HNR system to them. Buy anchor posts that match M6 threads, since they are not included, and confirm the post style against your restraint's instructions. Measure your head with a cloth tape about one inch above the eyebrows and use centimeters, following the manufacturer's sizing chart, before ordering. The manufacturer publishes an SA2025 helmet instruction sheet for this line, so review it before final assembly. Some owners on user forums report that RaceQuip helmets can run small, so a dry fit with your restraint and head sock is worth doing early.
