Bell Helmets Returns as Official Helmet Sponsor for RCSX
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 | 10:25 AM
Bell Helmets is proud to announce they will return as the Official Helmet sponsor and the presenter of the Holeshot Award for this year’s Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross held inside Daytona’s International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, on March 6 and 7.
“It’s great to have Bell Helmets back as the official helmet for the Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross,” explained Tim Cotter, Events Director for MX Sports. “Their new Moto 9 Flex helmet has made quite an impression within our industry and with the racers – plus the Bell Helmet $100 gift certificates for the Holeshot Awards is extra bonus all our riders want to win.”
Bell Helmets will be at this year’s event with their display booth showcasing the Moto-9 Flex and will be available to provide support for all Bell Helmet riders. Plus, make sure to take a look at the future Bell 360Fly “Smart” helmet.
“The new Bell Moto-9 Flex is worn by the top motocross and off-road racers in the world and is also the helmet of choice for amateur racers as well.” explained Rob Salcedo, Marketing Manager for Bell Powersports. “We look forward to this year’s RCSX and will be there with our display, so make sure to stop by and check out the new Moto-9 Flex and the 360Fly Smart helmet.”
Holeshot Award
Every race entry at RCSX will be eligible to win the Bell Helmet Holeshot Award. Bell will be providing a $100 gift certificate to every Holeshot Specialist for each of the 36 final class motos.
The Bell Moto 9 FLEX
The Moto-9 Flex is the most advanced helmet Bell has ever made, designed to manage linear and rotational energy to the head in certain low, mid, and high-speed impacts. The Moto-9 Flex is quickly setting a new level for rider protection in both motocross and off-road racing.
The Bell 360Fly “Smart” Helmet
Bell Helmets introduces (release date to be announced) a new 360-degree video-integrated “Smart” helmet created in conjunction with 360Fly camera to be integrated into the Moto-9 Flex. This helmet allows 360-degree 4K video capture, mobile editing and sharing, and additional digital capabilities. The camera has built-in Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity, so you can easily share the videos you shoot. They will also be equipped with a GPS sensor, so you can tag locations, plus a barometer-altimeter. The camera can also be detached from the helmet and used separately.
About BELL
From humble beginnings in the garage of a 1950’s Southern California speed shop to the heads of champions in auto, motorcycle and bicycle competitions all over the world, Bell is synonymous with protection and progression. Part of Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. and based in Scotts Valley, Calif., Bell is the world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of motorcycle and cycling helmets and accessories.