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Index Snell Memorial Foundation

The Snell Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to provide a high quality standard of safety for helmets.[1]

Table of Contents

  1. 22 relations: American National Standards Institute, ASTM International, Auto racing, Bicycle helmet, Equestrianism, Fire retardant, G-force, Harness racing, Harry Hurt, Helmet, Hurt Report, Kart racing, Moped, Motorcycle helmet, Nonprofit organization, North Highlands, California, PDF, Ski helmet, Sports car, The New York Times, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, United States Department of Transportation.

  2. 1957 establishments in the United States
  3. Auto racing equipment
  4. Helmets
  5. Motorcycle safety organizations
  6. Road safety organizations

American National Standards Institute

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private nonprofit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States.

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ASTM International

ASTM International, formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials, is a standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical international standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems and services.

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Auto racing

Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition.

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Bicycle helmet

A bicycle helmet is a type of helmet designed to attenuate impacts to the head of a cyclist in collisions while minimizing side effects such as interference with peripheral vision.

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Equestrianism

Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, 'horseman', 'horse'), commonly known as horse riding (Commonwealth English) or horseback riding (American English), includes the disciplines of riding, driving, and vaulting.

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Fire retardant

A fire retardant is a substance that is used to slow down or stop the spread of fire or reduce its intensity.

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G-force

The g-force or gravitational force equivalent is mass-specific force (force per unit mass), expressed in units of standard gravity (symbol g or g0, not to be confused with "g", the symbol for grams).

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Harness racing

Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait (a trot or a pace).

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Harry Hurt

Hugh Harrison (Harry) Hurt, Jr., (December 13, 1927 – November 29, 2009) was an American researcher on motorcycle safety.

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Helmet

A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head. Snell Memorial Foundation and helmet are helmets.

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Hurt Report

The Hurt Report, officially Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures, was a motorcycle safety study conducted in the United States, initiated in 1976 and published in 1981.

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Kart racing

Kart racing or karting is a motorsport discipline using open-wheel, four-wheeled vehicles known as go-karts or shifter karts.

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Moped

A moped is a type of small motorcycle, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than full motorcycles or automobiles.

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Motorcycle helmet

A motorcycle helmet is a type of helmet used by motorcycle riders. Snell Memorial Foundation and motorcycle helmet are helmets.

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Nonprofit organization

A nonprofit organization (NPO), also known as a nonbusiness entity, nonprofit institution, or simply a nonprofit (using the adjective as a noun), is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, as opposed to an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a profit for its owners.

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North Highlands, California

North Highlands is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States.

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PDF

Portable Document Format (PDF), standardized as ISO 32000, is a file format developed by Adobe in 1992 to present documents, including text formatting and images, in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems.

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Ski helmet

A ski helmet is a helmet specifically designed and constructed for winter sports. Snell Memorial Foundation and ski helmet are helmets.

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Sports car

A sports car is a type of car that is designed with an emphasis on dynamic performance, such as handling, acceleration, top speed, the thrill of driving, and racing capability.

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The New York Times

The New York Times (NYT) is an American daily newspaper based in New York City.

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

old Logo The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC, CPSC, or commission) is an independent agency of the United States government.

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United States Department of Transportation

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT or DOT) is one of the executive departments of the U.S. federal government.

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See also

1957 establishments in the United States

Auto racing equipment

Helmets

Motorcycle safety organizations

Road safety organizations

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snell_Memorial_Foundation

Also known as Snell 85, Snell rated, William Snell.