IT'S HARD TO IMAGINE A BETTER RACING HELMET: Combine Arai's proprietary, groundbreaking PBcLc (Peripherally Belted Complex Laminate) shell construction, the same shell shape as the F-1-grid's GP-6RC model, a wider eyeport for optimized peripheral vision, new ventilation, and on and on - and you get the striking new Arai GP-6(PED). The new shell gives you incredible strenth and flexibility, and being stronger it allows Arai to use an extremely soft EPS liner that's so comfortable it'll make you think more about a nap than a race. Not to mention benefit of better impact-energy management. The cheek pads are replaceable with optional sizes for a more personal, customized fit. Up top, the ventilation system is greatly improved with three large, closeable intake vents that push more fresh air in, plus two larger exhaust cowls to pull more stale air out. The vent holes have also been enlarged 2.2mm over the previous 5 series model, to 10mm in diameter. And the entire, very impressive array of features and advances can be seen in the Features section. If you're already running at the front of the pack, here's the helmet that meets you there.