Head and Neck Restraint poll

[lateapex911]

is it safe???

I don't know. How should I?? I haven't seen any test results for it.

I haven't seen any for any home made devices either.

Get the concept?

 

[dickita15]

Should that device be allowed on track? Yes, if it passes the [future] SCCA documented performance tests.

As for the concerns about home made devices, I see that the SCCA has no difficulty in ensuring [enforcing] that I only use one of the two approved carburetors on my Nissan Pulsar. I don't see any reason they can't have the same success with establishing, and enforcing, an all inclusive list of approved head and neck restraints.
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well here is where the problem is/will be. I am not sure I want scca setting the standard. any deviation from the industry standard opens up liability as well. the best we can hope for is a no vote now and then work can be done to make the standard more inclusive before the inevidable mandatory scca use of head and neck restraints.

 

[Greg Amy]

So, Dick, was there a similar argument back when you were considering things like mandatory seatbelts, helmets, and fire-resistant clothing?




















(Sorry...couldn't resist....I'll go away now...)

 

[gprodracer]

OK,
My modem died, so I am just catching up here. We have had people die without any H&N devices. We have had people die with a Hans, and I don't know about the ISSAC, Hutchins, R-3, etc. What about homemade devices? Anyone have any facts on those? I have seen the writing on the wall that we are going to have the Hans etc. mandated in the near future. While I don't agree with that either, I am still confused as to why the powers that be decided to mandate what can be worn as an optional item. I am in full support of listing all crash tested devices, which will give Gregg and the other manufacturers some time to change the testing criteria, or develop a product that they feel is safe enough to sell, and still meets the "required spec". My letters have asked the same questions, and I will update you all with the responses.
Please keep all the data, facts and opinions coming. As a collective group we can turn this around, and make our "hobby" as safe (while remaining relatively affordable) as it can be.
If we have to stage mini protests on the grid, so be it, just always be respectful of the workers, as they are also doing their job as well.
My thanks to you all.
Mark P. Larson
Fast Family Racing
#83 G Prod CFR

 

[dickita15]

So, Dick, was there a similar argument back when you were considering things like mandatory seatbelts, helmets, and fire-resistant clothing?
(Sorry...couldn't resist....I'll go away now...)
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Well Greg, we had an advantage back then. If we were unsure we could consult our riding mechanics.