On 02/25/01 at 10:41 PM, Mike Smith <msmith2@columbus.rr.com> wrote:
> I gotta better idea, let's see a real-time comparison of a stock-car
> driver getting out of the car with, and without, the current HANS
> design in place. If there's a significant difference, there's a
> significant problem.
>
> I think F1 and CART cars would be a tad bit easier to get out of if
> the car is on fire.
>
> I still think HANS-type functionality is desired, just not that
> particular design. It wasn't meant for use in sedans where you have to
> climb through the window to get out.
>
Hell, just look at Leighton Reese in Trans-Am. He's worn the HANS device
for at least a year and climbs in and out of a window. It's about as
close as you can get to a NASCAR car.
Mike
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