[Fot] HANS/Similar required at Nationals at COTA

[Tony Drews]

I highly recommend that safety equipment!

Tony

At 12:13 PM 7/30/2013, MadMarx wrote:
>To make sure I've just bought an HANS helmet and gear.
>
>
>-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
>Von: Tony Drews [mailto:tony at tonydrews.com]
>Gesendet: Dienstag, 30. Juli 2013 19:00
>An: MadMarx; fot at autox.team.net
>Betreff: Re: [Fot] HANS/Similar required at Nationals at COTA
>
>VSCDA website says the they recommend but do not require a HANS device (or
>approved equivalent).
>
>Tony D
>
>At 11:51 AM 7/30/2013, MadMarx wrote:
> >Is this also mandatory at RA?
> >
> >
> >-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
> >Von: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
> >Auftrag von FoodDude
> >Gesendet: Dienstag, 30. Juli 2013 18:36
> >An: fot at autox.team.net
> >Betreff: [Fot] HANS/Similar required at Nationals at COTA
> >
> >Fot:
> >
> >For those of you traveling to the US Vintage Nationals at COTA in
> >Austin held by SVRA this October:
> >
> >
> >SVRA Competition Bulletin #CB2013-009
> >
> >
> >June 18, 2013 by SRVA <http://www.svra.com/author/admin/>
> >
> >Subject: SAFETY-Head and Neck Support Systems
> >From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director
> >
> >SVRA Competition Bulletin #CB2013-009
> ><http://www.svra.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06
> /Competition_Bulletin_CB>2013-
> >009.pdf>  (PDF)
> >
> >The safety of all competitors is of primary concern to all of us at the
> >Sportscar Vintage Racing Association.
> >
> >Following a number of incidents in various Vintage events during 2012
> >and the current 2013 season, SVRA has interviewed drivers and emergency
> >personnel involved. One common statement has been made regarding each
> >incident: $B!H(Bthe HANS system saved the driver.$B!I(B
> >
> >As a result of this information and feedback, SVRA feels immediate
> >action is appropriate to continue being a leader in safety compliance for
>drivers.
> >
> >Effective July 1, 2013, HEAD and NECK SUPPORT SYSTEMS that meet SFI
> >38.1 Standards, are MANDATORY for all competitors in S.V.R.A. events.
> >
> >Information on these Systems can be found at: www.sfifoundation.com.
Click:
> >MANUFACTURERS, then click $B!H(B38.1$B!m(B.
> >
> >Pre War drivers will be currently exempt from this requirement, but
> >drivers are urged to investigate, select, and use alternate head and
> >neck support as currently benefiting enduro, karting and motorcycle road
>racers.
> >
> >And from SFI Foundation:
> >
> >Specification 38.1 - Head and Neck Restraint Systems HANS Performance
> >Products - HANS Device (All Series) <http://www.hansdevice.>com>
> >Leatt Brace - MRX Device <http://www.leatt-brace.com> NecksGen Device
> ><http://www.necksgen.com> Simpson R3 Device
> ><http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
> >Simpson R3 Rage Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
> >Simpson Hybrid Pro Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
> >Simpson Hybrid Pro Rage Device
> ><http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
> >Simpson Hybrid/Hybrid Rage Device
> ><http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
> >
> >Simpson Hybrid X Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
> >
> >Please note that there are products from other manufacturers such as
> >DefNder, Leatt Brace, and Safety Solutions that were previously
> >certified and labeled as meeting SFI 38.1. They are not currently
> >listed on the SFI website because they are no longer in new production.
> >However, any devices still in the field or at retail outlets that have
> >SFI 38.1 stickers on them were properly tested and certified at the
> >time. The certifications for those devices remain valid.
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