[Fot] HANS/Similar required at Nationals at COTA

[Tony Drews]

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?
>
>
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>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_CB2013-
>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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