[Fot] HANS/Similar required at Nationals at COTA

[Jim Gray]

Me too,
Once your belted in you won't know you have it on unless you try to look over
your shoulder.
Jim g

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On Jul 30, 2013, at 11:21 AM, Tony Drews <tony at tonydrews.com> wrote:

> 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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