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AFRS PRIMARY INFORMATION COMPANY BRIEF BUSINESS AREAS PHOTOS RECRUITING CONTACT AFRS COMPANY NEWS COMPANY ACTION PHOTOS HEAD AND NECK DEVICES MEMBERS ONLY |
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AFRS in conjunction with HATS OFF USA are promoting a encouraging all drivers to investagate this new product. AFRS will have this device for demonstration and sale at future events. The following is a list of some of the most effective devices and their features. For pictures of each device, please use the link provided HANS At a recent VARA event at California Motor Speedway, the HANS device was featured by its inventor, Dr. Robert Hubbard. Over 80 units were sold at this event, furthering the safety of the VARA participants and demonstrating that the HANS device is and remains the premier head and neck protector for the racing industry. The HANS® device was invented by Robert Hubbard, PhD., Professor, College of Engineering at Michigan State University in collaboration with his brother-in-law, long-time IMSA sports car driver, Jim Downing. The objective was to reduce the chance of serious injury caused by the violent movement of the unrestrained head and helmet combination in an accident. In a high "G" accident, say 80 G's, a 15-pound head and helmet combination effectively weighs 1200 pounds (15 x 80) for a split second. Crash recorders in INDY cars have seen over 100 G's. The driver's neck has to take this load. The generally accepted average threshold for injury is about 740 pounds. Injury level loads such as this can happen at speeds under 60 mph in a head-on crash. View this device The Isaac® This head and neck restraint system uses shock absorbers to minimize injuries suffered by racing drivers. Unlike "head restraints," which work by limiting the position of the head, the Isaac® shocks offset dangerous head loads without unnecessarily restricting head position. In crash tests conducted at Wayne State University's Bioengineering Center, Isaac® performed as well as any product ever tested, reducing head loads almost 90%. Because it is not "worn" Isaac® has one size, and can be used in any style race car by any driver having a set of helmet mounts. It is easily moved between race cars and, because it is modular, racers can upgrade components as new designs become available. View this device G-Force SRS-1 The G-FORCE SRS-1 helmet restraint device consists of a cable that attaches to helmet. This cable attachment allows the driver better freedom of movement to turn their head from side to side. Another benefit to this freedom of movement is that under braking, it helps hold your head up for less driver fatigue. The cable is attached to the restraint strap. View this device Safety Solutions NEW CARBON FIBER HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT TESTED @ over 70g's • Angular Frontal. • Side impact. • Rear Impacts. Has never come out from the seat belts during testing. Built in Back and spine protection. No injury to collar bone or ribs, as evident in other head and neck restraints. This device can be mounted to the car seat and it travels with the occupant during the crash.. View this device Hutchens Device KEVLAR WEBING 75% REDUCTION IN ELONGATION. POLYESTER CHEST & WAIST STRAP: IMPROVED PERFORMANCE UNDER LOAD. INCREASED HARNESS LIFE: NOW UP TO 3 YEARS OF USE FROM JUST ONE DEVICE. This system has quick 1-time adjustments, no adjustment to the seat system, and no issues with getting in and out of the car. The Hutchens Device now has an optional helmet hook with two hooks on either side of the helmet. This harnesses better controls the head throughout the event. The Hutchens Device relies on the lap belt buckle as an "anchor" for the system. View this device D-Cel Harness NOW 100% POLYESTER: PROVIDES REDUCED ELONGATION IN A CRASH EVENT. LONGER LASTING: NOW UP TO 3 YEARS. SIZED WITH EASIER Adjustments. NEW HARDWARE KIT TEST SHOW SIDE IMPACT AND ROLLOVER PROTECTION BENEFITS. Reduces neck tension by 45 - 70 % (in lab testing) Quick 1 time adjustment, no adjustment to the seat system needed, and there are no issues with getting in and out of the car. A "D cell harness" wraps around the occupant and relies on the pelvis to anchor the system. This harness does not hook into the lap belt. The D Cell harness is good for all types of racing, but especially go-karts, or endurance racing because of Driver changes... and in Sprint cars because of the extra arm restraints used. View this device The Wright Device DO NOT USE WITH OPEN FACE HELMETS. This is an inexpensive helmet restraint system developed by Jay Wright of Over 40 Racing Motorsports Accessories, Inc. Jay is a Professional Engineer and an SCCA Club Racer since 1978. It is the only head and neck restraint device currently on the market that does not void the SFI helmet certification. View this device White Head Restraint System Originally designed in 1980 by former Winston Cup Crew Chief, George White. Field-tested Where others have used dummies for testing, this may be the only restraint system that was tested using a human test driver. Continually improved After being designed in 1980, the restraint was placed in use soon thereafter. Once processed through testing and initial design phases, the restraint was placed into racing competition use. Since 1991, the restraint has been in continual competitive use, generating data for continuous improvement. Restrains while providing driver freedom. While the few other restraints on the market constrain drivers from driving naturally, our restraint has been designed to provide flexibility and freedom of movement. Independent of all attachments to car seat or car frame There is no other head restraint design currently on the market that functions independently of all other attachments to the car seat or the car's frame. View this device **The information gathered has been compiled from a variety of sources. Advanced Fire & Rescue Services acknowledges that motor sports racing can be a dangerous sport and does not recommend any one of the above devices over an other but encourages every driver to participate in a program of safety on track. |
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