Head & Neck Restraint Rule

Carl Juliano · 04-21-2024, 10:41 PM

I've been wearing one since '08 both in my S/G car and my T/S car. Not a big deal at all. With the sliding tethers they all have now, you can turn your head. Those foam neck collars aren't going to do ***** for you in a wreck.

Charlie Yannetti · 05-01-2024, 09:48 AM

Being opposed to mandates, this HANS thing sticks in my craw.. however, it is a safety issue, and I'm a huge fan of safety.. I was required to wear one in Comp some years back, as the car was going over 200 mph.. the only difficulty was learning how to get it off without help at the top end.. LOL!!.. while I have all of the necessary equipment, I'm not sure if these devices should be mandated..

I believe that they should remain optional to the individual.. BUT, we should all keep in mind that an accident at 60 miles per hour can be devastating, and some times fatal, at 150 mph, we need all the help we can get..

I have recently been at a race where there were many complaints about not being able to turn your head in the Super classes, which may or may not have caused round loses.. and there were also many complaints about the affect of the wind in open cars when wearing a head sock without a neck collar.. not being a driver at this particular race, I can't comment on the head turning issue, but the wind affect seems to be remedied by using a helmet skirt.. I'm having one installed as we speak..

As far as the head turning thing, y'all know that I'm a dialer, and don't look around much being a "Stripe Wh**e".. ain't that right Tom Goldman??

Tom Goldman · 05-01-2024, 10:58 AM

I've been wearing a Necks Gen Rev for the last two years and don't even notice it any more ,except when I forget to release the tethers pulling off my helmet once and awhile.
Being a "Senior Gas" racer I want to be around long enough to be a pain for the young 'uns .
Personally ,the rule makes a lot more sense than a lot of their others

SGSST109E · 05-02-2024, 05:55 AM

Once I read the differences between the neck collar that does nothing and the Hans type restraint. I was convinced two years ago to get one. It only took a few passes to be able to get everything off on my drive back on the return road.

Steve Grady · 05-08-2024, 11:33 AM

The neck collar was for fire safety, Not for neck support. That is why you now have to run a head sock or helmet skirt with the head and neck restraint.

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Originally Posted by SGSST109E

Once I read the differences between the neck collar that does nothing and the Hans type restraint. I was convinced two years ago to get one. It only took a few passes to be able to get everything off on my drive back on the return road.

SGSST109E · 05-08-2024, 06:48 PM

Correct

Lenny5160_v2 · 05-06-2024, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

...except when I forget to release the tethers pulling off my helmet once and awhile.

My routine has actually been to leave the Necksgen connected to my helmet at all times. So far it has seemed to simplify the process.

gnicholson · 06-03-2024, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenny5160_v2

My routine has actually been to leave the Necksgen connected to my helmet at all times. So far it has seemed to simplify the process.

Nothing to do with this thread but Tony you were kind of hard on me yesterday in earleville.

Lenny5160_v2 · 06-04-2024, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gnicholson

Nothing to do with this thread but Tony you were kind of hard on me yesterday in earleville.

That was a great race, Gary! Keep making that pass and things will go well!

Charlie Yannetti · 06-15-2024, 02:31 PM

After wearing a HANS during the Cecil County race, and finding it to be a great distraction, I switched to the Simpson Hybrid for the Maple Grove race, and found it to be an instant night and day difference.. I also went with a helmet skirt, but found that it doesn't seem to allow enough fresh air into the helmet, which resulted in glasses and visor fogging.. I'll be switching to a head sock for the next race..

Stay tuned for further hunt and peck results..

The HANS will now be living in the RV, should anyone need one at a race I'm attending..

04-21-2024, 10:41 PM	#1
Carl Juliano Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 294 Likes: 234 Liked 64 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Head & Neck Restraint Rule I've been wearing one since '08 both in my S/G car and my T/S car. Not a big deal at all. With the sliding tethers they all have now, you can turn your head. Those foam neck collars aren't going to do ***** for you in a wreck. __________________ Carl Juliano TS 1275 John Juliano SG 151 Carl Sr.

05-01-2024, 09:48 AM	#2
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 568 Likes: 188 Liked 192 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Head & Neck Restraint Rule Being opposed to mandates, this HANS thing sticks in my craw.. however, it is a safety issue, and I'm a huge fan of safety.. I was required to wear one in Comp some years back, as the car was going over 200 mph.. the only difficulty was learning how to get it off without help at the top end.. LOL!!.. while I have all of the necessary equipment, I'm not sure if these devices should be mandated.. I believe that they should remain optional to the individual.. BUT, we should all keep in mind that an accident at 60 miles per hour can be devastating, and some times fatal, at 150 mph, we need all the help we can get.. I have recently been at a race where there were many complaints about not being able to turn your head in the Super classes, which may or may not have caused round loses.. and there were also many complaints about the affect of the wind in open cars when wearing a head sock without a neck collar.. not being a driver at this particular race, I can't comment on the head turning issue, but the wind affect seems to be remedied by using a helmet skirt.. I'm having one installed as we speak.. As far as the head turning thing, y'all know that I'm a dialer, and don't look around much being a "Stripe Wh**e".. ain't that right Tom Goldman??

05-01-2024, 10:58 AM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: Head & Neck Restraint Rule I've been wearing a Necks Gen Rev for the last two years and don't even notice it any more ,except when I forget to release the tethers pulling off my helmet once and awhile. Being a "Senior Gas" racer I want to be around long enough to be a pain for the young 'uns . Personally ,the rule makes a lot more sense than a lot of their others __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

05-02-2024, 05:55 AM	#4
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 351 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Head & Neck Restraint Rule Once I read the differences between the neck collar that does nothing and the Hans type restraint. I was convinced two years ago to get one. It only took a few passes to be able to get everything off on my drive back on the return road.

05-08-2024, 06:48 PM	#6
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 351 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Head & Neck Restraint Rule Correct

06-15-2024, 02:31 PM	#10
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 568 Likes: 188 Liked 192 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Head & Neck Restraint Rule After wearing a HANS during the Cecil County race, and finding it to be a great distraction, I switched to the Simpson Hybrid for the Maple Grove race, and found it to be an instant night and day difference.. I also went with a helmet skirt, but found that it doesn't seem to allow enough fresh air into the helmet, which resulted in glasses and visor fogging.. I'll be switching to a head sock for the next race.. Stay tuned for further hunt and peck results.. The HANS will now be living in the RV, should anyone need one at a race I'm attending..