What exactly is a HANS device. Saw your post in another topic but thought a question here would be more appropriate.

Thanks-
Mark

 

Ak.Silver2K,

I believe that you may find this information of interest concerning your question about the HANS device.

"The head and neck support device, known more by its acronym HANS, reduces head movement and neck loads that injure drivers during high-speed impacts. A yoke or bib is secured to the driver's chest by the shoulder harness, while tethers from the collar to the helmet provide support for the head and neck. Designed by Dr. Bob Hubbard, a biomechanical engineer, the device was tested at Wayne State University in Michigan and at the General Motors Technical Institute. Hubert Gramling, a Mercedes engineer, then adapted the system for drivers who compete in a reclining position, such as in the CART FedEx Championship Series."

 

http://pub3.ezboard.com/fformulaford...picID=93.topic

http://www.msnbc.com/news/532830.asp#BODY

 

Here's the place that makes them:

Hubbard Technologies

Daniel

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Thanks for the info guys. Perhaps NASCAR will mandate their use after this tragedy.

Mark

 

I think I remember seeing that 17 of the drivers were using them during the race.

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AK, I trust you got your question answered. Those are some great links, Azeem. Thanks for posting the info, guys

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