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03-26-2023, 08:50 PM | #11 |
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Re: This will affect some of you fast guys
Look at the effective date 1/1/2024
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03-26-2023, 10:25 PM | #12 |
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Re: This will affect some of you fast guys
What brand \ style do you wear ?
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03-26-2023, 10:51 PM | #13 |
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Re: This will affect some of you fast guys
From the 12/6/22 amendments.
SECTION 13: COMP, DRIVER: 10, NECK COLLAR/HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT DEVICE/SYSTEM (New Section after HELMET) (Page 6) (12/6/2022) A head and neck restraint device/system meeting SFI 38.1 mandatory and must display a valid SFI label. At all times that the driver is in the race vehicle, from the ready line until the vehicle is on the return road, driver must properly utilize an SFI 38.1 head and neck restraint device/system, including connecting the helmet as required for full functionality of the device. The head and neck restraint device/system, when connected, must conform to the manufacturer’s mounting instructions, and it must be configured, maintained, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Modification of the device is prohibited. An SFI 38.1 head and neck restraint device can be used with, or without, a neck collar; when a neck collar is not used, an SFI 3.3 head sock or SFI Spec 3.3 skirted helmet is required.
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03-26-2023, 11:17 PM | #14 |
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The rumor I heard was one-piece driving suits are next. Same effective date.
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03-27-2023, 09:45 AM | #15 |
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03-27-2023, 10:01 AM | #17 |
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Re: This will affect some of you fast guys
AH/SM "was" the only class in comp that did not require a head/neck restraint device. That was due to the rules for AH/SM mirror the SS/AH (super stock) rules. It is still, technically, going to be that way. If you have an SS/AH/AH/SM car that does not go over 150 you still don't need it.
I think this a great rule change. If you are going 150 + in a car over 3000 lbs (which is the majority of Stock/Super Stock that can go that fast) you should be wearing a HANS-type device. It's only your neck/brain that you're trying to protect..... The reasoning for the wording of the neck collar along with the HANS is that you must have something to protect your neck in case of a fire. The neck collar satisfies that requirement, but if you wear a HANS and no neck collar you are exposed. Hence the skirted helmet/head sock/neck collar options. Most everyone I have seen runs a sock |
03-27-2023, 10:51 AM | #18 |
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I believe its a great idea. I watched my close friend, Wes Leopold, barrel roll in SGMP. Quit counting at 10 times and was praying that he'd be alright. Walked away with some shoulder pain that he had before the incident. I'm sure the Hans device played some role in saving his neck, literally speaking.
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03-27-2023, 01:37 PM | #19 |
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Just so guys understand that if you run in SS and only go 148 MPH's and think you won't need a head & restraint , think again. If the class/record holder goes faster than 150 than you will be required to comply. No differentt than running 10.20's in SS/JA but because the record is sub 10.00 you need a SFI chassis cert.
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