What Exercises Can You do to Further Improve Safety? This fact needs to be considered when out on the track. There are no million dollar paychecks the winner of each race only takes home a plastic trophy. No matter how passionate people are about club racing, it is still a hobby. We all choose the club(s) we race with, the car we race, how we drive in races, and our overall approach to safety. The cost for a system typically ranges between $300 and $1000. Any of the above-mentioned products (and others as well) would help reduce the head load in an impact, even the least expensive units. The unit that needs to be taken off in the vehicle requires that you consciously remove the unit before exiting the car. The product that is put on and taken off outside the vehicle may make getting into and out of the car more awkward or, in a worst-case scenario, get caught on something while trying to get out of the car in an emergency situation. Both types have advantages and disadvantages. Some of these products require that the system be secured and taken off while the driver is in the vehicle, while others require being put on and taken off outside of the vehicle. While I personally do not agree with the policy of only allowing H&N restraint systems having SFI certification, some clubs feel that this is the appropriate method of testing. Be sure to check the rules of the club(s) you will be participating with before purchasing a system to determine what requirements they may have in terms of certification. Factors to consider include how much it reduces head load, the product’s cost, the overall comfort of the system, and the clubs you’ll be racing with. There are several factors that determine which product best suits your needs.

A few manufacturers of head-and-neck systems include Isaac, DefNaider, Hans, and G-Force. Although most clubs don’t require a head and neck system, it is something that I recommend you look into.

To help reduce head and neck injuries, several companies have developed systems that reduce the amount of load placed on the head and neck during an accident. As of 2010, head and neck injuries were the number one cause of racing fatalities.

Head and neck restraint systems