Are any FOT planning on coming to Austin for the first ever vintage race
weekend at the F1 track? (SVRA Oct 24-28)
Bob Kramer
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On Jul 30, 2013, at 11:36 AM, "FoodDude" <dforeman@fooddude.com> wrote:
> Fot:
>
> For those of you traveling to the US Vintage Nationals at COTA in Austin
> held by SVRA this October:
>
>
> SVRA Competition Bulletin #CB2013-009
>
>
> June 18, 2013 by SRVA <http://www.svra.com/author/admin/>
>
> Subject: SAFETY-Head and Neck Support Systems
> From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director
>
> SVRA Competition Bulletin #CB2013-009
>
<http://www.svra.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Competition_Bulletin_CB2013-
> 009.pdf> (PDF)
>
> The safety of all competitors is of primary concern to all of us at the
> Sportscar Vintage Racing Association.
>
> Following a number of incidents in various Vintage events during 2012 and
> the current 2013 season, SVRA has interviewed drivers and emergency
> personnel involved. One common statement has been made regarding each
> incident: b the HANS system saved the driver.b
>
> As a result of this information and feedback, SVRA feels immediate action
is
> appropriate to continue being a leader in safety compliance for drivers.
>
> Effective July 1, 2013, HEAD and NECK SUPPORT SYSTEMS that meet SFI 38.1
> Standards, are MANDATORY for all competitors in S.V.R.A. events.
>
> Information on these Systems can be found at: www.sfifoundation.com. Click:
> MANUFACTURERS, then click b 38.1b3.
>
> Pre War drivers will be currently exempt from this requirement, but drivers
> are urged to investigate, select, and use alternate head and neck support
as
> currently benefiting enduro, karting and motorcycle road racers.
>
> And from SFI Foundation:
>
> Specification 38.1 - Head and Neck Restraint Systems
> HANS Performance Products - HANS Device (All Series)
<http://www.hansdevice.
> com>
> Leatt Brace - MRX Device <http://www.leatt-brace.com>
> NecksGen Device <http://www.necksgen.com>
> Simpson R3 Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
> Simpson R3 Rage Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
> Simpson Hybrid Pro Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
> Simpson Hybrid Pro Rage Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
> Simpson Hybrid/Hybrid Rage Device
<http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
>
> Simpson Hybrid X Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
>
> Please note that there are products from other manufacturers such as
> DefNder, Leatt Brace, and Safety Solutions that were previously certified
> and labeled as meeting SFI 38.1. They are not currently listed on the SFI
> website because they are no longer in new production. However, any devices
> still in the field or at retail outlets that have SFI 38.1 stickers on them
> were properly tested and certified at the time. The certifications for
those
> devices remain valid.
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