Thanks, Bob, and Andrie, for the mention.
As Andrie said, I am a factory authorized representative for HANS Performance Products, and have recieved significant training on available head/neck restraints, and having a 'holistic' approach to cockpit safety. The major components in race car cockpit safety are:
cage
fire protection
seat configuration
seat anchors
restraint harnesses
head/neck restraint device.
If you are missing any one of these elements, your safety approach is incomplete. For street car drivers that don't have to pass a tech inspection, you probably don't have a cage or fire system, but everything else still has critical importance. If you're in a street car, you're already wearing a helmet. If you are a serious track driver, you've probably upgraded your OE lap/shoulder belts to 5-pt harnesses. At this point, You're already equipped for a HANS device... What's stopping you? the money? how much are you already spending on the hobby? :wink: The cost is insignificant when compared to the downside of not having one IF you need it...
The safety of all drivers on the track should be of of paramount concern to everyone...
As mentioned in an earlier post, the HANS device starts at $865, and it is firm. The most exotic models, used in the cockpit of an Indy/Champ/F1 car are over $1600. You can visit the website above, or call HD, or call me, and I can set you up. I also do helmet anchor installations (included in the sale).