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Old 08-07-2015, 08:58 AM   #122
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Technically i think the head rest on the seat stops whiplash - the snap back. look at 60s muscle cars with those low back seats. I'll never have a car with those. I think what you are concerned about it breaking your neck and maybe basal (sp?) skull fracture - ala Dale Earnhardt. I'm not a doctor but i stayed at a holiday inn last month.

All the guys I know who road race seriously run a HANS. If i were at a point where i was wearing a firesuit and running a cage I'd probably consider a HANS a lot
Yea, the seat rest will stop you from snapping back but lets say you smack a wall or sudden stop due to whatever, your neck/head/helmet are snapping forward and body is held tight (within some amount) by the harness.

Obviously not all sanctioning bodies say hans is required so just curious on this.

Again, theory talk here.
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