Rollcage / HANS device question

[Hector Morales]

Hi. 

I am planning to add a 4 point rollcage to my weekend trackday car. Last year I participated into a couple HPDE and day tracks events, by that time, the car had all seats and OEM seat belt. 

This year I installed a race seat and a 5 point race harness and I am planning to add a 4 point bolt-on rollcage. (half cage).

 

My questions are>>>. to run in HPDE/track days/Solo drive  with a Race seat + 5 point harness + 4 points rollcage,

 

1. Do I need to use a HANS device?

2. If I do not install a rollcage,  just using a race seat + 5 point harness, Do I need a HANS device? 

 

all your answers will be highly appreciated

[Hayden25]

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[sargentiny]

On 5/10/2023 at 8:36 PM, Hector Morales said:

Hi. 

I am planning to add a 4 point rollcage to my weekend trackday car. Last year I participated into a couple HPDE and day tracks events, by that time, the car had all seats and OEM seat belt. 

This year I installed a race seat and a 5 point race harness and I am planning to add a 4 point bolt-on rollcage. (half cage).

 

My questions are>>>. to run in HPDE/track days/Solo drive  with a Race seat + 5 point harness + 4 points rollcage,

 

1. Do I need to use a HANS device?

2. If I do not install a rollcage,  just using a race seat + 5 point harness, Do I need a HANS device? 

 

all your answers will be highly appreciated

Hi Hector,

I’m new to the forum. Sorry you didn’t get a response last year. In case you’re still wondering (or for folks that are reading this and might be in a similar scenario):

The addition of safety equipment (harness) means the driver/car needs to comply with the technical requirements of Section 15 per Sections 11.3.2 and 11.4 of the CCR. In particular, checkout Section 15.5 regarding Driver Restraint System. 

For convenience: NASA Club Codes and Regulations (CCR 2024.0 Edition)

Though you’re not racing in HPDE, from a pragmatic standpoint, you might want to look into a head/neck restraint if you’re running 4-5 point harness in lieu of regular seat belts. Consider that in the event of a high speed collision, though the harness will hold your shoulders/body in place, your head will still be traveling with the same velocity until your neck stops its motion. Talk about whiplash or literal breakneck speed!