The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has approved the Simpson/Safety Solutions Hybrid Head Restraint for use in FIA sanctioned competition, effective immediately.
Simpson’s Trevor Ashline, inventor of the Hybrid Head Restraint, had the following to say, “The FIA approval represents a real milestone for us. It speaks to our dedication to providing world class neck protection for racers. We are extremely proud of having organizations like the FIA add their stamp of approval to our design,as one of only two approved designs in the world.
I have to thank everyone involved for their hard work and dedication to this project. The Hybrid offers improved protection from multiple angles, a low profile for easy entry and exit from the race car and reduced body load in an impact, while being an extremely comfortable design.”
Chuck Davies, CEO for Simpson adds, “Simpson is committed to providing the highest level of safety to racers. Our acquisition of Safety Solutions in December of 2010 represents an important step for Simpson, in working toward our goal of a comprehensive and strong offering of racing safety products for global Motorsports. Trevor Ashline and the team from Safety Solutions is a valuable asset in our technology advances. It is important to note that we have the first FIA approved alternative to the HANS Device, giving racers more choices and benefits to consider. The approval of the Hybrid Head Restraint adds to Simpson's range of FIA approved racing products which also includes suits, belts, gloves and undergarments.”
About Simpson
Since 1959, Simpson Performance Products has been the leading U.S. manufacturer of safety equipment for the Motorsports industry. We believe in putting safety first and are dedicated to elevating the standards of racing safety through continuous development, refinement and testing. The Hybrid retails for $1095. and ships “race ready”. Safety Solutions head restraints range from $545.00 to $1095.00 USD.
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