Facts On Head And Neck Restraints

By Brandie Montgomery


Many people can be enthralled by racing. This form of sports can be really thrilling, challenging, and exhilarating. There are many dangers that can lie with this sport however. This is commonly associated with daredevil stunts, high speeds, and circuitous routes. Many racecar drivers have died during tournaments, practices, and events. Their causes of death would include fractures, concussions, and burns. Brain and spinal injuries can also be among the most common causes of death. Many developments on racing safety have then been made. Among the latest additions to the drivers' safety equipments would be proper head and neck restraints. These devices can be very helpful. Learn then more about these devices and their work.

These devices are used for supporting the cephalic and cervical parts. These devices would have a U shape. It would be placed behind your neck. It would also have two arms that would lay on your pectoral muscles. This device is primarily supported by your body, specifically your shoulders. It would be attached to your helmet. It would not be attached to the body, seat belts, or car seat. It will be secured only with your body, not the car. The device would actually allow lessening of energy as the energy would be transferred to the shoulder, chest, and torso. Energy can also be transferred to the seat and belt.

Injuries on the brain and spine would be effectively prevented with this. Sudden stops would be featured in car crashes and the body can be affected significantly. The seatbelts would help decelerate the body, but acceleration and momentum would keep the head forward. This can be given solution by the device. Deceleration would be stimulated for the cephalic part, so during crashes, whipping would not occur. Injuries like cerebral damage, basilar skull fracture, and whiplash injuries can occur with whipping.

Carbon fiber is used primarily for creating such device. It will provide good customization, support, and strength. Some other materials could be also utilized. Some might utilize high strength polymers. Such devices could be lined also with special fabrics. Such fabrics could be fireproof and will prevent burn injuries in the cephalic part.

This device was developed first in the 1980s. Dr. Robert Hubbard first designed this device. He is an expert in biomechanical engineering. He noted that many racecar driver deaths were caused by violent cephalic injuries.

The doctor worked as a biomechanical crash engineer before, giving him much knowledge, training, and expertise. In 1985, the first prototypes were made and in 1989, crash tests were performed. The majority of racing safety companies rejected these devices however. Only in 1994 did these devices gain interest, with the aftermath of many famous drivers' deaths.

Nowadays, most racing organizations like NASCAR, Formula One, and ARCA have mandated the wearing of these devices already. CART, World Rally Championship, and V8 Supercar Series mandated them too. Professionals and sporting enthusiasts would have to wear this device when racing.

Various designs are available nowadays already. There would be standards in safety, design, and materials. It is also used in other sports like monster truck events.

It will be really wise to wear head and neck restraints. Wearing these devices on races would be really crucial. These devices can really save lives.




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