Rollovers and safety equipment

Here is a nice video that shows how much your poor little head and body get thrown around in a rollover accident.




Here are some pictures of the damage: Link to Flickr Set

While the driver was well protected from the equipment he had installed (FIA homologated seat, 5 point harness, SCCA legal roll bar, and helmet) the addition additional items would have further protected his upper body and neck.

1) FIA or SFI certified head restraint - Like a HANS

• Why? Keep your neck from snapping like a chicken bone. Check this Sportscar Article to get some good reviews and info on the various systems.
  

2) FIA seat with built in head restraint

• Why? Keep your head from whipping to the side and maintaining body alignment and dissipate energy with your noggin supported.
  

3) Window Net

• Why? Windows, doors, and hard tops some times go AWOL and the net is there to keep your arms and head inside the structure where it is safest. These don't work too well without full roll cages so keep that in mind when deciding to track your daily driver.
  

4) Side Net

• Why? Supports your seat and prevents your body from twisting outside the edge of your seat on rebound.
  

5) Arm Restraints

• Usually required in open top cars and prevents your arms from flailing outside the confines of the roll bar and getting severed/crushed.
  

To get a healthy respect for why you might want to spend the extra money on this kit that doesn't make you faster see these videos. (Sorry - they don't embed but watch the Schroth video to get you warmed up!)

• Safety Solutions Racing Crash Test Videos
• Safety Solutions Benny Parson Videos