We owe readers an update on this...

To review, the August Fastrack included an interpretation of GCR Section 20.4 which incorporated head and neck restraint devices in the definition of "harness." Some read this to mean that the Isaac system would be banned from SCCA Club Racing, even though it is on the approved list for SCCA Pro Racing.

Please be advised that the BOD has not adopted this intepretation. Also, it is our understanding that the 2005 GCR has the language of Section 20.4 unchanged.

Furthermore, I had the opportunity to meet with Kurt Weiss, Chairman of the CRB, and Jeremy Thoennes, Technical Manager, Club Racing at the SAE conference in Dearborn two weeks ago. As they do not speak for the BOD they could not offer a final Club position on this matter. However, it would be accurate to say that they are acutely aware of the fact that Section 20.4 is worthless with respect to the subject of H&N restraints. More important, they are also aware that the objective is getting out of the car, not getting out of the seat.

In summary, all Isaac products are accepted (if not encouraged) for use in the SCCA, and we expect all Isaac products to be viewed favorably by Club Racing in the future, it's just a question of how the wording is handled. Section 20.4 may be rewritten, a section for H&N restraints may be added, or a "Bail" requirement may be added.

If you have strong feelings on this subject, now would be a good time to let them be known.

Happy Holidays.

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

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[This message has been edited by gsbaker (edited December 16, 2004).]