I really think it is unfair for a sanctioning body to determine what is right for an individuals health and welfare. Look at roll cages. The SCCA mandates some of the basics but allows freedom in many other aspects. This piece of equipment is arguably more important than an HNR.
This HNR issue reminds me of the recent ban on Foie Gras by the city of Chicago. Are you kidding me? The alderman feels goose liver is bad for you so you can't have any? What happened to caveat emptor?
I like the ISAAC. I use one. I served on the head and neck trauma team at a Level 1 trauma hospital. I watched Dr. Adam Zimmerman die in front of me at LRP last year. (He was wearing a HANS). I made my decision...I have to live with it.
Societal laws dictate minimal levels of behavior not maximal...ie Don't beat your wife...it doesn't say you have to treat her well, you just can't beat her!
Why then does the SCCA feel the need to dictate a maximum by which all will adhere? (SFI 38.1 is not a minimum in this case because it is qualitative and not quantitative) Why dictate this and not a spec roll cage design. Oh sure I know there will be naysayers like all cars are different, buy I think all people are different and should be allowed freedom of choice.
I think this was cowardly by the SCCA. I understand why but I still think it was cowardly.
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Rob Breault
BMW 328is #36
2008 Driving Impressions Pro-ITA Champion
2008 NARRC DP Champion
2009 NARRC ITR Champion
2009 Team DI Pro-ITR Champion
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