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Olivier Panis

I just removed the following text, added by an anon:

It was considered by some that Olivier Panis' crash in the 1997 Canadian Grand Prix would have been fatal had he been wearing the HANS device. This was mainly because some engineers in Formula 1 felt the HANS device did not suit the different stlye of car design and crash that occurs in european racing.

I think this could be a very positive addition to the article, but it really needs citing. I'd love to see some references for it, if anyone can find some. violet/riga (t) 21:03, 15 July 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I really doubt that's true. Panis's accident was confined to a double impact to the side of the car at the pedal box position. Maybe the anon author meant Dinz's crash in the 1999 European GP - where the roll-hoop broke?--Don Speekingleesh 12:33, 6 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This all seems mute. Formula 1 mandated HANS devices a long time ago. Somethign they woud not have done if they had any concerns about its performance. The FIA have now mandated it in GPS, WRC FIA GT and a whole bunch of other series. Sounds like soemone has sour grapes to me.

A picture?

Does anyone have a picture of this device? It's rather difficult to visualise it from the description. --rossb 19:13, 25 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Not one that we could use here, unfortunately. violet/riga (t) 19:17, 25 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

How about Image:Andy_Priaulx_2007_Curitiba_qualify.jpg? Marc Kupper (talk) (contribs) 16:12, 1 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A broader entry...

The subject may be better served by beginning with an entry for Head and Neck Systems/Restraints, rather than just one brand. The original head and neck restraint was invented in 1979 by George White, and there are many other products available to racers today.

Gregg Baker, P.E., Isaac, LLC, Isaac

Hi Gregg - I've seen your well-informed posts on many other forums, and I'd like to welcome you to Wikipedia. May I suggest you open an account and edit under that account? It will make life easier, trust me :) I certainly think a broader article on head and neck restraints is warranted - Perhaps at "Racing head restraints"? Then HANS device and Isaac (safety device) would be linked from there, along with a Category: Head and neck restraints. FCYTravis 03:44, 1 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Travis,

Thanks for the kind words. I've never contributed to Wikipedia before now, so I'll have to check out the account thing.

I believe your ideas are good. Also, headrestraint.org should be included in any links.

Governor Easley

The Mike Easley story links to a page with a picture of Easley and the damaged car, I would like to see that picture up here, but I don't know how to do it. I think it would be good to show how safe the "HANS device" really is.