Free motorsportsreg webinar HPDE head/neck restraint for 3-point harness

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Motorsportsreg.com is hosting a free webinar on November 16th about an FIA-approved head and neck restraint system that is compatible with a street car's OEM 3-point harness. This probably won't interest those of you who have race seats, roll bars, and six-point harnesses, but anyone tracking a street car with the OEM restraint system might want to tune in.

http://info.motorsportreg.com/hpde-safety-device

Registration is free and is open through 12 PM EST on Nov 15. Here are details from motorsportsreg.com

"Ride-along performance-driving instructors are dying on the job. How do we stop it?" -Jack Baruth, Road and Track



The HPDE community is asking itself this question in the wake of HPDE instructor deaths over the last few years. Of course there are many answers. In our upcoming webinar we'll address one solution- safety gear.


Racers understand the benefits of wearing a head restraint device, but most can't be used in a street car without 6 point belts. Simpson Performance Products has developed a similar product- the Hybrid Head Restraint. It's FIA approved and compatible with 3-point belts in a street car.


We're hosting a free webinar with Simpson Performance Products and Trevor Ashline, the creator of the Hybrid Head Restraint. Trevor will explain the safety features of the Hybrid Head Restraint and give us a demo of the device. Scot Elkins, Chief Operating Officer at Motorsport Safey Foundation, will also join us to talk about his real-world experience with the Hybrid Head Restraint.


Webinar details

• Wednesday, November 16th
• 9 am PST/ 12 noon EST
• 40 minute webinar with Q&A session
• Ideal for HPDE instructors and participants
• Hosted by Simpson Performance Products and MotorsportReg

Meet the experts

• Trevor Ashlin- Vice President of Restraint Engineering at Simpson Performance Products, the industry dominant brand in racing safety. He started out working for 9 years as a Restraint Engineer and Program Manager for restraint companies, including Takata, Allied Signal and Autoliv. In 2001 he started Safety Solutions and developed the first of many head restraints and other components for racing safety systems. Trevor is a sought after industry expert and has written numerous industry papers.
• Scot Elkins- COO of the Motorsport Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving safety standards in motorsport. Previously Scot was the Managing Director of Technical Regulations and VP of Competition for IMSA.

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The webinar presentation for the Simpson Hybrid FIA 3-point belt compatible HANS device was posted to youtube:

https://youtu.be/30mjEbQ7RbY

Here is a link to the device on Simpson's web site:

http://simpsonraceproducts.com/hybri...lt-compatible/

It can also be used with 5/6/7 point harnesses, so it's not limited to passenger car 3-point belt systems.

Normal price is $1160. There is a group buy available through motorsportsreg for $948 good through 12/15/2016. They said on the webinar that the information can be shared and the group buy is available to everyone. The link to the Group Buy page is in the quote below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30mj...ature=youtu.be

And here are the details for the Group Buy:

Simpson Hybrid with Post Helmet Anchor Kit
Retail $1,160
Sale price $948
20% discount, includes shipping
Discount good through 12/15/16
No limit on the number of purchases

http://msreg.com/simpsonhybrid

I just ordered one. I'll post when it gets here in case anyone would like to meet up to examine it.

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It arrived! It's well made, heavy duty. Takes some practice attaching and detaching it from the helmet (posts come with it) while you're wearing it. If you are thinking about getting in on the group buy (through 12/15, about $200 savings) but want to see it first, let me know, I'll be happy to meet up.