When visiting Simpson Racing Products at PRI 2012, Debbie Bishop was extremely excited to share some very big news to us, “the biggest news for Simpson this year is the acquisition of HANS Performance Products. This expands Simpson racing safety products to include the prestigious HANS device head & neck restraint systems.”
HANS Performance Products, formed in 1991 by five-time IMSA driving champion Downing and Dr. Robert Hubbard, will be operated in Atlanta as a separate division of Simpson Performance Products. Downing and Dr. Hubbard, inventor of the HANS Device, will continue to provide engineering experience and support to Simpson and its HANS division.
Simpson’s HANS line currently consists of the HANS professional series, which is handmade with modulus carbon fiber, weighing in around 1-pound. The HANS sport series and the HANS adjustable series.
“The adjustable HANS features 5-different adjustments in 5-degree increments. This is a range of 10 to 40 degrees to fit all cars and seat designs for the ultimate in driver comfort,” says Bishop.
“We always felt that the HANS was a good product and we’re happy to have the HANS Device under the Simpson umbrella of racing safety products,” Bishop added.
Features of the HANS adjustable:
- Adjustable angle from 10 to 40 degrees fits all types of cars and seats.
- Easy to adjust in 5 degree increments, providing more comfort.
- Choice of medium or large collar width fits 90% of all drivers.
- Hand made with high modulus carbon fiber.
- Hollow core reduces weight.
- Weighs about 1 pound – the lightest HANS Device.
- Top choice in Formula 1 and NASCAR.
Features of the HANS sport:
- Same performance as all HANS Device models.
- Injection molded – lighter than Sport I, heavier than Pro Series.
- Smaller collar, new DuPont polymer reduce weight.
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