HANS - Head And Neck Support

The HANS device is a safety item in addition to the helmet. The HANS device lays on the shoulders of the driver. The system avoids that the driver's head whips forward in a crash. In almost every modern racing series this system is in use.



1. Hans device, 2. Tether (one per side), 3. Helmet anchor (one per side), 4. Shoulder support [image source: wikipedia]