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In motorsport, not only the car must be well equipped.Appropriate clothing is required by regulations, but above all by reason. Safety is paramount, because it would be overly optimistic to assume that during a sports career, even if only amateur, everything will always go without probleMU. FHR-compliant collars HANS are designed to protect the head, neck and shoulders of car occupants during an accident. What kind of protective collar for racers to choose?
What should I pay attention to when choosing a rally safety collar?
Protective collars have been absolutely mandated for use in the Polish Rally Championship since 2011.KJSs and open track days, among other rules, have not yet made such a requirement. First of all, because it would entail the obligation to have four-point seat belts, and thus bucket seatand safety cage. Then it could be that the sport is unattainable for many enthusiasts. Not only because of the cost, but also the reluctance to make such complex modifications to the car. However, having basic safety features in your car, isn't it worth it to equip yourself with a collar that will protect the most delicate area of your body, even if there is no requirement to do so?
What are the sizes of safety collars?
Kołnierz ochronny dla rajdowcówit is selected based on several guidelines. It has sizes and angles of inclination. The size will depend on the circumference of the neck, or what is popularly known as the collar. Then you can choose a size S, M or L. Between 30 and 40 cm is the small size. 35-44 cm is the medium size. 41-50 cm gives a size large.
The second element, the angle of inclination, is selected according to the motorsport discipline. In rallying, the sitting position is generally upright. Then a collar with an inclination of 10° or 20° is suggested. If the collar will be used in a carpool or other type of vehicle with a flat position behind the wheel, choose a collar of 30° for Radical racing or 40° in Formula 1, i.e. an almost reclining position.
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How to set the safety collar to perform its function well?
It is best to follow the rules given by the organization handling the event or the entire sports series. However, they often operate according to the guidelines of international associations. One of them is FIA, which opublikowała oficjalne wymogi, which protective collars are supposed to meet. They specify the width of the straps, the angle of the collar for a particular sport, the distance from seata or even what materials the collar should be made of.
Approval FIA describing the permitted use of the safety collar
Homologation 8853/98 also describes the types of collars and their use in each discipline. The most important caveat, however, is the distance and height of seat belt installation in relation to the type and size of the collar. This then defines the type of safety cage used in the car, and this is usually built to order for a specific vehicle. The regulations that the organizer implements should therefore be kept in mind from the very beginning of preparing the car and gathering accessories for racing.
The homologations apply not only to the collar itself, but also to the seat belts to be used. So you can see that good protection for the driver and his eventual passenger depends on a set of factors, and the collar and safety helmet set is only one of the elements.
Is it worth it to equip yourself with a safety collar for rallying and other motorsports?
Should rally drivers use a protective collar in an amateur or semi-professional group? The answer is - of course. Safety is never too much. At the same time, it should be remembered that the collar must go hand in hand with other modifications to the car. In addition, FIA makes it clear that the use of a collar with a bad safety helmet is dangerous.