IMPROVING SAFETY
I
nnovation in motorsports
safety is dynamic. It never
ends. Whether a racer
is driving or co-riding in
a Trophy Truck, riding a
motorcycle, or scorching
Baja in a UTV, having the right
safety gear is vital and without
compromise. In addition,
because there is no such
thing as a safety barrier on a
race course etched out of the
deserts of Mexico, having all
your gear up to date is essential
for surviving hazards that may
occur, and having the time
for safety crews and team
SCORE SAFETY
HELMET&NECK
RESTRAINT PRODUCT
GUIDE
members to get to a crash site.
One of the most important
safety devices, for any racer, is
a properly rated helmet and a
neck restraint. After the start
of the 2016 racing season,
new models and certifications
became available which teams
should be aware of, especially
if these items are outdated.
We've put together some
popular model helmets and
neck restraints that are available
for teams and individuals,
looking to upgrade these items
to the newest regulations.
SNELL RATINGS
While more four-wheel racers
are beginning to utilize neck
restraints to minimize injuries
in a crash, helmets designs
keep changing. The newest
2016 model helmets meet
Snell's SA 2015 certification
that have passed low velocity
and low lateral impact testing
procedures to minimize
concussion injuries. These
tougher requirements provide
some of the best protection
SCORE racers have had to
date and is a key investment to
protecting teams and drivers. SJ
BY RICK SHANDLEY
PHOTO
BY
RANDY
COCHRAN
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SCORE JOURNAL