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Mike:

Well said, great perspective.

It’s great you’re there for your brother, that sounds really awful.

I hope he has lots of support from others like you…. that’s good for him and also for those who help.

Take Care!

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Watching my wife backpack and climb mountains again after being pronounced “paralyzed” did it for me.

I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.

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Roger:

AWESOME!!!

Following this groundwork will strengthen our state’s karting…. for every driver…. or every karting business…. and bring others in — or back in. I may be one of them..

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In addition to Kirk’s idea…. perhaps a helmet for full, instant-nap protection???

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You’re on the money, Doug.

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Butler:

Per your AJ remark a few posts ago…. does this attachment show what you meant?

I remember this well, though 32 years ago. Foyt ripped up next to Parsons on the last pace lap, just to get him to look. AJ was the REAL Intimidator long before Dale.

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Mike:

AGREED, the man needs a little fun.

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Hotwheels:

Thanks…. and Yep, forgot about the belt connection with the HANS!

But being the original, with tons of testing, they’d still be a good resource in general terms for the safety gains of a head-neck restraint. Maybe they could be convinced to make a karting version, they have the resources now and must be miles ahead of the rest with sales, testing, and history behind them. I can’t remember the number, but was shocked when Jim Downing told me how many they’d made and sold. He’s a pretty brilliant guy, a multi-time champion, and has decades of pro racing experience behind him.

So while karting carries with it special circumstances, an impact of g-force is consistent across all racing. Doesn’t matter what vehicle one crashes. Karters would benefit much from accessing other forms of racing having much more funding behind them. To overlook that may be short-sighted.

Whenever I race again, I’ll be buying whatever head-neck restraint is the best — like I’ve always done with helmets. One can’t overspend on safety…. it only seems financially excessive until you really need it.

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Sheldon:

Here’s the site for the HANS device, which I believe was the original of its type:
http://hansdevice.com/site/index.html

I don’t know if this particular product is applicable to karting or not…. but for your general questions and test results, I’d ask for Jim Downing. He was a co-creator of the HANS, is in his upper 60s I think, and still races CSR in SCCA Club races. I spoke with him about his product when it first came out (he was a test rabbit of sorts), and again a couple years ago at a race. His safety commitment is admirable, and his test results significant.

I think he’s been at this for nearly 20 years and all racers owe him a debt of gratitude for the many injuries he has prevented. Plus he’s a good guy and is likely the world’s best resource for your questions.

Your Earnhardt analogy is 100% correct, as is your preference to support Colorado kart shops.

Great Topic, by the way.

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Rick:

Know any interested codgers?

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Craig:

Butler’s on a train until Tuesday — and without internet I think — but know he’d want to answer you asap.

Invite all the golden karters you can think of! I don’t think Butler will be concerned over any driver being “only” 59 years and 50 weeks. Up to him, but believe he’d say “old enough.”

He’ll be happy to hear you’re running. Calling All Codgers…..

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Dear Mr. Manney:

Huh?

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Stacey:

Feelin’ dizzy after that?

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Curt, you beat me to this joke.

Stacey, where’s that calculation?

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Roger:

Yep.

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