Bob,
To answer your question, yes. Pops and I will be there, but you knew that.
I would like to know who all from the group plans to be there. Alison and I
are not that far from the track and can possibly host some folks if needed.
Greg
On Jul 30, 2013, at 12:11 PM, Bob Kramer <rkramer3@austin.rr.com> wrote:
> Are any FOT planning on coming to Austin for the first ever vintage race
> weekend at the F1 track? (SVRA Oct 24-28)
>
> Bob Kramer
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 30, 2013, at 11:36 AM, "FoodDude" <dforeman@fooddude.com> wrote:
>
>> Fot:
>>
>> For those of you traveling to the US Vintage Nationals at COTA in Austin
>> held by SVRA this October:
>>
>>
>> SVRA Competition Bulletin #CB2013-009
>>
>>
>> June 18, 2013 by SRVA <http://www.svra.com/author/admin/>
>>
>> Subject: SAFETY-Head and Neck Support Systems
>> From: Raymond Snowdon, Competition Director
>>
>> SVRA Competition Bulletin #CB2013-009
>
<http://www.svra.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Competition_Bulletin_CB2013-
>> 009.pdf> (PDF)
>>
>> The safety of all competitors is of primary concern to all of us at the
>> Sportscar Vintage Racing Association.
>>
>> Following a number of incidents in various Vintage events during 2012 and
>> the current 2013 season, SVRA has interviewed drivers and emergency
>> personnel involved. One common statement has been made regarding each
>> incident: b the HANS system saved the driver.b
>>
>> As a result of this information and feedback, SVRA feels immediate action
> is
>> appropriate to continue being a leader in safety compliance for drivers.
>>
>> Effective July 1, 2013, HEAD and NECK SUPPORT SYSTEMS that meet SFI 38.1
>> Standards, are MANDATORY for all competitors in S.V.R.A. events.
>>
>> Information on these Systems can be found at: www.sfifoundation.com.
Click:
>> MANUFACTURERS, then click b 38.1b3.
>>
>> Pre War drivers will be currently exempt from this requirement, but
drivers
>> are urged to investigate, select, and use alternate head and neck support
> as
>> currently benefiting enduro, karting and motorcycle road racers.
>>
>> And from SFI Foundation:
>>
>> Specification 38.1 - Head and Neck Restraint Systems
>> HANS Performance Products - HANS Device (All Series)
> <http://www.hansdevice.
>> com>
>> Leatt Brace - MRX Device <http://www.leatt-brace.com>
>> NecksGen Device <http://www.necksgen.com>
>> Simpson R3 Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
>> Simpson R3 Rage Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
>> Simpson Hybrid Pro Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
>> Simpson Hybrid Pro Rage Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
>> Simpson Hybrid/Hybrid Rage Device
> <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
>>
>> Simpson Hybrid X Device <http://simpsonraceproducts.com/head-neck>
>>
>> Please note that there are products from other manufacturers such as
>> DefNder, Leatt Brace, and Safety Solutions that were previously certified
>> and labeled as meeting SFI 38.1. They are not currently listed on the SFI
>> website because they are no longer in new production. However, any devices
>> still in the field or at retail outlets that have SFI 38.1 stickers on
them
>> were properly tested and certified at the time. The certifications for
> those
>> devices remain valid.
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