4/21/05

STILL TALKING SAFETY

Jeff, thank you for your passionate call to the sanctioning bodies for mandatory use of head and neck restraints in light of the tragic Shelly Howard accident.

I can't believe this is not already required and wonder what those drivers who disdain their usage are thinking?

Mike Boyd gratefully accepted the HANS device that was given to him, as reported in DRO a few months back, and dons it every time he straps into the dangerous and entertaining "Winged Express". Force and his guys refuse to wear one in while driving their somewhat entertaining and equally dangerous 300-mph funny cars? Huh?

Thanks again for another honest and appropriate column.

Terry Spencer
Covina, CA

STILL TALKING SAFETY #2

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I just read your column on the HANS device. I say to you Amen! Preach on! I drive a 6-sec Pro Mod car out here on the West Coast. Most of the people I race with balk at the thought of spending that kind of money on something of that nature. These are the same people who buy the minimum SFI rated fire suit, gloves, etc.

My view is this, in the chaotic 6 seconds that I contend with, my safety gear is the only thing I have real control over. My car owner agrees. My parents agree (my father is the one who pushed me to get mine) and my wife agrees. All those people mean the world to me. I owe it to them to use the very best safety equipment on the planet. Period! Mandated by NHRA or not, it is ultimately up to me to take care of me.

Best Regards,

Rob Cacioppo
Sacramento, CA
Driver 1957 Chevy Pro Mod

STILL TALKING SAFETY #3

Excellent. I always enjoy your work. Thank you.

Jeff Walker

STILL TALKING SAFETY #4

Great editorial, Jeff. I hope all racers read it! I can assure you, I'd not be without the HANS.

Wally Bell

STILL TALKING SAFETY #5

Right on, Jeff. I pray that people will listen.

Denise Saenz