And he would have been in that black and red 45 yesterday. No other driver should have to die from a basal skull fracture. It's time to call on the Frances, on Mike Helton, on Gary Nelson and demand that the HANS device become mandatory, just like 5-point harnesses, like fire suits, like window nets. Drivers whined when seat belts were made mandatory, fearing being trapped in a burning car. Now, no driver would dream of taking a car out onto the track without a full harness.
Drivers say it's uncomfortable.
Everybody hates change. A lot of people have them, but that doesn't mean they're going to use them. They are hard to get used to. We have been aware of the HANS device for some years, and it is used by several drivers. We have monitored its testing and will monitor its use by drivers and their entities.