HANS - angliškų žodžių „Head And Neck Support“ (galvos ir kaklo atrama) trumpinys. Įrenginį sudaro kieta, dažniausiai anglies pluošto apykaklė, pereinanti ant vairuotojo pečių ir krūtinės, prie šalmo pritvirtinta specialiomis lanksčiomis juostomis.

HANS nėra fiksuotas nei prie saugos diržų, nei prie vairuotojo kūno, nei prie automobilio sėdynių. Minėtos specialios juostos, einančios abipus šalmo, leidžia lankstyti galvą į visas puses, tačiau riboja ypatingai didelės amplitudės judesius, ypač neleidžia galvai pernelyg staigiai palinkti į priekį smūgio metu.

Lenktyniniam automobiliui susidūrus su kliūtimi, toks stabilizuojantis efektas padeda išvengti skausmingo kaklo raumenų patempimo ar rimtesnių traumų. Įranga ypač vertinga priekinio susidūrimo metu, kada galvos ir kaklo neapsaugo šoninės sėdynių apsaugos.

Šiandien HANS naudojamas F1, WRC, F2, A1GP, NASCAR, WTCC, FIA GT, BMW formulėje ir daugelyje nacionalinių čempionatų. Įrenginys gali būti naudojamas su daugeliu FIA aprobuotais penkių ar šešių taškų saugos diržais, arba su specialiai HANS pritaikytu “Schroth” saugos diržų komplektu.

• Injection molded super structural carbon fiber
• Model 20 for upright seating applications
• Fits most racers in most cars
• Available in 3 sizes
• HANS Device Sizing

  S - Small For neck sizes 12.5"-14.5"

  M - Medium For neck sizes 15"-17.5"

  L - Large For neck sizes 18"-20.5"

• Price $695
• Optional accessories include:
  • Quick Disconnect "stock car style" tethers
  • Sliding tethers - patent pending

Top Tip: I never use the Time-of-Day function on my Coralba trip-meter. So instead I use this display to calculate my due-times. [HALT] the display and [SET] the Start Time. The press [SET], enter the target time for the Section, then press [ADD] and your Due time is displayed. I find this a useful double-check for my mental arithmatic.

At the start of the Road Book I write "Pins Out" and on the last page "Pins In" simple but a good reminder.

On the bottom of my Pace notes I always write my first few Road Book Junctions in case I'm in a fluster as we end a stage and don't sort myself or the road book out to start the road section.

If the Road Book does not have the SS on different colour paper I always run a Highlighter pen over each page that relates to the SS.

At the end of the road section at the arrival control for an SS I turn the Road Book to the start of the next road section before I put the book away.

Usually the co-driver will be responsible for a lot of the pre-event preparation. It is worth putting some effort in to this. A well-organised team will be a lot more efficient and this will reduce the ochances of mistakes being made. This in turn means the crew will be able to focus on driving and co-driving, rather than panicking about things which could have been sorted out before-hand.

  Movement Schedule - normally sent to all members of the team approximately 1 week before the event.

  Service Schedule (Part 1)

  Service Schedule (Part 2)

  Recce Schedule - on events where we run a Gravel Crew, they would also have a similar looking schedule. Modern PC's and the Internet make it very easy for anybody to produce very professional-looking paperwork relatively quickly. www.multimap.co.uk is an excellent source of electronic maps. Also, event websites can be a good source of information which can relatively easily be cut-and-pasted in to your own personal paperwork.

Co-Drivers Responsibilities

Up to Six months Prior to an Event

• Submit the official entry form (supplied with the Regulations) together with labels, photographs if required, and payment!
• Complete the seeding on the form accurately, and keep your own copy
• Attached a publicity sheet to the form, if not supplied, provide your own
• Note the timetable for the event - start location, rally headquarters, etc.
• Book accommodation for the whole crew for both the recce and rally period, ideally at Rally HQ, or close by. Ensure your booking is accurate, e.g. right number of rooms for correct dates, as local accommodation will fill up very quickly. Confirm all bookings in writing, and keep a copy of the confirmation.
• Make a thorough study of the Supplementary Regulations as they will provide you will all the information you will need in the run up to the rally
• Make sure you are aware of the timing and penalty system to be used. If you have any queries, contact the organisers for clarification at the earliest opportunity. The penalties are set out clearly in the Regulations.

What does the Co-Driver Do?

• Understanding all the Rules and Regulations
• Navigating between the Special Stages
• Ensuring the Rally Car adheres to the correct time schedule
• Reading the Map or Pace-Notes to the driver on the Special Stages

Naudojimo sistema.