I used a HANS in the Grocery Getter with no fit problems. I would put on my jacket, head sock and HANS outside, get in the car and then put my helmet on when it was time to go. I could hook the tethers up myself, in the car.
The HANS would not work in the funny car. The part that sticks up in the back would get caught on the cage. I switched to the Safety Solutions R3 Pro Rage and it works great since it is much smaller than the HANS. I have to put it all on outside the car, due to the tight confines of the f/c cage.
The HANS came with a video that shows sled tests with and without a HANS. Viewing that definitely drives home why a head restraint should be used, regardless of which one if chosen. Having your brain torn loose from your neck is a particularly gruesome way to end your existence here; and it doesn't take a lot of speed to have it happen.
Eric
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