Glossary / General

Hans device

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A Hans device is a special safety tool that helps protect a driver's head and neck in case of a crash. It keeps the head from moving too much, which can help prevent serious injuries.

Technical Definition

A Hans device is a safety device used in motorsports to prevent head and neck injuries during a crash. It works by restraining the driver's head and neck, reducing the risk of whiplash and other injuries.

Hear It Discussed

"...only after the Dale Earnhard incident in 2001 on the last lap of Daytona was more focused given to the Hans device."
Leaf Peepers and Wine Sippers: Safety Helmets: '25 Grand Highlander In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 09:40

"And I remember I was trying to get my Hans device off. And, you know, with the Hans, you have to push in to release it."
Frankie Muniz | From Malcolm to Motorsports DRIVE with Jim Farley 21:19

"there's some things mandated you know you have to have a wrap around seat doesn't say you have to have a insert but you have to have a Hans device which sounds like they the one simpson one they..."
Episode 393 - AFCS Opening Weekend at Attica and NALMS at Montpelier Dirt Nerds Podcast 06:13