TheR3 Head and neck restraint device is a device for protectingrace car drivers in the event of anaccident by controlling head movement, reducinghead andneck injuries due towhiplash. It consists of a carbon fiber cross which is worn like a vest. The cross goes against the driver's back and Kevlar straps hold it on. These are clipped at the front. The top of the cross has straps which attach with clips to the helmet.
The R3 has passed SFI 38.1 testing and has some of the best angular impact test scores of any Head and Neck Restraints. It has yet to pass the FIA test.
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