HANS Device Announces Cheaper Professional Series for 2009

Atlanta, Georgia (November 4th, 2008) – HANS Performance Products has announced that their Professional Series HANS Devices will be reduced by $250 for the new season. With effect from December 1, 2008, racers will save over 20% when they purchase a Professional Series HANS Device.

The Vision Advantage PLUS™ sliding tether system will also be available as a money saving no-cost option on all HANS Devices from December 1st, 2008. The Vision Advantage PLUS sliding tether system has been nominated for the 2008 Safety Innovation of the Year Award.

Sales Director Howard Bennett said "Demand for Professional Series HANS Devices and our Vision Advantage PLUS sliding tether systems has outstripped expectations. We're excited at being able to pass on these cost savings directly to racers. This makes our ultra-lightweight Professional Series even more affordable."

He added, "Also, our entry-level Sport Series is over 30% cheaper. At $695 it provides the same proven results racers demand from a HANS Device. We expect it will continue to be very popular."

From December 1, 2008, Professional Series HANS Devices will have a MSRP of $1045. Sport Series will be $695. Racers will also have the option of traditional or Vision Advantage PLUS sliding tether systems at no additional cost on all HANS Devices. The latter is a $15 saving.

HANS Press Release - Nascar Related

Just received a press release from Hans:

HANS ADVANCEMENTS APPROVED FOR NASCAR COMPETITION

Atlanta, Georgia (June 9, 2008) – HANS Performance Products announced today that NASCAR has approved the use of the new Vision Advantage PLUS™ sliding tether system and the HANS Device Sport Series.

The new Vision Advantage PLUS™ sliding tether system permits improvements in left and right visibility by allowing easy but controlled rotation of a racer’s helmet. The proven results are tethers that allow over four times the field of view of competing head and neck restraints.

The HANS Device Sport Series provides drivers with class leading performance at a value price. Starting at $595 for youth sizes, the Sport Series features a revolutionary carbon fiber composite combined with an innovative and proprietary molding process.

NASCAR did extensive testing to ensure their driver’s protection. Sales Director Howard Bennett said, “We’re very pleased that NASCAR approved the Vision Advantage Plus sliding tether and HANS Device Sport Series. We recognize they trust us to keep NASCAR participants secure.”

Introduced at the PRI show in December of 2007, the Vision Advantage Plus sliding tether and HANS Device Sport Series have been approved by the SFI Foundation and the FIA.