A neck collar meets the minimum requirement, but a head and neck restraint device is a meaningful upgrade in protection for any driver spending time on track. These devices limit how far the head can travel forward in a frontal impact, reducing the load on the neck and spine in situations where a harness alone holds the body in place but leaves the head unrestrained. For young drivers in quarter midgets, where the cars are close together and contact happens, that additional protection matters.
VAST stocks SFI 38.1 certified devices from HANS, NecksGen and Simpson sized for youth drivers. The NecksGen REV is one of the most popular choices in quarter midget racing — it is the smallest device on the market, made from carbon composite, and available in small, medium, and large to fit drivers across the full age range the sport serves. The Simpson youth sizes are also widely used in the quarter midget community. Fit and integration with your seat and harness setup is the most important factor when choosing between devices, so if you have questions before buying, give us a call.
