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UNL Midwest Roadside Safety Facility - http://engineering.unl.edu/specialty-units/mwrsf/



UNL Midwest Roadside Safety Facility

Description:The Midwest Roadside and Safety Facility is part of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, College of Engineering.  They research highway design and safety, as well as conducting projects for the racing community.  They are responsible for the structural engineering research that developed the SAFER Barrier.  The SAFER (Steel and Foam Energy Reduction) Barrier is credited with reducing driver injuries, decreased race car damage, and reduced track wall damage.

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HANS Counterfeit Anchor Replacement Program
In an effort to assist racers who have inadvertently purchased counterfeit HANS Post Anchors, HANS has provided guidance for determining if you have genuine HANS Post Anchors and a replacement / exchange program for those who have counterfeit HANS Post Anchors.
2007 Impact Racing Products Driver Suits, Pants and Jackets Decertified
Effective July 9, 2009: Pursuant to SFI Test Laboratory reports, SFI Foundation, Inc. has reason to believe that certain Impact Racing products manufactured in the year 2007 do not fully comply with the minimum standards set forth in the SFI Specification 3.2A Program EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, and UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, any and all driver suits, pants, and jackets manufactured by Impact Racing pursuant to SFI Spec 3.2A/15 and 3.2A/20 at any time
HANS Secures Court Order Against Impact Racing Products
HANS Performance Products has been granted a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction and expedited discovery in a suit against Impact Racing Products. The SFI Foundation’s motion to become a party in HANS’ action against Impact has also been granted. The orders relate to counterfeit HANS Post Anchors that have been discovered at the track in recent weeks.
Counterfeit HANS Post Anchors Discovered
On August 19, 2009 and August 21, 2009, HANS Performance Products issued press releases regarding helmet post anchors it discovered to be counterfeit. For more information click on and follow this link:
Impact Racing Recall of Driver Suits, Pants, Jackets, Shoes and Boots
Any and all driver suits, pants, jackets, shoes and boots manufactured by Impact Racing pursuant to SFI Specifications 3.2A/15, 3.2A/20, 3.3/15 and 3.3/20 at any time during the year 2008 have been decertified by SFI Foundation, Inc. and must be