Hans Performance

HANS Performance Products: The Gold Standard in Motorsports Safety

When it comes to protecting drivers at speed, few names carry as much weight as HANS Performance Products. HANS — which stands for Head And Neck Support — is the original, research-driven brand that created the frontal head restraint (FHR) category, setting a benchmark that every competing product is still measured against today. From entry-level club racers to championship professionals, HANS devices have become an essential piece of safety equipment trusted at the highest levels of motorsport worldwide.

A Legacy Built on Proven Protection

The HANS Device works by controlling helmet motion during a crash, redirecting forces away from the cervical spine to dramatically reduce the risk of serious injuries including basilar skull fractures. This science-backed approach earned HANS Performance Products the Auto Racing Safety and Humanitarian Service Award from the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association — a testament to the brand's real-world impact on driver survival.

Today, top-tier racing series including NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, Formula 1, IMSA, and the World Endurance Challenge mandate the use of head and neck restraints — and HANS devices remain the most widely adopted solution across all of them. Club and sportsman-level divisions in SCC and IMSA are also now requiring compliant FHR devices, making HANS relevant for drivers at every rung of the motorsports ladder.

An Evolving Lineup for Every Racer

HANS Performance Products offers a thoughtfully tiered lineup to suit different disciplines, budgets, and cockpit configurations. The HANS IV, the latest generation injection-molded device, is 10% lighter than its predecessor and features custom-molded pads with upgraded foam for improved comfort and reduced slippage. For elite-level competitors, the HANS Pro Ultra Lite is constructed of 100% hollow-core carbon fiber — making it among the lightest head restraints in the world — while its sliding tethers provide a superior range of motion and better sight lines inside tight cockpits.

The lineup also includes the HANS Zero for drivers seeking a minimal-profile solution, and a dedicated Youth HANS III for young racers — making HANS one of the only brands to offer junior-specific head restraints. All devices carry dual SFI 38.1 and FIA 8858 certification, ensuring compliance with virtually every major sanctioning body in the world.

In addition to the core HANS FHR lineup, HANS Performance Products also distributes the Simpson Racing Hybrid series of head and neck restraints — including the Hybrid Pro Lite, Hybrid S, and Hybrid Sport — which use carbon fiber construction and multi-load-path engineering to provide exceptional side-impact protection and compatibility with 3-point OEM harnesses.

Accessories Built for the System

A complete head restraint system is more than just the device itself. HANS offers a comprehensive range of accessories including sliding tethers, quick-click anchors, post collar anchors, and replacement foam and gel padding kits. These components are engineered specifically for HANS and Simpson Hybrid devices, ensuring a precise, certified fit that aftermarket alternatives cannot guarantee. Whether you need to fit your device to a new Snell SA2020 or SA2025 helmet or replace worn comfort pads, HANS has the right accessory for the job.

Why Choose HANS Performance Products?

• The original and most widely used head and neck restraint in global motorsport
• Full lineup from entry-level polymer devices to elite hollow carbon fiber models
• Dual SFI 38.1 and FIA 8858 certification across the range
• Youth-specific sizing available for junior competitors
• Comprehensive accessory ecosystem: tethers, anchors, and padding
• Simpson Racing Hybrid devices also available through HANS Performance

Whether you're strapping into a full-tube-frame race car for your first track day or competing under the lights at a professional oval, HANS Performance Products delivers the certified, battle-tested protection that serious drivers demand.