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In motorsport, harnesses are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment for a driver.
If you are competing at a national level in the UK the championship you are taking part in should have its own rules and regulations for the type of racing harness that is suitable to use.
It is more than likely that it will be an FIA approved harness, internationally FIA approved harnesses are a requirement.
The rules set out by the FIA set the standard needed for manufacturing safety equipment, manufacturers need to meet these specifications, with the risks and conditions racing puts on to the driver it is vital that safety equipment is fit for purpose
Currently in 2022 the designations for harnesses are as follows
4 Point harnesses - 8854-1998
6 Point harnesses - 8853-2016
8853-2016 designated harnesses are valid for use in FIA regulated events for 5 years plus the year of manufacture, for events that are under Motorsport UK regulations they are valid and eligible for use for 10 years,
8854-1998 designated harnesses are valid for use in motorsport events for 5 years plus the year of manufacture.
6 Point harnesses offer top driver safety, 6 point harnesses are currently the best option on the market for driver safety, keeping the driver in place in full sustained contact with the driving seat.
There are some variations within the 6 point harness category, variations include strap width varying from 2" to 3" or a combination with different widths for shoulder or crotch belts.
At race we have a range of 6 point FIA approved harnesses harnesses available, 3 models each aimed at a different level of racing, from basic to intermediate to advanced.
available in black or red
Modern motorsport harnesses more often than not come with big brand names attached to them with seemingly not much difference between the leading brands and whichever one you choose at the end of the day is down to your own preference, at race we want to offer comparable safety without the added cost of the brand.
with the big brains at the top of the motorsport industry scratching their collective heads on a daily basis thinking "how can we make harnesses as safe as possible" its not to far of a stretch to think that motorsport harnesses have come to a natural conclusion of optimal safety.
simply put for the needs of motorsport, harnesses have been perfected, the leading edge of motorsport safety now is simply don't crash.
But in the event of a crash you need to know that the harness you have will keep you safe, which is where we offer incredible safety but without the cost.
check out our range of harnesses today, if you have any questions about our harness range don't hesitate to get in touch were happy to help.
