Simpson Hybrid Sport FHR Device (Men's) – FIA & SFI Approved

The Simpson Hybrid Sport FHR Device is a game-changing frontal head restraint designed for racers who want an alternative to the traditional, rigid HANS yoke. As the only FIA-approved alternative to a standard HANS device, the Hybrid Sport uses an innovative, low-profile body-strap fitment system. Instead of sitting entirely over your shoulders and collarbone, it secures directly around your torso. This design keeps your upper chest free, eliminating uncomfortable pressure points and making it the least obtrusive neck restraint on the market today.

Because the straps anchor the device directly to your body, the Hybrid Sport is not reliant on your safety harness to keep it in position. This offers a massive safety advantage: it stays securely in place whether you are strapped into your seat or moving around the cockpit. For stage rally crews, endurance racers, and saloon car drivers, this means unparalleled freedom of movement. You can easily keep the device on between stages or during service stops without having to constantly untether your helmet.

Engineered from an ultra-tough DuPont carbon-polymer blend, this latest generation is 20% lighter than previous iterations. It features protective, defined guide wings at the shoulders to keep your harness straps locked squarely in place during a heavy impact. Equipped with a sliding tether system as standard, it gives you an excellent side-to-side range of movement and a wide field of vision when looking toward the apex.

Key Features:

• The Ultimate HANS Alternative: The only FIA-approved FHR design that secures to the body rather than resting heavily over the collarbone and chest.
• Independent Body-Strap Design: Stays perfectly positioned on the driver with or without the harness tight, allowing you to easily exit the car or remove your helmet without shedding the device.
• DuPont Carbon-Polymer Build: Advanced composite architecture that cuts overall unit weight by 20% while providing immense structural strength and energy dissipation.
• Standard Sliding Tether System: Outfitted with high-strength sliding tethers that connect seamlessly to standard HANS posts, optimizing your side-to-side peripheral vision.
• Defined Harness Containment Wings: Deeply sculpted shoulder channels prevent your 2-inch or 3-inch harness straps from sliding off the device during a lateral impact.
• Dual Safety Certifications: Fully certified to both FIA 8858 and SFI 38.1 safety standards, making it legal for everything from clubman stage rallying to international circuit racing.

Features

• Torso-Anchored Ergo-Strap Fitment
• 20% Lighter Carbon-Polymer Frame
• FIA 8858 & SFI 38.1 Certified
• Sliding Tether for Maximum Mobility

Technical Specifications:

Sizing Guide (Chest Measurement):

To find your correct size, measure your chest circumference while wearing your typical racing suit and underwear layers.

• Extra Small (XS): 32" – 36" (81cm – 91cm)
• Small (S): 36" – 40" (91cm – 102cm)
• Medium (M): 40" – 44" (102cm – 112cm)
• Large (L): 44" – 48" (112cm – 122cm)
• Extra Large (XL): 48" – 52" (122cm – 132cm)

What’s In The Box?

• 1 x Simpson Hybrid Sport FHR Torso Device (Chosen Size)
• 1 x Integrated Black Body-Strap Harness Assembly
• 1 x Set of Standard Sliding Tethers (Pre-installed)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

• Will this device work if my race car has an extremely reclined seating position? Yes, absolutely. One of the greatest assets of the Simpson Hybrid system is its universal seating angle profile. Unlike traditional HANS devices which must be bought in strict 20-degree (saloon/rally) or 30-degree (single-seater) variants, the Hybrid's low-profile rear footprint adapts naturally to virtually any seat rake, from upright rally buckets to highly reclined sports prototypes.
• Can I upgrade this device to a Quick-Release (QR) tether system later? Yes. The Hybrid Sport is supplied ready to attach to standard HANS posts. However, it is fully compatible with the Simpson M61 quick-release system. If your helmet features modern FIA 8858 or SA2010 (or newer) built-in M6 threaded terminal washers, you can easily swap your standard posts for Simpson QR anchors, allowing you to instantly detach the tethers by simply pulling the yellow release cords.
• Is there a version of this specific to female racers? Yes. This specific listing is tailored around the male torso profile. Simpson manufactures a dedicated Women's Hybrid version that features modified padding and an adjusted strap orientation specifically designed to fit the female form comfortably and securely.