{"product_id":"simpson-m61-quick-release-helmet-anchors-pair","title":"Simpson M61 Quick Release Helmet Anchors (Pair)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eSimpson M61 Quick Release Helmet Anchors\u003c\/b\u003e are a premium, high-efficiency safety upgrade engineered to completely eliminate the struggle of connecting and disconnecting your Frontal Head Restraint (FHR) inside a cramped cockpit. Designed to replace standard, fixed HANS posts, this professional-grade kit allows drivers or co-drivers to instantly detach their helmet from their safety tethers with a simple, deliberate pull of the high-visibility yellow release cords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis quick-release mechanism provides an exceptional advantage during tight mid-stage rally time controls, rapid endurance driver swaps, or emergency cockpit egress scenarios where every second matters. Instead of wrestling with traditional slide-and-lock metal tabs at awkward angles, the M61 system offers crisp, tactile, mechanical reassurance. Built to handle extreme load thresholds, these anchors are machined from high-tensile hardware to ensure flawless structural integrity when synced with your Simpson Hybrid or HANS quick-release tethers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstant Mechanical Disconnection:\u003c\/b\u003e Features high-visibility yellow pull cords that instantly release the helmet from your FHR device with zero wrestling or twisting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDirect Bolt-On Replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to thread smoothly directly into your helmet's pre-existing factory M6 terminal wash plates, making the swap clean and straightforward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModern Homologation Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully approved for installation on modern motorsport helmets meeting \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003eFIA 8859-2015, FIA 8860-2018, Snell SA2020\u003c\/b\u003e, and newer safety directives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Strength Race Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Machined from premium, corrosion-resistant components designed to withstand severe vibrations and repeated impact loads without fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupplied as a Complete Set:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes two matching M61 quick-release anchor posts, target compression washers, and high-tensile alignment bolts to outfit one complete helmet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eRapid Pull-Cord Emergency Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eDirect Replacement for Standard HANS Posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eMachined High-Tensile Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003eFits FIA 8859-2015 \u0026amp; Snell SA2020 Helmets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThread Specification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eM6 Standard Motorsport Pitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelease Mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eIntegrated High-Strength Yellow Pull-Cord Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTether Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRequires Simpson QR Tethers Only\u003c\/b\u003e (Standard HANS tethers will not lock)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApproved Helmet Baselines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003eFIA 8858-2010, FIA 8859-2015, FIA 8860-2010, FIA 8860-2018, Snell SA2010, SA2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePack Quantity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003e1 x Matching Pair (Left and Right Sides Included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Arena\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eStage Rallying, Endurance Sports Car Racing, Solo In-Car Ops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat’s In The Box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e2 x Simpson M61 Quick Release Helmet Anchor Posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e2 x Mechanical High-Visibility Yellow Pull Cords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e1 x Required Installation Alignment Hardware Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCan I use my standard, factory-installed sliding\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rrs-store.co.uk\/collections\/fhr-hans-devices-accessories\" title=\"Shop HANS devices\"\u003e HANS tethers \u003c\/a\u003ewith these anchors? \u003c\/b\u003eNo. The M61 Quick Release Anchors feature a specialized locking geometric profile and will \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003eonly work with Simpson Hybrid QR Tethers or Simpson HANS QR Tethers\u003c\/b\u003e (sold separately). If your device currently has standard metal slide-slot tethers, you will need to upgrade to quick-release compatible tethers to utilize this system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWill these anchors fit my older track-day or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rrs-store.co.uk\/collections\/karting-helmets\" title=\"Shop Karting helmets\"\u003ekarting helmet? \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThese anchors can only be fitted to motorsport helmets equipped with factory-installed M6 threaded terminal washers. This includes helmets certified to FIA 8858-2010 \/ Snell SA2010 and all newer standards. They \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"272\"\u003ecannot\u003c\/b\u003e be retrofitted onto earlier helmets, open-face clubman helmets without internal backup plates, or dedicated karting helmets like the Bell RS7-K that lack FHR anchor reinforcement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIs it legal to swap my own HANS posts out for these quick-release versions? \u003c\/b\u003eYes, absolutely. Under modern FIA and Motorsport UK regulations, drivers are fully permitted to swap standard HANS posts for approved quick-release variants like the M61, provided the helmet features factory-certified M6 threads and the hardware is torqued down securely according to instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Simpson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54605908148553,"sku":"NG-QR-M61","price":77.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9463\/0729\/files\/NG-M61-sqr1.jpg?v=1781548738","url":"https:\/\/rrs-store.co.uk\/products\/simpson-m61-quick-release-helmet-anchors-pair","provider":"Race Rally Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}