HANS
n.— «HANS: The Head and Neck Safety device, which became famous after Dale Earnhardt’s death at Daytona. The brace fits around the shoulders and attaches to a driver’s helmet, limiting neck movement during a crash to help minimize whiplash.» —“A racing dictionary” St. Petersburg Times (Florida) Apr. 1, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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