The following is entirely what I believe to be correct or have been told by persons who are likely to be correct. Others could be mistaken! YMMV, don't trust me, etc!
Alex Korovkine wrote on 01/24/8 at 14:47:49:.... FIA approved HANS devices will be recognized at Canadian Rally?
How CARS tech board can explain inconsistence between HANS, Helmet and Suit requirements.
The tech board did not make the decision regarding HANS, whereas it did make decisions regarding suit requirements. (I do not know how the FIA only roll cage padding falls into this)
Ultimately, the FIA dictates the parameters for the insurance provided to/by CARS.
Alex Korovkine wrote on 01/24/8 at 14:47:49:And if CARS so stick to FIA regulations should we expect further change of requirements for crew safety equipments (only FIA approved nomex underwear and shoes allowed in a car on a stage e.t.c.) and for car equipment itself (FIA approved automatic fire extinguishing systems, only FIA certified roll cages e.t.c.).
FIA Homologated cages are not required, and older homologated versions (which have not yet been logbooked) my not necessarily be legal. Cage requirements have changed a bit, previous regulations where based around the FIA requirements at the time (as I understand it) anyways.
I have not heard anything about unannounced 2009 rules... Yet!
Over the next, say, 4 years, I'd be surprised if FIA homo seats and belts did not become a requirement... But lets save the hearsay to later in the year!
Jamie
Not a fan of this FIA malarky