GM statement regarding mandatory head and neck restraints

GENERAL MOTORS STATEMENT:



  On behalf of General Motors, I would like to applaud NASCAR for its
decision
   to mandate head and neck restraints in its three national touring series.
   Having tested head and neck restraints such as the HANS and the Hutchens
   devices, GM remains committed to the belief that these devices represent
the
   best immediate solution for reducing the risk of head and neck injuries
in
   high speed racing accidents.  We believe the greatest opportunity to help
   protect drivers in the near future is to continuously improve the
driver?s
   compartment. GM will continue to test and evaluate the use of more rigid
   seating with head and shoulder support, six-point harnesses and full-face
   helmets. We remain committed to working with NASCAR and other
organizations
   on further improving racing safety.

Herb Fishel, Executive Director of GM Racing