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Old 02-06-2019, 01:56 PM
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Default Racing Safety Pioneer passed away February 5, 2019
We were saddened to hear today that Dr. Robert Hubbard, inventory of the HANS head and neck restraint passed away yesterday. He invented the first head and neck restraint for motor racing in the 1980s and was a constant advocate for improving driver safety. He will be missed by everyone who has turned a lap on a racetrack.

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Old 02-07-2019, 12:36 AM
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Thanks for posting this Mark. RIP.

I will never forget watching Jim Downing starting to use early HANS devices in IMSA.

Thoughts and prayers for the Hubbard and Downing families, and heartfelt appreciation for Dr. Hubbard's contributions.
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Countless drivers have no doubt been saved by his invention. RIP.
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Dr. Hubbard was a pioneer in racing safety and contributed immensely to the hobby we all enjoy. RIP.
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RIP Dr. Hubbard, and thank you for your innovation.
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RIP. He really helped improve safety in a big way.
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So many people have great ideas to improve our lives, but very few have the means and determination to bring the idea to fruition.

THANK YOU to Robert (and Jim).
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