If good safety equipment is important to you and it is but you need to be mindful of your budget, the Simpson Hybrid Sport is a great head restraint device at a good price.

The Hybrid Sport with its lightweight design and DuPont carbon/polymer construction provides maximum comfort and maneuverability with superior strength. Hybrids come race ready. The trusted low-profile design disappears into the seat when worn and allows for easy in and out of the racecar, eliminating the danger of becoming caught in other gear. The protection stays with the racer during multiple impact, flips and rolls.

The current Hybrid Sport holds a 20 percent weight savings over previous models while keeping a sleek and modern design. Defined shoulder wings help keep the harness in place, while the standard sliding tethers and multi-tether system offer a full range of movement without sacrificing protection. Retail prices start $452.95 depending on size, before NASA special member pricing at the NASA Racing Gear Store Operated by OG Racing.

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