NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Simpson Performance Products has acquired HANS Performance Products. This expands Simpson racing safety products to include the prestigious HANS Device Head & Neck Restraint System.
 
"We are glad to have the HANS Device under the Simpson umbrella of racing safety products," said Chuck Davies, CEO of Simpson. "This acquisition positions Simpson as the clear market leader in innovative racing safety products. Our total restraint system capabilities now include a comprehensive range of car restraints for all types of racing, including seatbelts, in-car nets, parachutes and the top models of head and neck restraints in the world today. We are excited about the new team we are forming and the growth possibilities for the future."
 
Jim Downing, co-founder of HANS Performance Products, added, "We are thrilled that HANS has joined the Simpson family. Together, we look forward to bringing new and innovative products to the market."
 
HANS Performance Products, formed in 1991 by five-time IMSA driving champion Downing and Dr. Robert Hubbard, will be operated in Atlanta as a separate division of Simpson Performance Products. Downing and Dr. Hubbard, inventor of the HANS Device, will continue to provide engineering experience and support to Simpson and its HANS division. Simpson Performance Products has been a leading manufacturer of safety equipment for the motorsports industry since 1959.