Outfitting your racing car is key to performing well in competition, and having the best race harness is an essential part of a driver’s safety check. In fact, drivers must be sure that a harness will qualify within a sanctioning body’s safety code. Many organizations are requiring the use of a six-point race harness in competition, like the ones available from Schroth, the company supplying seat belts for many top-flight Formula 1 teams.

Among the many innovations by Schroth, their patented safety buckle jumps out at the consumer, as it is the lightest buckle available today. Companies like Boeing and Airbus have contracted Schroth as their supplier for aircraft safety belts. GMP Racing Products is Schroth’s Australian distributor.

Known throughout the racing world as the leader in race harnesses, the Schroth 6-Point belt achieves its featherweight through the use of carbon fibre. Equipped with a 3″ lap belt and 3″ of shoulder belt with a dual sub strap, the T-bar weighs only 2.17 kg. Forget about your belt unlocking in the middle of a big race, as the Prof III from Schroth keeps its grip with its patented locking system.

The HANS devices that have become a racer’s best friend are ideal for use with the Slip Stop Race Harness by Schroth. Innovative rubber grips prevent sliding, a major distraction and safety hazard in the car. The 2″ belt that comes standard gives added comfort.

Drivers still not employing the HANS devices can use the Formula Race Harness, also equipped with 2″ belts, providing comfort and added flexibility in smaller spaces.

Schroth’s Enduro Harness may be the finest model on the market. For drivers who depend on safety and ease-of-operation for quick changes, the Enduro belt with new Zip adjuster technology is the best in its class. Featuring the 6-point Schroth design, the Enduro belt has large hand-loops in yellow and 2″ lap straps for extra comfort.

For drivers who want to follow the example of the Ferrari team, go for a Sabelt harness. Sabelt harnesses are made in Italy and come available in 6-Points, as well as 4 and 5-Point models for club cars or weekend drivers.

Willans harnesses, which are made in England, have been worn by drivers since 1967 and were winners in more than 250 races in Grand Prix Formula 1 competition. These harnesses have withstood the test of time.

To satisfy your needs for an inexpensive FIA-approved belt (at an admittedly lower level of quality than Schroth belts), Monza harnesses are available from GMP.

GMP also carries a large amount of belt accessories, like eye bolts for end harness clips, made of steel and compatible with the majority of clips.

If you are using an open-ended safety belt, save time getting out of your car with Snap-in ends from Schroth racing, made of steel and capable of clipping straight into harness eye bolts.

Schroth Race Harnesses have not only surpassed the competition in safety belts, they have been one of the key innovators in safety technology for years, making them the choice of any conscientious driver who loves to race. Companies like Airbus and Boeing do not compromise when it comes to safety; neither should you.

Byron Jonas recognises a race harness is an crucial piece of equipment for race day safety. As such, as with all his car racing gear, he only buys GMP Racing Products