The Best Race Harnesses for Competition on the Market Today

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.

Schroth has really taken the lead in the design of race harnesses by producing the lightest buckle available today. Their safety belts are used by both Boeing and Airbus for their airplanes. GMP Racing Products serves as the main distributor for Schroth harnesses in Australia.

Schroth 6-Point belts employ carbon fibre to achieve the remarkably light weight in belts that are without parallel in safety harnesses. A 3″ shoulder strap (using dual sub straps) plus a lap belt of 3″ in length adds up to a T-bar weight of just 2.17 kg. Schroth’s Prof III race harness ensures that the belt will not come undone during competition by employing their locking system that puts rival belts to shame.

For HANS users concerned with sliding during the race, check out a Slip Stop Race Harness by Schroth which features rubber grips to keep equipment in place. Its standard 6-point harness has the comfort of a 2″ belt.

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.

The Schroth Enduro Harness is without equal among race harnesses, simply the best belt available today. Quick entry and easy exits are done without a second thought with the Enduro belt. The unique Zip adjusters make this 6-Point harness extremely easy to use, along with bright hand-loops that can be accessed without trouble during the race.

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.

Founded in 1967, Willans not only features a long run in race harness manufacturing but also an excellent record in Grand Prix championships by drivers using these English-made belts.

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.

For end harnesses outfitted with a clip, pick up eye bolts that will thread into almost any hole with their universal size, available in short and long configurations of hard steel quality.

For open-ended belts you will save a lot of time by using Schroth Snap-in ends, capable of fitting harness 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 knows a race harness is an crucial piece of equipment for car racing safety. As such, as with all his car racing gear, he only trusts GMP Racing Products