Jarrett/Favre Driving Adventure Testing HANS
System
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 21 The Jarrett/Favre Driving
Adventure, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: JVTT), an entertainment-based driving
school company that offers driving and riding programs at 16 famous NASCAR
race tracks nationwide, today announced that it will test and make available
to drivers and riders the Head and Neck Support (HANS) safety harness.
"The fact that more than 4,000 drivers and riders at Jarrett/Favre have
experienced the ultimate life-in-the-fast-lane experience without an injury
shows that our commitment to safety is unquestioned," said Glenn Jarrett,
chief operating officer. "However, we believe Dale Earnhardt's tragic death
proves that safety can never be an afterthought."
Jarrett/Favre ordered HANS Model-IV safety harnesses from Hubbard/Downing,
the safety harness inventor and manufacturer. Also, Jarrett said the company
is reviewing lap times and speeds, as well as buckling procedures, at tracks
where it runs, including Talladega and Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Those who want to drive with Jarrett/Favre must be at least eighteen years
old, hold a valid driver's license and wear regulation Simpson helmets and
protective Simpson driving suits, according to the company. After a detailed
safety briefing, participants ride with an instructor to learn the track's
proper driving line.
Then, three experienced professionals -- a driver instructor, a flagger
and a pit road instructor -- carefully observe how the participant handles the
stock car during the initial lap and bases top speed on individual driving
ability.
Jarrett/Favre riders typically average 175 MPH and drivers average more
than 165 MPH at Talladega and Atlanta Motor Speedway, according to Jarrett.
Race enthusiasts have a choice of 10-, 20-, 24-, 30- and 50-lap driving
adventures, ranging from $325 to $1,525, depending on the track. Non-drivers
seeking a thrill can even take a three-lap spin as a passenger with a
professional driver for $100. The company reported that calls from reserving
rides and drives have increased since Sunday's tragedy at Daytona.
The company's web site: http://www.drivingadventure.com provides complete
details, including a schedule of its 16-track operation.
Note to Editors: Jarrett-Favre operates driving adventures at 16 tracks,
including Atlanta, Birmingham, Bristol, Charlotte, Chicago, Concord,
Darlington, Hickory, Lakeland, Michigan, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Hampshire,
North Carolina, Salem, and Talladega. Soon to include Kansas City and
Richmond.