What our customers are saying about the defNder

“I feel the design of the defNder is safer than other units on the market and it’s extremely comfortable to wear" - Jerry Coons, Jr., 2008 USAC Triple Crown Champion

"I had yet to come across a head/neck restraint system that I feel both comfortable and safe while in the cockpit. With my new defNder, I am getting the best of both worlds. It is the most comfortable and safe feeling head/neck restraint on the market, and that is why I choose defNder!" - Andy McMillin, 2006 Baja 1000 Winner

"I can't rave enough about how comfortable the defNder is!! After last weekend, I didn't have to deal with any soreness that I often get after our hard landings!” - Darren Migues, Bounty Hunter Monster Truck

"I wholeheartedly endorse and am exclusively offering the defNder team issue as the ONLY head and neck restraint device ButlerBuilt will provide." - Brian Butler, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems

“The defNder was far more comfortable than the Hans I was wearing.” - Gugu Zulu, South African Rally Champion

"Driving with the device is excellent. I never find myself needing more freedom of motion with my head. The chest/shoulder pads feel invisible once strapped in, and I definitely feel much safer having this device." - Ryan G, Chump Car and 24 Hours of Lemons Driver

"Hit a dip just past the finish line as I hit the chute. I felt the back of the car come up and then it started to roll……..not sure if it was 3 or 4 times…had the breath knocked out of me but was able to walk myself the the ambulance. By far the most violent crash I’ve ever experienced. Later inspection of the car showed damage to the top and bottom from riding on the guard rail. I am 100% convinced that the reason I did not sustain any major injuries is because of my DefNder…thank you!” - Pam Wamser

“Thanks to everyone at defNder……I survived a big flip at Road America” - Devin Cates, TDI Cup Racer

"The DefNder is easy to use/wear and it’s comfortable. Really glad I have it. Thanks for the hard work put in to making it." - DJ Ross, WI Legends Racing Dirt Series

"I just wanted to say thank you. My 14 year old son was driving a mini-sprint this past weekend when he slapped the wall coming out of turn 2. The left front dug in and launched him, going end over end 3 times about 10 feet in the air. Normally, a hit like that results in at least some bruises on the shoulders and a whiplash, but the DefNDer that he was wearing caught his helmet and kept him from a side-snap, as well as protected his shoulders from the belts digging in. Thanks for making a great product!" - Richard Curry, parent

"I race a 600cc micro sprint and I got your neck restraint half way through the season. Thanks for making a great product!” - Josh Dalrymple

“Amazingly enough, my first race with the defnder and it paid off. I was leading my heat race at the Kutztown Fairgrounds (PA) last night. The 2nd place guy hit me in the left rear coming off turn two with only two laps to go and launched me into the outside fence. I climbed the fence and went up and almost flipped, landing hard on my front bumper. On impact I felt my head stop...I was totally fine and not even a headache today…..thank you for such a great product.“ - Bill Darcy, 270 Micro Sprint

“Been using my DefNder for over a year - Love it!” - 24 hours of Lemons Racer

“The Defender is really easy to put on because it can slip over your head……I feel that it offers more side impact protection and it also has sliding tethers so you can look left and right.” - Sprint Car user

“The DefNder features that actually lured us away from HANS are the adjustability for different seat configurations and for a growing racer, the "soft" support of webbing over the collarbones, the head tether system, and, to a smaller extent, the price." - Parent of a Micro Sprint racer

“I am positively happy with the Defnder” - Micro Sprint Racer

"My neck used to be really sore the day after every rock race. I stepped up to a DEFNDER head and neck restraint this year - I love the unit and it's priced right." - Rick Deremo, Legendary Rock Crawler

"The defNder takes care of any of the issues I had with HANS. Every time I tried a HANS it was excruciatingly painful on my collar bones. The DefNder conforms to your shoulders and collar bones. You can also easily put it on while seated in your car and then put your helmet on. It is adjustable for different seat back angles. No need to buy a different model." - Corvette Road Racer from Florida

“The DefNder was a flawless piece of equipment. We had one hit to the frontstretch wall one night that was very much a side type impact, and that is where the device was so much better than that other one that doesn't have side tethers.”- Steven Barrett

“While I do want to be safe I also want to drive fast and it is very difficult to do that for an extended time if something is not comfortable in the car. My first stint at the 13 hour “Charge of the Headlight Brigade” held at VIR was an extended 2.5 hour run. It was the first time I had ever worn your device and man was I glad I had it on! We all know the device performs great in a crash but just as importantly it helps keep me out of the crash. With the DefNder on I am able to stay focused on my driving and not what’s around my neck creating pressure points and or distractions. When I can do that it is safer not just for me but for everyone around me! I love the device and will continue to wear it proudly!” - Robert Stout - 2009 NASA PTA National Champion & Driver of the Year

“Hello guys, I wanted to send a quick thank you note for your “DefNder” head and neck restraint device! As a team owner safety is first and foremost on my mind and we have spent thousands of dollars to make our car and driver as safe as possible. As a father the only way I can sleep at night knowing my son is racing at speeds well over 130 MPH is to know I’ve done everything in my power to make him as safe as possible. Your device has helped us accomplish this goal!” - Ken Stout

”My favorite features are probably how comfortable it is to wear and the ease of getting in/out of the car with it. I was in the middle of the track after a spin completely stopped when another car hit me going 50-60 mph. Although I had quite a bit of repairs to do to my car, I was completely fine after the wreck – thank you!” - Ethan Ross, WI Legends Racing Dirt Series

“Thanks for making a great product for a good price” - Josh Dalrymple, 600cc Micro Sprint

“I did throw the car sideways… to see how the vision was and it was surprisingly well. The unit works very good.” - Chris Forsberg, Formula Drift Champion

“I survived a flip with the DefNder at Road America” (see our video page)…..it is very comfortable” - Devin Cates, VW Jetta TDI Cup

“We used the defnder to the fullest extent at Devils Bowl…..the car ended up a lot worse then we did. We are very satisfied with the performance of the DefNder” - Christian Wright, Empire Lightning Sprints

“My broken collarbone no longer hurts with your device!” - Perry Richardson, VW Jetta TDI Cup

“I had a very hard 80 mph head on to an Armco barrier at NJ Motorsport Park – no pain or injuries. DefNder was great!” - Derek Jones, VW Jetta TDI Cup

“I hit the barrier at NJ Motorsports Park at appx. 75 mph……..the DefNder saved my neck……I love the comfort too!!"- Andrew Cordeiro, VW Jetta TDI Cup

“I really like the flares that hold the seat belts.” - James Mobley, VW Jetta TDI Cup

“I like the lack of pressure points on my shoulders” - AJ Nealy, VW TDI Cup

“My favorite feature of the DefNder is the range of motion” - Andy Lee, VW TDI Cup

"I have to tell you how comfortable the DefNder is. When racing I never have to think about it. I am able to move when I need to and it is easy to work with.” - Creigton K., TORC 1600 Buggy

“The defNder has been an enormous help for our Media rides at every rally event this year – including ESPN’s Summer X Games 15. The units have not only been easy to use, but comfortable for the folks wearing them.” - Rally America Organizer

"I borrowed a HANS twice to test, and an Issac device three times, but preferred the feel/fit of the defNder and after reviewing the published test data, felt safer in a side incident with the defNder than with either of the other two HNR's. As a father of two children, safety is very important to me." - Steve T., NASA TTE Miata

“I currently use the defNder head and neck restraint, and the last race at Road America.. IT SAVED MY LIFE.. thank you!” - Jerret G., Spec Miata

“My son really didn’t want to wear this device, but as a parent I insisted. After his first practice session wearing the defNder, he said he forgot he even had it on because it was so comfortable!” - Jim W., parent of a Quarter Midget Racer

"Thanks for a phenomenal product! Having the defNder gives me the confidence that I'm protected both when I'm driving on track, and when I'm riding in a student's car." - Dave L., Certified Instructor and Competitor – NASA Time Trials

"I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by the defNder. It was comfortable, my range of motion was good and I liked the additional support of the stabilizer bar. I think that in an endurance situation this will greatly reduce neck fatigue. In my opinion, you have a fine product." - Jim T. – Showroom stock (ex-IMSA) endurance racer

"While racing my sprint car at Volusia Speedway Park, another racer hit my front tire and I flipped 4 times. As you can see, the car was pretty much totaled. The only part of my body that DIDN'T hurt was my neck. Thanks to the Defnder, I avoided a life-threatening injury. As far as I'm concerned the Defnder paid for itself that night. Thanks for a great product." - Allen Kaluzniak

“I love the DefNder !!! It is very comfortable and works well inside the tight cockpit we have in these modifieds." - Jeremy Morris, IMCA Dirt Modified

"My first stint was in the right seat as a co driver. The DefeNder when properly adjusted was the best thing I could have chosen about that ride. I sat and relaxed and let the Defender hold me in place while everything else was mercilessly beat into submission. I was able to see all gauges, the GPS, the mirrors and check crossings and course merges with ease. Something that can be difficult in other HNR systems. But without the neck and back fatigue of the old neck roll and bounce your brains out method. I also was able to work controls for my driver as he was fighting steering issues and needed both hands to keep the car on the track. Next was my turn in the left seat. Again the Defender held me tight and let me drive. I did not have to fight the seatbelts to keep me in the seat. I just drove. I did not have the fatigue in my neck of fighting every bump, I just drove and….. the next morning I woke with no soreness in my neck and back that has become the norm for racing." - Wayne I., Rock Sports Driver

“I wheel-hopped another racer going about 90 mph at I-55 Raceway, the car went airborne and I hit the fence about 80 mph. The car was totaled and broke the motor out. I was wearing the defNder and have no neck pain at all. Thank you for a great product!!” - Matt Z., Dirt Late Model driver in MO

“I was passing for 2nd place at Barberton Speedway in Ohio and my throttle stuck….my car slammed into the turn one wall and destroyed the entire front clip. Thanks to my defNder I walked away….and have no neck/back pain today…..my appreciation to everyone at defNder.” - Denver C., Sportsman driver from OH

"Thanks for a wonderful product…..my defNder is much more comfortable than the Hans unit I was using” - Kevin B., Van Dieman Formula Ford

“I rolled my car big time – appx. 12-15 feet in the air and landed hard. I have no neck pain……my defNder works great!” - Scott M., IMCA Sport Modified

“I loved the way the DefNder works…..it’s really comfortable” - Chuck F., Class 10 – Best in the Desert

“I rolled my General Tire Monster Truck in Springfield, MO and landed hard on my roof …….the defNder worked great and the harness flares kept my belts on the unit the entire time. I also love the way I can turn my head in the cockpit…………thanks for a great product” - Steve K., Monster truck pilot in a suspension seat