We had a kid get knocked out in our 12 Hour Race Accident . Wondered if this is a good neck brace for grandson ?? Thoughts ? I bought him one awhile ago.
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Yup. Can confirm this evs r4 is a good neck brace. Another option if theres no alpinestars neck brace.
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Being a good neck brace and preventing a KO are separate topics, no? Addressing the helmet would be #1 for preventing a KO
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Yeah I would be more concerned about that aspect of it. How is the neck brace helping reduce someone being knocked out?
Without going on a rant. I’m very much against these style of neck braces. Motocross started the trend with these things and there is a reason many are ditching them.
Zamp NC-40 SFI Neck Collar - Youth I like the Zamp one, that is more designed for karting rather then moto
Neck braces don’t do much other than protect collarbone. These aren’t hans devices. They don’t limit range of motion.
That’s the problem. They do more damage to collarbones than protect them.
I know it’s tough for little guys and gals, but I think this is just a band-aid for weak necks.
I feel offended 
I think the neckbrace is good for long sessions when your neck gets really tired though. I had a track day with 5 driving hours in KZ a few months ago and at the final stints my neck was dead.
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How are you still alive? 
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The next day my neck and arms were painfully sore. I was surprised I pulled it through too, the adrenaline helps haha
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Hi @ruppdartkart, as the comments mentioned, addressing the KO is a concern. But having been in karting for a long time (before noses, bumpers, rear fenders, and the driving education/regulations we have now), this won’t go away—it’s just the nature of open-wheel racing. Yes, some try to drive karts like stock cars, which is a problem… and from my perspective, it’s not going away anytime soon. The only thing we can do is protect ourselves from it.
As you may know, having a well-fitting, quality helmet is a top priority. Also important is the use of a frontal impact chest/rib protection vest, which mainly protects from impact with the steering wheel and shields the ribs from G-forces and accidents—including flips.
The only neck protection we promote on our e-commerce site (DRIVEN | Racing Shop) is from Valhalla Racing—the ARMADILLO | 360 Plus Device—because it’s the most complete option out there and resembles the FHRs (Frontal Head Restraints) used in all regulated open and closed pit categories.
The obvious difference is that, since karts don’t have seatbelts, HANS devices can’t be used—it’s impossible to control the slingshot motion when the helmet is tied to the HANS and the HANS to the seatbelt.
This neck brace, however, helps control hyperflexion in an accident using straps that go under the armpits and front/rear restraint “flaps,” keeping the device in place. It also helps ensure that if the driver flips, it supports the neck on landing. Plus, it’s made in the USA and approved by both WKA and IKF.
Now, in children’s or Junior categories, it’s difficult—if not impossible—to have strong necks at that age. Even with a strong neck, if a mini kart weighing over 140 lb lands on a kid at 40–70 mph—or over 180 lb in adult categories—if the neck isn’t protected, even if you’re The Rock, a flip with a bad landing will cause injury.
I agree, some neck braces do nothing—tell me about when we used socks filled with foam (or other socks) as neck braces in the '90s #BeenThereUsedThatAndImAlive… but that’s another story.
Hope it helps,
Max Martinis