Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Nhra techsafety rules for a 9 second car vs a 10 second. Posts about mello yello drag racing series written by dgf2099. Additional safety equipment or safetyenhancing equipment. Please do not rely on this list to be a complete mandate. Certified full roll cage for one, not just a bar sfi damper, sfi flexplate, sfi scattershields on trans, with a brake double layer fire jacket suit. Eventually, nhra, working with sema, developed a specification for these suits, the first known as spec 31 in 1970, that required a suit to withstand 1,750 degrees of heat for a minimum of 10. This new amendment is shown below in blue underlined text and has been added to the 2019 nhra rulebook amendments. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e.
When they tell you, if you drive a fuel funny car, you need a 3. May 25, 2017 if you plan to race frequently, get an nhraihra rule book and read up on everything so youll be well versed before hitting the track. Apr 08, 2015 a mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. The nhra technical department has released a 2019 rulebook amendment update concerning sfi specification 15. Supporting the aesthetics, uniforms, and memorabilia of auto racing since 20. Simpson has the answer for racers that are in classes with sfi15. Failure to adhere to this, the first rule of targa, puts each of these event. No expiration date per 2008 nhra rule book, but some have said 2 years on expirationrecert. Is there a place on line where you can read the nhra rule book instead of having to buy one.
I just have questions from time to time about certain classes. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. I was told i would need fire jacket since i ran 18 faster than 7. Nhra competition license and nhra top sportsman number with appropriate license code 3b or 4b and nhra membership required. Not to mention you need a competition liscense to run faster than 10. Nhra publishes an annual rule book that covers every classification from top fuel to et bracket racing and is used by pacific raceways tech crew. Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. Drag racing league offers kids ages 517 the opportunity to experience the thrill of racing halfscale dragsters in a controlled racing environment at many of nhras member tracks across the united states and canada. Nhra competition drivers license required, done by car designation dragster, door car, etc. Its 427 dayand in 1963, chevrolet created two engines to rain down turbofire on the competitionfootage and photos. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you.
As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Feb 20, 2009 i questioned nhra and sfi about my suit 06 but was told only the 2008 are effected, now my boots i bought just last year and questioned impact when i boughtreceived them how thin they were, i got the standard answer new lighter weight materials yada yada yada, then sfi checked boots and they were too thin which is why i was told by sfi that the suit issue came to light as they started. Does this rule varies from track to track or all the track follows nhra rules. Nhra ihra safety requirements mustang parts and tech. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. Simpson creates sfiapproved gear for the serious racer. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by. Via nhra nostalgia supplement 2007 which is the most current afuel eliminator fire extinguisher system fire extinguisher system meeting sfi spec 17. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. Rule updates ihra rulebook revisions and clarifications. Required if supercharged with alcohol, minimum 20pound nhraaccepted system. A mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track.
Find nhra fire suit rules related suppliers, manufacturers, products and specifications on globalspec a trusted source of nhra fire suit rules information. They predated the advent of the nomex suit which seemed to surface about 1969 or so. Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid. The nhra summit bracket finals will be held at lucas oil raceway from september 1416, 2019. Drivers competing at nhra mello yello drag racing series events including the nhra summit racing series national championships will be required to be 16 years of age or older. Also check out the nhraihra websites for a list of tracks near you and your local division director and tech director if you have further questions the rule book cant answer. Its 427 dayand in 1963, chevrolet created two engines to rain down turbo fire on the competitionfootage and photos.
The classing rules are designed to be laid back, the events are formatted to be easy to understand and the tone is intended to be light. I believe that in a early nhra rule book they had a section on soaking or washing cotton to make it fire retardant. Impact team drag racing suits impacts team drag is an affordable sfi15 also available in sfi20 rated twopiece fire suit offering many of the same qualities found on our custom drag suits. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Nhra rule book question about staging ford muscle cars. Requirements for top dragster are the same as those for e. Since developing the worlds first drag parachute and racing firesuit 50 years ago, simpson race products has evolved into manufacturing a complete line of racing safety gear that includes helmets, nomex fire suits, restraints, gloves and shoes. Nhra has developed this nostalgia rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and competition guidelines, to accommodate those. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. Certified full roll cage for one, not just a bar sfi damper, sfi flexplate, sfi scattershields on trans, with a brake double layer fire jacketsuit. A physical, 2 nhra licensed drivers to witnesssign your forms and minimum 6 runs are required. Ask greg anderson about being a professional idiot and taking too much time to stage. This is an nhra division 3 rule, not world wide technology raceway. Because everybody is looking at the book and if they dont, hell begins.
The tree has just gone green and both drivers are launching. Sep 07, 2009 out of the 2009 rule book, anything faster than. The team drag jacket features floating 360 arm gussets allowing for maximum flexibility, boxquilting for improved thermal protection, and the. To continue working on the website, click stay signed in below. Projects safety rules regarding nostalgia race cars the h. Please refer to the nhra and ihra rule books for the most current and up to date information. Click here to view ihra junior dragster license identification decal program. If you plan to enter your vehicle in any competition sanctioned by the nhra, your strip burner is going to have to pass a series of prerace inspections for the required safety equipment. Nhra mello yello drag racing series you are about to be. I thought i was going to answer this, and now im confused as well.
The nhra nostalgia supplement provides guidelines and minimum standards for the construction and operation of vehicles used in nhra championship drag racing and at membertrack events. If you plan to race frequently, get an nhraihra rule book and read up on everything so youll be well versed before hitting the track. Anybody have a stripped down version of what i need. Simpson makes some of the race industrys most trusted helmets. Nhra releases 2019 rulebook amendment updates concerning sfi specification 15. Then ask how far he got arguing with graham light about it. Refer to the current nhra rulebook or rules revisions for vehicledriver requirements, specifications, and general regulations. All open bodied entries must use a closed face helmet. I searched the web best i could for a couple of days for nhra rules, but they have so many amendments i feel like im reading through mortgage closing documents. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech.
It includes profinet, ethernetip, ethercat, powerlink, and modbus tcp, i. All cars that run down the drag strip are required to undergo a technical inspection by the tracks tech crew. Projects safety rules regarding nostalgia race cars. Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only running between 6. Nhra tech department makes updates to the engine blue print specifications 3232020 nhra tech department makes updates to the stock car classification guide 3162020 horsepower adjustments following the nhra division 2 lodrs event in gainesville, fl 392020. Per the nhra rule book, on unibody cars with stock floor and firewall wheel tubs permitted, the roll cage may be bolted or welded to the floorrocker box. Mar 25, 2011 per the nhra rule book, on unibody cars with stock floor and firewall wheel tubs permitted, the roll cage may be bolted or welded to the floorrocker box. It will help guide you in your next equipment purchase or help you successfully pass your next tech inspection. Required if supercharged with alcohol, minimum 20pound nhra accepted system. Used in sanctioning bodies like nhra and nascar, the sfi foundations racing suit specification 3. This specification is based on the garments ability to provide thermal protective performance tpp against radiant heat and direct flame. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Hymarkkentucky gauge encoders suited for industry 4. The fire suit manufacturers have to prove that their equipment satisfies a certain spec.
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