Battery must be securely mounted as described in the nhra rulebook. Discussion in hagr started by ron golden, jan 30, 2008. Please check your class rules for any class specific amendments. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Anyone know the nhra sandrail or dune buggy style chassis rules by chance. Gary scelzi has a chassis destroying engine and tire explosion in friday night qualifying. To request a new car classification, adjustment or clarification on a rule, click on the link below to submit a letter.
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Weve talked before about the different brackets and classes in nhra racing, but here were going to break down the rules and regulations of each of the classes in terms of safety, focusing on the ones that dont require huge financial backing and professional status since one of my colleagues has already done a fine job of listing most. For rules clarification, email email protected or visit. Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only running between 6. While the emblematic altered is a shortwheelbase roadster with exposed engine and front frame rails, very similar to the earliest rail dragsters, altereds can be bodied cars also. It is similar to the top doorslammer class as defined by the andra. At nhra mello yello drag racing series events, fans may see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators. Nhra techsafety rules for a 9 second car vs a 10 second car. Ascs updating safety rules ahead of 2019 season speed sport. The cage needs to pass an nhra chassis certification inspection. This has been a specific problem with a specific chassis builder with a specific team who is now writing the freakin rule book. Nhra chassis certification requirements, it will not be operated in any manner.
Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Nhra rule ammendments made from the end of the 2019 season to the beginning of the 2020 season 2 table of contents nhra rule ammendments made from the end of the 2019 season to the beginning of the 2020 season note. Nhra rules of the 60s nostalgia gassers racing association. All section and page numbers refer to those found in the latest version of the 2019 nhra rulebook amendments. Nhra has developed this nostalgia rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and competition guidelines, to accommodate those categories in an accepted alternate sanctioning organization and not clearly defined by the nhra rulebook. Body choice must be from a 2009 or later nhraaccepted 2door or 4door coupe or sedan domestic or foreign production vehicle. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook.
Cars and rules is your home to view the current gcr, fastrack, recommended rule changes, race memos and member advisories. What exactly will they be looking at or looking for. I think you can get the current rule book on which would be most helpful. Junior stock drag racing nhra production race class. This class is for dragster and open altered type vehicles only, as long as they meet all safety requirements. Ok after reading thoroughly thru the 2016 nhra rule book, section 20 general regulations, on roll cages, it states that all of the drivers body be confined inside of cage, well installing a cage in a s10 using outriggers, the factory frame rail is under the body not outside, so a lower rocker bar would seem to be required, so i called. All cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection. Nhra chassis certification nhra competition license. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by porknbeaner, apr 20. Either that or take a look at the 10 dragster chassis rules and see what we would have to do to meet those requirements.
The only chassis to fall to pieces are from the same guys who are now writing the rules for the builders whove had no problems. To download pdf versions of minor past revisions, please visit our tech advisories page under the tech and safety tab. From mild to wild, and a variety in between, our classes are suitable from the sportsman style racer to the highend racer. Has anybody been through one of these inspections in the past. My track follows the nhra rules but do not enforce all the rules like they should. It has been many years since i drag raced but it could be things like cage, parachute, safety equipment worn, etc.
Pro modified, also known as pro mod, is a class or division in the sport of drag racing used in the nhra and fia quartermile and the professional drag racers association pdra eighthmile. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. These are general guidelines for world wide technology raceway in madison, illinois. Excessive chopping andor machining of component chassis and suspension parts is prohibited. Learn about the classes and their rules at the outlaw street car association, which offers classes in a competitive environment.
The sfi foundation has served the automotive aftermarket and the motorsports industry since 1978. Nhra techsafety rules for a 9 second car vs a 10 second. Ihra or nhra official rule books and our recommendations may exceed some. I have a ms round tube chassis car that is nhra cert to 8. I could easily write an article five times this size when it comes to explaining how roll cages work in a variety of ets and car configurations.
March 1417 amalie motor oil nhra gatornationals, gainesville, fla. Taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. The proposed rules changes were first announced by the sprint car council and the world of outlaws craftsman sprint car series in late august the changes affect the following components. To download pdf versions of minor past revisions, please visit our tech advisories page. Im planning a tube chassis and would like to build it to spec. Rollcages can vary from a 10 point similar to the 12 point above but without the forward struts to some funny car type tube chassis cages with dozens of attachment points. All other stock rules as found in the latest version of the nhra rulebook and nhra rulebook amendments apply. While this is sufficient for the rules, we did take things one step farther. The chassisworks roll cage kit comes complete with precut 6inch x 6inch plates for your floor mounting. The rules are pretty clear on tube dimensions and locations and the cage is chromoly so it will need to be tigd.
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. The best chassis shop for drag racing books and drag racing software to help with your race car setup and suspension tunning. According to nhra rules, when mounting a rollbar or cage to a unibody car like our camaro, we need to attach the rollcage tubing to 6inch by 6inch by. I am going to explain the key rules and requirements on building a 10 point, or 8. Our service to the industry is a system of developing and administering various standards, certifications and testing criteria for use in motorsports.
April 2628 ngk spark plugs nhra fourwide nationals, charlotte, n. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. As i read my 1995 rule book new membership for christmasa b. 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.
Is there a place on line where you can read the nhra rule book instead of having to buy one. This new amendment is shown below in blue underlined text and has been added to the 2019 nhra rulebook amendments located under the rules section of. Chassis inspection and certification is a service offered by. The rules and regulations set forth in this supplement apply specifically to such. Altered is a former national hot rod association nhra drag racing class and a drag racing chassis configuration the altered is sometimes called the poor mans dragster. What you need to know about installing a rollcage that. Nhra chassis sticker and license required for cars running 9. Please refer to the nhra rulebook for complete rules listings.
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