Nhra rule book vehicle

Street will be run verbatim from the nhra rule book. No expiration date per 2008 nhra rule book, but some have said 2 years on expirationrecert. Dec 18, 2007 if thats not enough, and since you obviously still have not read it, here are the fuel cell rules taken straight from the rule book online. Reserved for 1955 or newer modelyear factory production automobiles and some sports cars. Vehicles participating in drag racing events will be presentable at all times. After pomona boomer, its funny car body repair 101 with paul lee racing. A mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. Pacific raceways reserve the right to impose additional requirements more stringent that those specified in the nhra rule book. It is recommended that all participants have an updated copy of the rulebook and follow these guidelines established by nhra.

Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Apr 08, 2015 a mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. When permitted by class regulations, fuel tanks located outside body andor frame must be enclosed in a steel tube frame constructed of minimum 1 14inch o. Mar 15, 2020 roll bar required in any vehicle running between 10. Roll bar required in any vehicle running between 10. Nhra rule book part 2 drive train this video is part two of a series explaining the rules of dragracing for professional drivers and hobbyist. Basic nhra safety rules classic muscle cars, custom. If at any time a participant does not accept these risks, the participant agrees not to participate in drag racing.

The race directors decision is final in all circumstances. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. We recommend that you purchase a current nhra rule book which contains complete rules. Nhra competition drivers license required, done by car designation dragster, door car, etc. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. Riders in the bed of pickup trucks must be sitting. Nhra provides the et and general regulations sections of the current rule book at under the rules section link. What to expect when you get to an nhra member track for an nhra drags street legal style presented by aaa event, youll pay your entry fee and get a tech card. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book.

This is an nhra division 3 rule, not world wide technology raceway. Please refer to the nhra rule book for all tech questions. Dec 26, 2001 for those that have a battery andor fuel cell in the rear on their car and have passed nhra tech or are confident their car will pass, what is the aceptable method to seperate the passenger compartment from the battery and fuel cell as i read my 1995 rule book new membership for christmasa b. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. Battery disconnect, positive or negative page 2 the h. Pantsjacket combo suits must use 360 degree metal zipper for attaching purposes. This sticker is not valid at any nhra mello yello national events. Select year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. See the nhra rule book for more detailed information. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing series rulebook.

Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. Batteries may not be relocated into the driver or passenger compartments. Virginia motorsports park drag strip racer info track rules. The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. The cut off switch must be connected to the positive side of the electrical system and stop all electrical function. Profane and offensive language on shirts and the like will not be permitted to be worn at our events in consideration of those families and others that attend our races. You must have a valid drivers license to operate any motorized vehicle. The track operators main concern is that of providing a place to conduct events.

Battery relocation junk in the trunk super chevy magazine. Read on as we show you tricks and tips to pass tech inspection when drag racing down at the track. 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. Oct 17, 2011 excerpts from the 2011 nhra rule book. The disconnect switch or a positive mechanical control cable or rod for the switch shall be located at the front or rear of the vehicle. For more information see nhra 2020 rule book bikes may run with cars in spro, pro, sportsman. Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. Lucas oil drag racing series tech card member track tech card.

Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. For instance, if the particular vehicle engine combination you are looking at has a factor of 8. These rule books are available in the pit stop krpis of cial concession stand and online at nhra. Classified per nhra performance rating as listed in the official nhra stock car classification guide.

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. Anyone found in violation, will themselves, as well as the racer they accompany. Prime responsibility for the safe condition and operation of a vehicle in competition rests with the vehicle owner, driver, and crewmembers. Roll barcage structures must meet minimum nhra summit racing series standards as found in the 2015 rule book. Nhra has developed this hot rod heritage racing series rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and competition guidelines, to.

Faster, allout race cars must meet more stringent requirements as outlined throughout this nhra rulebook. You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. This is considered a courtesy rule, and starter has option of restaging contestants to assure proper start. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. 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. If thats not enough, and since you obviously still have not read it, here are the fuel cell rules taken straight from the rule book online. The nhra sport compact tech committee announces the following rule changes in the 2007 nhra sport compact rulebook.

In other words that is the total you can have for the entire system. 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 has developed this hot rod heritage racing series rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and. Profane and offensive language on shirts and the like will not be permitted to be worn at our events in consideration of. A driveshaft loop is required on all cars running slick tires, except vehicles running. Requirements for top dragster are the same as those for e. Official 2019 racer handbook national trail raceway. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass.

Additional rules involving possible disqualification may be imposed at the absolute discretion of the track officials. Refer to the current nhra rulebook or rules revisions for vehicle driver. For those that have a battery andor fuel cell in the rear on their car and have passed nhra tech or are confident their car will pass, what is the aceptable method to seperate the passenger compartment from the battery and fuel cell as i read my 1995 rule book new membership for christmasa b. A onetime technical inspection by the tech committee and the track race director is required on all new cars before the vehicle can participate at a nostalgia gassers event. Vehicle and driver must meet all applicable safety rules for et. Reserved for participants ages through the year of their 16th birthday, only along with an adult codriver. Summit racing nhrarb book 2012 nhra rule book paperback. How to pass tech inspection hot rod magazine hot rod. All vehicles shall be equipped with with a main battery disconnect switch. Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. What to expect when you get to an nhra member track for an nhra drags street legal style presented by aaa event, youll pay your entry fee and get a. We recommend you purchase a 2020 nhra rule book which contains a complete. The nhra summit bracket finals will be held at lucas oil raceway from september 1416, 2019.

The proper and nhra legal way to install a fuel cell. 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. The track operators main concern is to provide a place to conduct events. Kearney raceway park classes class designation tree time breaks. Nhra and national trail raceway produce guidelines based on experience and circulates. The official site of the national hot rod association offers the latest news, results, photos, and audiovisual highlights from the nhra drag racing tour. Classes 67 and 89 and 1018 years of age all cars must have helmet bars srca is a nhra member track and will operate by nhra requirements and specifications. It is the participants responsibility to familiarize themselves with the no prep kings class requirements as well as all nhra safety requirements and general regulations. A physical, 2 nhra licensed drivers to witnesssign your forms and minimum 6 runs are required.