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Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets april 8, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101, drag racing, howto and tech tips, nhra 1 a mustang gt. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. Nhra chassis certification nhra competition license. To download pdf versions of minor past revisions, please visit our tech advisories page under the tech and safety tab. To complete preentry for any 2020 lucas oil drag racing series event in top alcohol please complete the online form. Car counts continue to grow as more events are held. I need to upgrade the roll bar in my car to a 10pt roll cage. Class eligibility is based on requirements that include type of vehicle, engine size, vehicle weight, allowable modifications, and aerodynamics. Excerpt in whole or part from ihranhra rule book posted 11615 rules %18thmileet 3 gasser racing series information relevant to all grs members ourfocus safety.

Lots of the stuff in there is a little outdated it was written in the 60 s but the appendix in the back has formulas to do the math for tubing sizethickness. 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. Keep in mind, especially if you have an older vehicle. The intent is for all cars in competition to closely resemble the outward appearance of the gas coupessedans class cars of the 60s. The nhra instituting new rule changes is nothing new, but renowned chassis and car builder brad hadman, a noted chassis builder for 38 years, believes the sanctioning body doesnt have a reciprocal relationship with drivers when it comes to the issue of safety.

Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. Has anybody been through one of these inspections in the past. All 2019 nhra safety requirements supersede this book these rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish standards for such events. Ihra chassis certification mandatory on super stock.

At nhra mello yello drag racing series events, fans may see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. The kits featured a tube chassis, a kellison fiberglass troadster or troadster. Ihra or nhra official rule books and our recommendations may exceed some. Cars must meet or exceed all ihra or nhra and host track safety regulations. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. I feel like it always gets passed off on the racer to make it safer to do this and to do that, hadman said.

All stalls marked this way have been rented and paid for the entire season. Brad hadman discusses parachute safety competition. Jerry bickel race cars gives racers the technology to win. Coming out of the box, here is the chassis engineering prebent main hoop and top halo bar. I have been helping an old friend with a gasser chassis build. If you were to look at an original sdta rule book, youd see it was the template for the nhras rule book. Nhra stock class duster page 3 for a bodies only mopar. The sole purpose of this cscs rule book is to place vehicles in the appropriate competition class and act as a guide for the conduct of the sport. The cage needs to pass an nhra chassis certification inspection. Jeremy is trumble race shop a chassis builder and engine builder or just a chassis shop. At the time a driver enters a divisional event for the first time of the season, it is required that said driver declare which nhra division is to be his or her home division. These engine regulations are covered in nhra general regulations 1.

Nhra drag racing rule book rules and regulations if you are building a drag car of any kind this serious will guide you throw the rules of nhra drag racing and how to set up your drag racing car. Drag racing books drag racing software jerry bickel. Do you use chrome molly for roll bar in the duster and challenger. Mike started by cutting out two small holes in the floorpan so that we can run the main hoop down to the frame rails as per nhra and sfi spec. Elapsed time and quicker require a nhra competition license and the chassis must have a current nhra chassis certification. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing. From mild to wild, and a variety in between, our classes are suitable from the sportsman style racer to the highend racer. I have several old ahra rules books dating back to the early 70s and if you compare the rules to the nhra or ihra, you. I dont have a current nhra rule book so can someone tell me besides the x bar for the doors and funnycar halosorry dont know the correct lingo is there anything else it will need for the 7. The chassisworks roll cage kit comes complete with precut 6inch x 6inch plates for your floor mounting. March 1417 amalie motor oil nhra gatornationals, gainesville, fla.

This rule book is by no means meant to supplement or replace the sfinhra safety rule book. Nhra allows competition exhaust systems, but they have to vent out the back, away from both the driver and fuel tank. Please find below a notice we will be posting on and each division site regarding chassis inspections and our chassis and technical inspector testing process. 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 someone. The best chassis shop for drag racing books and drag racing software to help with your race car setup and suspension tunning.

Pacific raceways and the nhra northwest office have announced that the lucas oil series divisional event originally scheduled for august 1416 has been rescheduled for june 1214. Nhra chassis certification miller welding discussion forums. Race car chassis tube diameter and wall thickness miller. Parking stalls are marked with white squares and blue numbers. Im seeing a sign here for our drag race im wanting to hold on the runway. This class is for dragster and open altered type vehicles only, as long as they meet all safety requirements. I just have questions from time to time about certain classes. I am going to explain the key rules and requirements on building a 10 point, or 8. Learn about the classes and their rules at the outlaw street car association, which offers classes in a competitive environment. The following rules were drafted with the idea that the nostalgia gassers racing association will conform to the intent of all true nostalgia gassers associations.

Is there a place on line where you can read the nhra rule book instead of having to buy one. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass. We recommend you purchase a 2020 nhra rule book which contains a complete set of rules. While volunteering at eagle field during the flyin i found this 1966 ahra rule book. Nhras lewis bloom breaks down the greatest moments from each national event on the nhra mello yello drag racing series. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip.

Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Dons guide to passing tech inspection maritime drag racing. 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. Excessive chopping andor machining of component chassis and suspension parts is prohibited. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. There was a division 5 junior comp series in 2008 and both divisions 6 and 7 have added a junior comp series for 2009. Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid state drivers license or nhra competition. The winner is awarded a wally, nhra gold card and prize money. Lol, probably generate more questions, i know it does for me. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and more are all covered in this. A drivers best five finishes of the first eight nhra top dragster races attended will count toward a division championship. All other stock rules as found in the latest version of the nhra rulebook and nhra rulebook amendments apply. The rollcage, cockpit portion of the chassis is certified to the same specifications as a super comp dragster.

All cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection. Im in the process of building it so i think now would be a good time to covert it to 7. The guys are right whatever league class your racing in will have published minimums in their rule book but it never hurts to do the math. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech.