This is considered a courtesy rule, and starter has option of restaging contestants to assure proper start. 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. If at any time a participant does not accept these risks, the participant agrees not to participate in drag racing. If relocating battery, please see nhra rule book general reg 8. Apr 08, 2015 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. No expiration date per 2008 nhra rule book, but some have said 2 years on expirationrecert. Reserved for 1955 or newer modelyear factory production automobiles and some sports cars.
These rule books are available in the pit stop krpis of cial concession stand and online at nhra. The cut off switch must be connected to the positive side of the electrical system and stop all electrical function. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. The proper and nhra legal way to install a fuel cell. We recommend that you purchase a current nhra rule book which contains complete rules. Basic nhra safety rules classic muscle cars, custom. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. 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. Virginia motorsports park drag strip racer info track rules. Nhra and national trail raceway produce guidelines based on experience and circulates.
Prime responsibility for the safe condition and operation of a vehicle in competition rests with the vehicle owner, driver, and crewmembers. 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. Roll barcage structures must meet minimum nhra summit racing series standards as found in the 2015 rule book. Both drivers must have their prestage lights activated before either can advance into the staging beams. Classified per nhra performance rating as listed in the official nhra stock car classification guide. 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.
The tree has just gone green and both drivers are launching. A driveshaft loop is required on all cars running slick tires, except vehicles running. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. The participant agrees they bear the ultimate responsibility when it comes to safety and how the participant and the vehicle comply with the 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, operable externaly and clearly marked. 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. The nhra summit bracket finals will be held at lucas oil raceway from september 1416, 2019. It is recommended that all participants have an updated copy of the rulebook and follow these guidelines established by nhra. It recommended that the cars be eti certified prior to the start of the season. Anyone found in violation, will themselves, as well as the racer they accompany. For more information see nhra 2020 rule book bikes may run with cars in spro, pro, sportsman. In other words that is the total you can have for the entire system. Nhra has developed this hot rod heritage racing series rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and. 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. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech.
Official 2019 racer handbook national trail raceway. Kearney raceway park classes class designation tree time breaks. The track operators main concern is to provide a place to conduct events. Oct 17, 2011 excerpts from the 2011 nhra rule book. Reserved for participants ages through the year of their 16th birthday, only along with an adult codriver. The track operators main concern is that of providing a place to conduct events. After pomona boomer, its funny car body repair 101 with paul lee racing. Faster, allout race cars must meet more stringent requirements as outlined throughout this nhra rulebook. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. 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. How to pass tech inspection hot rod magazine hot rod. Roll bar required in any vehicle running between 10.
You must have a valid drivers license to operate any motorized vehicle. Lucas oil drag racing series tech card member track tech card. All standard disqualification rulings and guidelines of event operations, as covered in the 2008 nhra rule book, will be utilized while conducting all vmp drag racing events. The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. 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. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. Pantsjacket combo suits must use 360 degree metal zipper for attaching purposes. 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. 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. Vehicle and driver must meet all applicable safety rules for et. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. Riders in the bed of pickup trucks must be sitting. 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. The race directors decision is final in all circumstances.
Additional rules involving possible disqualification may be imposed at the absolute discretion of the track officials. Please refer to the nhra rule book for all tech questions. See the nhra rule book for more detailed information. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. Nhra provides the et and general regulations sections of the current rule book at under the rules section link. For instance, if the particular vehicle engine combination you are looking at has a factor of 8. Please click on the read more link for additional details about this item. Battery relocation junk in the trunk super chevy magazine. All 8 to 17 year old crew members must sign a minor release form and waiver of liability form.
This sticker is not valid at any nhra mello yello national events. Batteries may not be relocated into the driver or passenger compartments. Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. A mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. A physical, 2 nhra licensed drivers to witnesssign your forms and minimum 6 runs are required.
Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid. Read on as we show you tricks and tips to pass tech inspection when drag racing down at the track. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. Profane and offensive language on shirts and the like will not be permitted to be worn at our events in consideration of.
The nhra sport compact tech committee announces the following rule changes in the 2007 nhra sport compact rulebook. 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. Nhra has developed this hot rod heritage racing series rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and competition guidelines, to. All vehicles shall be equipped with with a main battery disconnect switch. Street will be run verbatim from the nhra rule book. Refer to the current nhra rulebook or rules revisions for vehicle driver. The official site of the national hot rod association offers the latest news, results, photos, and audiovisual highlights from the nhra drag racing tour. 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. Battery disconnect, positive or negative page 2 the h.
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. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing series rulebook. Mar 15, 2020 roll bar required in any vehicle running between 10. 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. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 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. 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. Nhra competition drivers license required, done by car designation dragster, door car, etc. Requirements for top dragster are the same as those for e. 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.
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