LSONE

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i was thinking someone should make a write up for those of us who are beginners. like manditory equip, procedure, and what equip we'll need once we reach certain times/speeds. i've heard a bunch of different things as far as best track procedure, and what is/isnt needed. i went to the NHRA site and that didnt really help, so i figured i would toss this idea out there. i'm thinking of driving down to the track eventually, and i know i dont have the safty gear i'll need.

brandonppr

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I put this one together a couple weeks ago for NHRA rules it shows 1/8th mile times and 1/4th mile times.

http://www.one8thmile.com/tracks/ten...New_NHRA_Rules

Richiec77

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For 11.49 faster and an automatic, do you have to hve the SFI bellhousing?

brandonppr

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it depends if your track checks for those or not.
for 11.49 or faster my track only checks for roll bar, fire jacket, long pants, helment. I think thats it but some tracks are more strict.

Villain281H

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Richie,
according to NHRA rules, no, but once you hit 10.99 or quicker with an auto, it must have a trans blanket.

Derek

brandonppr

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Derek,

I believe the NHRA rule on the bell housing was changed this year to 11.49 or quicker

LSONE

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so if i plan on running mid 11's, but dont want to put a roll bar in my car, i gotta keep it above 11.49? the only other things i'll need is a DS loop and a helmet?

brandonppr

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As long as your car is not a convertible
also if you don't have slicks I don't think you have to have the ds loop till 11.49 also. so no slicks just a helment but a drive shaft loop is good cheap insurance anyway. also if your looking for a ds loop check my sig for a guide and prices.

Villain281H

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checked 2005 NHRA book. no tranny shield for an auto until 10.99

brandonppr

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I have not got a 2005 NHRA rule book yet. I will call NHRA tech monday to find out if the book is right or the site is right. I am guessing that the book would overule the site though. I read it off the NHRA website heres what it says here is the link: http://www.nhra.com/2004/news/November/110102.html

Also they may have decided to not use thiat rule on the shield ,they may have gotten a lot of complaints. But just guessing.

Villain281H

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On any car running 11.49 or quicker, a flywheel and clutch meeting SFI Spec 1.1 or 1.2 and a flywheel shield meeting SFI Spec 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, or 9.1 will be mandatory

that's correct, but that's for a manual trans car (hence flywheel and clutch wording). An auto doesn't have to conform to the manual rules.

Derek

brandonppr

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Ok thanks for clearing that up for me.

Richiec77

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Holy Sh*t. Those links you have have a ton of info. I'd say that you definitly shopped around. Thanks.

brandonppr

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yeah they took awhile to put together but I think it may save some money for alot of people once I get all the parts up.