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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 05:14 PM
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is the rule on sub 10 second quarter mile times the necessity of a role cage?
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 06:39 PM
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is the rule on sub 10 second quarter mile times the necessity of a role cage?
You will need minimum 8pt cage, 5pt harness, helmet, and fire jacket.
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"10-point", cage, Halo

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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ragtopz28
You will need minimum 8pt cage, 5pt harness, helmet, and fire jacket.
There is a lot more than that. You will need to a competition license ,trans shield, several sfi approved parts, full fire suit, and I am sure there is more.
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 07:18 AM
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Here you go.
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There is a lot more than that. You will need to a competition license ,trans shield, several sfi approved parts, full fire suit, and I am sure there is more.
You are correct. What I meant by "minimal" is what the guy in the staging lanes will look for at local tracks. To compete in NHRA events with a full tech inspection, the list above is a good/expensive one
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If the track is sanctioned by NHRA then they will abide by the NHRA rule book.
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 11:58 PM
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i believe 9.999 and slower on street legal & grudgefest nights all of that is not required, or maybe i'm reading it wrong ...
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