Villain281H

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I unfortunately got mine about 1 to 1-1/2 weeks after most others did! Was pleasantly surprised to find a picture of the Formula on page 21! So a few things are now in print for the questioning rumors:

-A roll bar (5-point minimum, swing out door bar allowed) are required in all cars (including t-tops) between 11.00 (7.00 1/8 mile) and 11.49 (7.35 1/8 mile), in convertibles running between 11.00 (7.00 1/8 mile) and 13.49 (8.25 1/8 mile).

-Roll cage rules are unchanged from last year. Basically, a 10.99 and quicker or above 135 mph, 6.99 1/8 mile car requires a roll cage. However, an exception is made for a stock floor, firewall and body car (exc convertible) with no back-half, although wheeltubs or mini-tubbing is premitted. They can run to 10.00 (6.40 1/8 mile) with a roll bar.

Derek

02 Silver Z

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Thanks a ton for posting this info!! I`m going to order a Wolfe 5-point, CroMO, bolt-in Monday, (take advantage of the 20% off ) so just to clear it up, (and before I spend $700) my hard top with unaltered floor pan and fire wall, will be good to 10.00 with this roll bar? And I`m going to assume it will conform to IHRA rules as well.

Thanks again.
Eric

Villain281H

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Yep, you'll be good to 10.00 flat in NHRA trim. However, I'm not sure about IHRA, because they had some changes as well. Check out www.ihra.com or maybe someone can post up about IHRA's new rules??

Derek

jswhite

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IHRA page 97- "A rollcage is mandatory on all convertibles running 10.99 or quicker 1/4 or 6.99 or quicker 1/8 mile. T-top vehicles follow convertible guidelines."

jswhite

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Also convertibles running 11.0 to 13.49 1/4 and 8.25 or quicker 1/8 require a rollbar. So if t-top cars follow convertible rules there I'm way over the limit next year.

Cursed1

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I Am Pissed I Ordered Mine Over 2 Weeks Ago And Still Nothing.

Fireball

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I've contacted Mike Baker (the IHRA tech director) and he said this is no longer the case (2 weeks ago)...not sure if/when they are going to change the wording...

*edit* I just sent him a follow-up email asking when they are going to change the wording in the 2005 rule revision...

GeorgeC

Derek, I'm sending you a PM... I need you to use your new rulebook.

Fireball

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derek...check your pms

Villain281H

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you both have returned pm's

Derek

GeorgeC

Now you're just being a post count *****!

Villain281H

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me? I think not...

kevredz

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Do T-tops follow convertible rules in NHRA and IHRA in 2005?

12secSS

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Not in NHRA they don't, provided you keep your tops on, otherwise yes. But who races without their tops?

BTW, I saw the pic Derek ... very nice and even ahead of that Nova.

Villain281H

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Thanks George, I was ahead at that point...

NA$TY-TA

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So from what Fireball was saying we are still ok with a roll bar in T-Top cars 11.49-10.0 at IHRA Tracks?????
Kyle

Villain281H

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Kyle,

I'd assume so, but I'd wait for an officla follow-up or someone to pull an '05 IHRA book for the final word...

Derek

NA$TY-TA

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Derek,

I hope they change it...... im only wanting to do a rollbar once...... 5 point chromoly, with a swing-out. I can be adding more wieght is this heavy pig.... ill break 4K if i go with a mild steel cage and keep the stereo crap in her.
We should keep each other updated... well those of us with T-Tops... i love my T-Tops ,but never thought id wish i didnt have them....
Thanks
Kyle

Fireball

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I've been in contact with IHRA...they are supposed to make an official ruling on this in the next 2 weeks.

it appears that they are going to follow NHRA rules regarding t-tops...

NA$TY-TA

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That would be awsome.............. No full cage for me.... i hope.....