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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

Derek

 

Derek,

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

 

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?

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

Ok thanks for clearing that up for me.

 

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

 

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.