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just an idea... 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
http://www.one8thmile.com/tracks/ten...New_NHRA_Rules
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.
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.
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From: Gainesville, Florida # of drag strips runs: ?!?!?
Originally Posted by Richiec77
For 11.49 faster and an automatic, do you have to hve the SFI bellhousing?
according to NHRA rules, no, but once you hit 10.99 or quicker with an auto, it must have a trans blanket.
Derek
Originally Posted by Villain281H
Richie,
according to NHRA rules, no, but once you hit 10.99 or quicker with an auto, it must have a trans blanket.
Derek
according to NHRA rules, no, but once you hit 10.99 or quicker with an auto, it must have a trans blanket.
Derek
I believe the NHRA rule on the bell housing was changed this year to 11.49 or quicker
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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?
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Originally Posted by LSONE
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?
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.
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Originally Posted by Villain281H
checked 2005 NHRA book. no tranny shield for an auto until 10.99
Originally Posted by NHRA.com
Beginning Jan. 1, 2005, a roll bar and an SFI 16.1 driver-restraint system will be mandatory on any vehicle running 11.49 or quicker and for convertibles running 13.49 or quicker. An SFI 3.2A/1 jacket will be mandatory for all drivers in vehicles running between 10.00 to 11.49 seconds. 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. A driveshaft loop will be required on all cars running 13.99 or quicker and utilizing slicks, except vehicles equipped with street tires running 11.49 or slower.
Also they may have decided to not use thiat rule on the shield ,they may have gotten a lot of complaints. But just guessing.
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From: Gainesville, Florida # of drag strips runs: ?!?!?
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.
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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
Originally Posted by brandonppr
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.
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.
Originally Posted by Richiec77
Holy Sh*t. Those links you have have a ton of info. I'd say that you definitly shopped around. Thanks.