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attn: NHRA 2007 Rule book changes NHRA announces certain rule changes for 2007
11/14/2006
Prior to releasing the 2007 NHRA Rulebook, NHRA is announcing a summary of notable changes for the upcoming season. NHRA members are scheduled to receive a complimentary copy of the 2007 NHRA Rulebook with one of 2006’s final issues of National DRAGSTER. The actual Rulebook will govern over the summary provided in this article.
Oil-retention Device 9.99 and Faster
Beginning Jan. 1, 2007, all Comp competitors will be required to have an oil-retention device meeting either SFI Spec 7.1 or 7.2. For Jan. 1, 2008, the same rule will apply for Super Gas, Super Comp, and any E.T. vehicle running 9.99 or quicker or 135 mph or faster. NHRA is developing an implementation strategy for an oil-retention device meeting the SFI specification for the reminder of the NHRA Lucas categories.
Helmet Expiration Dates
Effective Jan. 1, 2007, where a Snell- or SFI-rated helmet is required in competition, the Snell 95 and SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1, and 41.2 helmets will no longer be allowed. Look in the General Regulations section of the 2007 NHRA Rulebook under Helmet and Goggles for expiration dates for all Snell and SFI-tagged helmets.
Stock/Super Stock Protective Clothing 11.49 and faster
Beginning in 2007 for all competitors in Stock classes A/S through M/S, A/SA through M/SA, and in any vehicle running 11.49 or quicker, a jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1 is mandatory. In Super Stock, the SFI Spec 3.2A/1 jacket is mandatory in SS/J through SS/P, SS/JA through SS/PA, and in any vehicle through Super Stock running 10.00 to 11.49 seconds. A jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/5 is mandatory in Super Stock classes SS/A through SS/I, SS/AH through SS/IA, and in any vehicle running 9.99 or quicker throughout Super Stock
Super Street/Super Gas/Super Comp
· Electronic fuel injection may control only fuel and ignition systems. System may not monitor vehicle speed, wheel speed, etc. All functions must be preset and not adjustable during the run.
· Connection of driveshaft sensor, directly or indirectly, to tachometer prohibited. Driveshaft sensor permitted with data recorder.
Stock
· Exhaust system for turbo applications, aftermarket header permitted. Turbo must be located in engine compartment.
LOL STS = owned
· Crossmember may be altered for oil-pan removal.
· Weight of piston (without pin, locks, or rings) must be equal to or exceed minimum piston weight as listed in NHRA piston list.
· Roll bar mandatory on any car running 11.49 or quicker; permitted in slower cars. Roll cage mandatory in any car running 9.99 or quicker; permitted in all vehicles.
· Driver restraint system meeting SFI Spec 16.1 mandatory on any car running 11.49 or quicker.
Super Stock
· SFI Spec 4.1 transmission shield for automatics mandatory on any car running quicker than 10.99 seconds.
· Roll bar mandatory on any car running 11.49 or quicker; permitted in slower cars. Roll cage mandatory in any car running 9.99 or quicker; permitted in all vehicles
11/14/2006
Prior to releasing the 2007 NHRA Rulebook, NHRA is announcing a summary of notable changes for the upcoming season. NHRA members are scheduled to receive a complimentary copy of the 2007 NHRA Rulebook with one of 2006’s final issues of National DRAGSTER. The actual Rulebook will govern over the summary provided in this article.
Oil-retention Device 9.99 and Faster
Beginning Jan. 1, 2007, all Comp competitors will be required to have an oil-retention device meeting either SFI Spec 7.1 or 7.2. For Jan. 1, 2008, the same rule will apply for Super Gas, Super Comp, and any E.T. vehicle running 9.99 or quicker or 135 mph or faster. NHRA is developing an implementation strategy for an oil-retention device meeting the SFI specification for the reminder of the NHRA Lucas categories.
Helmet Expiration Dates
Effective Jan. 1, 2007, where a Snell- or SFI-rated helmet is required in competition, the Snell 95 and SFI 31.1, 31.2, 41.1, and 41.2 helmets will no longer be allowed. Look in the General Regulations section of the 2007 NHRA Rulebook under Helmet and Goggles for expiration dates for all Snell and SFI-tagged helmets.
Stock/Super Stock Protective Clothing 11.49 and faster
Beginning in 2007 for all competitors in Stock classes A/S through M/S, A/SA through M/SA, and in any vehicle running 11.49 or quicker, a jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1 is mandatory. In Super Stock, the SFI Spec 3.2A/1 jacket is mandatory in SS/J through SS/P, SS/JA through SS/PA, and in any vehicle through Super Stock running 10.00 to 11.49 seconds. A jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/5 is mandatory in Super Stock classes SS/A through SS/I, SS/AH through SS/IA, and in any vehicle running 9.99 or quicker throughout Super Stock
Super Street/Super Gas/Super Comp
· Electronic fuel injection may control only fuel and ignition systems. System may not monitor vehicle speed, wheel speed, etc. All functions must be preset and not adjustable during the run.
· Connection of driveshaft sensor, directly or indirectly, to tachometer prohibited. Driveshaft sensor permitted with data recorder.
Stock
· Exhaust system for turbo applications, aftermarket header permitted. Turbo must be located in engine compartment.
LOL STS = owned · Crossmember may be altered for oil-pan removal.
· Weight of piston (without pin, locks, or rings) must be equal to or exceed minimum piston weight as listed in NHRA piston list.
· Roll bar mandatory on any car running 11.49 or quicker; permitted in slower cars. Roll cage mandatory in any car running 9.99 or quicker; permitted in all vehicles.
· Driver restraint system meeting SFI Spec 16.1 mandatory on any car running 11.49 or quicker.
Super Stock
· SFI Spec 4.1 transmission shield for automatics mandatory on any car running quicker than 10.99 seconds.
· Roll bar mandatory on any car running 11.49 or quicker; permitted in slower cars. Roll cage mandatory in any car running 9.99 or quicker; permitted in all vehicles
