New nhra rule, no more roll bar! - Page 2

Eyefixstuff · 09-22-2018, 06:52 PM

The literature is confusing my simple minded brain. Summit racing series? What is that? Is this new amendment for NHRA tracks in general? I was told my tech inspection last night that if I was faster than 11.49 I needed a cage. Granted I ran a 10.6 and they didn’t say anything.

Joshinator99 · 09-07-2019, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Eyefixstuff

The literature is confusing my simple minded brain. Summit racing series? What is that? Is this new amendment for NHRA tracks in general? I was told my tech inspection last night that if I was faster than 11.49 I needed a cage. Granted I ran a 10.6 and they didn’t say anything.

Can we bring this topic up again? I ran into the same thing as Eyefixstuff. The tech guy said the same thing to me, but I also got into the 10’s and no one said anything. But I’d like to be 100% sure. Can I just show them the paperwork from the link in the OP’s first post? Would that cover us guys running 10’s?

wnta1ss · 09-08-2019, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

Can we bring this topic up again? I ran into the same thing as Eyefixstuff. The tech guy said the same thing to me, but I also got into the 10’s and no one said anything. But I’d like to be 100% sure. Can I just show them the paperwork from the link in the OP’s first post? Would that cover us guys running 10’s?

NHRA tracks, you should be good to 10.000 if you use DOT radials instead of race slicks, and you wear an SFI 3.2A/1 racing jacket along with your Snell helmet. I've even had one of the tech guys at an NHRA track (Epping) tell me after that rule change was made that we (new cars) were now good to 10.000. Some of the tech guys might be locked onto the old way of thinking, but the rules are indeed changed.

Edited to add: I saw from your other post that you were at the Valley. That's an NHRA track so this rule does apply there.

parish8 · 09-08-2019, 06:05 AM

I have been to 4 tracks this year. They all let me run into the low 10’s(6.50’s 1/8) without issue.

driven2exceSS · 09-08-2019, 06:11 AM

Any verbiage or subsection referencing the convertible changing from the believed current 13.49??

Joshinator99 · 09-08-2019, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wnta1ss

NHRA tracks, you should be good to 10.000 if you use DOT radials instead of race slicks, and you wear an SFI 3.2A/1 racing jacket along with your Snell helmet. I've even had one of the tech guys at an NHRA track (Epping) tell me after that rule change was made that we (new cars) were now good to 10.000. Some of the tech guys might be locked onto the old way of thinking, but the rules are indeed changed.

Edited to add: I saw from your other post that you were at the Valley. That's an NHRA track so this rule does apply there.

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Originally Posted by parish8

I have been to 4 tracks this year. They all let me run into the low 10’s(6.50’s 1/8) without issue.

Thanks fellas. Do you have anything I can reference or print off to show an inspector that may not be up to date? Or just that original link?

parish8 · 09-08-2019, 12:45 PM

I have nothing but one of the tracks was Topeka and that is a pretty legit track. The safety guy took one look at my car and said rule is 10.0 but they give about .1 cushion so 9.90 and slower would probably fly.

wnta1ss · 09-09-2019, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

Thanks fellas. Do you have anything I can reference or print off to show an inspector that may not be up to date? Or just that original link?

Maybe you could buy a current NHRA rulebook, and then if the tech guy tries to kick you out, you can prove that the official rules say that you're ok. Are you wearing an SFI-rated jacket and a Snell-rated helmet? Your Nitto drag radials should be DOT-labeled, which would meet the rules.

Joshinator99 · 09-09-2019, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wnta1ss

Maybe you could buy a current NHRA rulebook, and then if the tech guy tries to kick you out, you can prove that the official rules say that you're ok. Are you wearing an SFI-rated jacket and a Snell-rated helmet? Your Nitto drag radials should be DOT-labeled, which would meet the rules.

Rule book purchase is probably a good bet. I’m already good with my jacket, helmet, driveshaft safety loop, and DOT drag radials.

Edit: I just bought the rule book. Didn’t realize they were only $10!
https://www.nhra.com/news/2019/nhra-...book-now-stock

Joshinator99 · 09-09-2019, 03:16 PM

Ok, after reading through the rule book, this looks like the section that covers us:

09-22-2018, 06:52 PM	#15
Eyefixstuff Drives: 16’ 2SS A8 HBM Procharged Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 410	The literature is confusing my simple minded brain. Summit racing series? What is that? Is this new amendment for NHRA tracks in general? I was told my tech inspection last night that if I was faster than 11.49 I needed a cage. Granted I ran a 10.6 and they didn’t say anything. __________________ 16' 2SS A8 Hyperblue \| P1SC-1, Race IC \| JMS fuel pump voltage booster \| Jannetty custom tune \| Elite E2-X catch can \| M017 Wheels

09-08-2019, 06:05 AM	#18
parish8 Drives: 17 SS a8 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: omaha Posts: 1,678	I have been to 4 tracks this year. They all let me run into the low 10’s(6.50’s 1/8) without issue. __________________ dropped a valve in the 6.2. now running a drop in rods and piston 5.3 best et 5.83@121 with the 5.3 http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=465472

09-08-2019, 06:11 AM	#19
driven2exceSS Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MA Posts: 1,029	Any verbiage or subsection referencing the convertible changing from the believed current 13.49?? __________________ NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)

09-08-2019, 12:45 PM	#21
parish8 Drives: 17 SS a8 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: omaha Posts: 1,678	I have nothing but one of the tracks was Topeka and that is a pretty legit track. The safety guy took one look at my car and said rule is 10.0 but they give about .1 cushion so 9.90 and slower would probably fly. Attached Images __________________ dropped a valve in the 6.2. now running a drop in rods and piston 5.3 best et 5.83@121 with the 5.3 http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=465472

09-09-2019, 03:16 PM	#24
Joshinator99 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Petersham MA Posts: 4,751	Ok, after reading through the rule book, this looks like the section that covers us: Attached Images __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors, LPE BB HPFP, 15” conversion *1059 WHP/944 WTQ, 9.48@150*

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