2009 nhra rule book roll cages

Nhra technical services yesterday announced certain rule changes that will be included in the 2009 nhra rulebook. Roll cages roll cages required on convertibles running 6. The rules are never clear enough and each tech is different in what heshe wan. Chief among these additional safety requirements is a nhra certified roll cage. We have worked to minimize cost impact to the teams from 2009 changes, given the current economic situation, said don taylor, nhra senior directornational technical operations. Thats right, if you drive a 2008 and later factory equipped hardtop. Your best bet is to participate in events that dont require a cage, such as lapping days or autocross. The roll cage must be constructed of minimum 1 58 o. Nhra amends roll bar cage rules for 08later street vehicles dragzine. May 25, 2017 roll bar and roll cage requirements not only apply to nhra ihra sanctioned events, but also apply at every independent event taken place at any nhra ihra sanctioned tracks. That rule went into effect may 1 of this year at all local tracks and i believe also in vegas, and is strictly enforced.

Nhra nostalgia rules nhra hot rod heritage racing series. Since we sit in front of the axle, the dragster configuration in the rule book does not apply, although is is very close to the altered cage. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. All roll bars must be within 6 inches of the rear or side of the drivers head, extend in height at least 3 inches above the drivers helmet with driver in normal driving position. Reserved for 2009 or later nhraaccepted 2door or 4door. It does not have any tabs on the upper bar and i did not know if you can wrap the shoulder straps around it. Roll cage with altered floor pans, or 5 mph window net required ignition cutoff on all bikes snowmobiles that exceed 5 mph 9. Window net required can be ribbon or mesh, no altering allowed unless done by manufacturer.

Theres no boltin roll cages like the miata folks have. It is the responsibility of the participant, not nhra or any track, to ensure. While this type of roll bar will provide some added rollover protection, it offers less side impact protection than a 6 or 8point roll bar or roll cage. All cage structures must be designed in an attempt to protect the driver from any angle, 360degrees. See the nhra rule book for more detailed information. I hear that there is a new rollcage padding rule that goes into effect in the near f. Per the nhra rule book the 4 tubing can be used with a thinner wall than ms dom, allowing for a strong yet light weight roll cage. May 12, 2007 ask a div tech guy for nhra, if you can have the main hoop or a pillar bars on a full frame car or truck go to a plate on a floor, and they will tell you no you can not, look it up in the rule book, that is the rules, i had mine to a plate, mine was not legal, it is to the frame now, all points of my cage, if you race at a outlaw track that doesnt go by the rules maybee, 4 points is legal. It was this factoring by nhra that would lead directly to the development of the vehicle known as the taxi. See the 2009 rulebook for the final and complete wording of the rules. Nhra spec drag racing roll cage axiom race fabrication. The nhra has a rule stating that if a car is 100% box stock that the car has been designed by the manufacturer to handle the speeds it goes and is exempt from rules requiring additional safety equipment.

Cages frames of nonferrous or exotic metals, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, etc. Drag racing tech what do i need for safety requirements for nhra rollbar, rollcage, harness, etc rules are 2009 current. But i can not find reference to the amendment anywhere in the rule book. While every year the nhra makes amendments to many of its rules the retraction of the roll cage or roll bar rule for 2008 and newer street vehicles running 9. May be constructed of sae 4 chrome moly steel or 1 58 inch x. On any car where the stock flooring has been removed or frame is inside of the drivers seat, the roll cage must incorporate a rocker or sill bar to tie the front and rear of the roll cage together. I found this to be the case when building a roll bar for the sandhills open road challenge. The 1974 nhra drag rules pro stock eliminator gapp online. All welding must be done by approved halyard process. I would hate to put a cage in a nice bolt on gt500. If you plan to race frequently, get an nhra ihra rule book and read up on everything so youll be well versed before hitting the track. The nhra has very specific rules about the placement of the main hoop and cross bars which need to be certified by a nhra rep, if you plan on going fast.

Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. I need to upgrade the roll bar in my car to a 10pt roll cage. What do i need for safety requirements for nhra rollbar. Confusion regarding cagebarnhraihra rules yellow bullet.

If you plan on racing it at the track it would probably be a good idea to get a copy of the nhra rule book and read the section on roll bars and cages. I am installing a rlr roll cage in my sedan and i dont know the proper way to mount the shoulder straps to the bar. I hear that there is a new roll cage padding rule that goes into effect in the near future. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Roll bar kit for 64 falcon ford muscle cars tech forum. Section 20, page 1 general regulations general regulations index. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Yet i see in 2012 they supposedly amended this rule. These vehicles may run provided all of the criteria listed within this section are verified prior to participation. Nhra chassis certification miller welding discussion forums. Additional frame strengthening members must be of same dimensions and welding as roll cage. May 23, 2010 if you want an nhra chassis and cage you need to get an nhra rule book and read it real close.

Nhra would allow this to be removable if you wanted. Member tracks have the authority to impose muffler rules and noise regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. Jul 30, 2019 be careful nhra rules dont always meet road racing requirements. Jms website even comments on the fact that it may not be legal as is in some sanctioning bodies on their website. Nhra says in their 2014 rule book that at street legal events, just legitimate streetlegal machines are permitted to participate. Meaning 6x6 plate on both sides bolted through with four grade 8 bolts. The 2021 nhra rulebook and 2021 summit jr, drag racing league rulebook are now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arenas. The roll bar below does not meet any nhra standard. I have a 2009 nhra rule book, it states for bracket cars,roll bar. The nhras annual round of rule amendments to be included in the 20 rulebook include a wide range of changes across every category in.

Summit racing series rollbar and rollcage requirements. You can look in the nhra general rules for the driveshaft loop thing. All cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection. We always recommend 4 chromoly for drag racing applications for weight savings. Summit racing series roll bar and roll cage requirements. Sorry for the noob question but when is a roll cage required at the drag strip. Jun 09, 2017 according to the nhra, all vehicles that run a quartermile in under 10 seconds are required to include a roll cage before they can be raced on the strip. Sep 21, 2018 the nhra updated its safety requirements to allow 2008 and newer vehicles to run as quick as 10.

May, 2009 four banger, you should see a diagram and specs for a 10. It may have changed since this article was penned in 2009 chris. Does under 12s then require roll cage ford mustang forum. I have a 2009 nhra rule book, it states for bracket cars,roll bar mandatory 11. Apr 08, 2015 any convertible running between 11 and 4. Oct 12, 2005 particularly about roll bars and cages in sedans. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony.

After reading up on the nhra website i found this information the nhra requires a roll bar in every convertible that is. Dec 10, 2009 below lie the complete set of rules for pro stock eliminator in the year 1974. When driver is in driving position in an open bodied car, roll cage must be at least 3 in front of helmet. The door bar crosses my body between my elbow and shoulder, right around midpoint, which is where the rule book requires it. It doesnt get in the way plus it gives me something to anchor my arm to when launching. And i think theres a lot of street legal blown strokers out there. To run on the low 9s high 8s that chassis will have to be nhra certified. Dec 12, 2012 recognizing the safetyinspired design and construction of todays late model vehicles, the nhra has actually rescinded its previous guidelines for street vehicles running 9. I have looked in the nhra rule book but it is not real clear. Bcssma british columbia secondary school motorsport association. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles. I could have sworn that if the roll cage mounting points fell outside the frame rail you could treat the attachement as if it were in a unibody type car.

Tech questions and answers nhra northeast division tech. In my opinion, that is what the techs will want to see. The cage needs to pass an nhra chassis certification inspection. They have a manufacture date on the belts of july 2009. The proper and nhra legal way to install a fuel cell. While there are exceptions, nhra et rules state that a car can run 11. I know some tracks have stricter rules when it comes to driver safety equipment, but im pretty sure sacramento raceway park sticks closely to the nhra rule book because of the sportsman et series. Reserved for 2009 or later nhraaccepted 2door or 4 door. Im getting conflicting information, at what et is a roll bar required. A full roll cage is required in any vehicle running 9. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. Bcssma british columbia secondary school motorsport. Class a, one nhra accepted 4barrel, maximum 850cfm, standard oem configuration. I wound up going to ron pircey in federal way wa he installed an 8 point cage that came out very nice, even the welding which i am picky as hell about was of excellent quality.

If mounted outside, the cage needs to be framed by 1 14 bars or cage. Theyre not very clear and i dont have an nhra book to check it out myself. Class b, c, and d, one nhra accepted 4barrel, maximum 750cfm, standard oem configuration. I have a 2009 nhra rule book, it states for bracket cars, roll bar. I found the ihra rules online which state roll cage. This is an engine diaper or belly pan per the 2009 rule book. Portion above shoulder hoop may be width of roll cage bars, unless. The nhra notes that the driver must still wear the appropriate clothing and helmet for the performance of the vehicle. The big bend open road race has even stricter requirements it is a faster race. Racing series roll bar and roll cage requirements, all drivers must meet the summit racing series helmet and protectiveclothing requirements. Bpg event cageroll bar nhra rules strictly enforced. According to the nhra, all vehicles that run a quartermile in under 10 seconds are required to include a roll cage before they can be raced on the strip. The rules are pretty clear on tube dimensions and locations and the cage is chromoly so it will need to be tigd.