Nhra rule book roll bar

Sfi nhra set the standard to follow, giving the installer the latitude to fit it for each make of vehicle as long as it follows their guide line. Nhra rules gas coupessedans g 1965 nostalgia gassers. Ihra or nhra official rule books and our recommendations may exceed. What to expect when you get to an nhra member track for an nhra drags street legal style presented by aaa event, youll pay your entry fee and get a. Look it up in the nhra rule book, they call a 5 or 6 point a roll bar as. I dont have a copy here handy, but basiclly it talks about having to use a minimum 38 bolt and goes over the positioning of the pivot point.

Rollcage roll cage mandatory if vehicle has altered floor. The street section is for dualpurpose cars capable of starting under their own power. Roll bar roll bar mandatory in all cars running 11. Ive searched and read most every post and looked at every image of roll bar installations on the board. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles. The rule book cover is missing so i dont know if it is a 2005 version im looking at says. This is an engine diaper or belly pan per the 2009 rule book. Safety requirements for nhra rollbar, rollcage, harness. Roll bar must be padded anywhere the drivers helmet may contact it while in the driving position. A physical, 2 nhra licensed drivers to witnesssign your forms and minimum 6 runs are required. Aug 05, 2003 i thought that you had to have a roll bar 4 point at 11. Elapsed time and quicker require a nhra competition license and the chassis must have a.

Dec 12, 2012 nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08 later street vehicles by andrew wolf december 12, 2012 the nhras annual round of rule amendments to be included in the 20 rulebook include a wide range of changes across every category in the sport, but one in particular is of rather great significance to street legal drag racers and the enthusiast. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles dragzine. Every year the nhra makes amendments to many of its rules and regulations in hopes of further streamlining their events. Roll bars, rules and the envelop turbo buick forum buick. A quickrelease, 3inch shoulder harness meeting sfi spec 16. The nhra rule book states that the drivers head must be 3 inches below the height of the hoop when sitting in the seat. May 25, 2017 roll bar and roll cage requirements not only apply to nhraihra sanctioned events, but also apply at every independent event taken place at any nhraihra sanctioned tracks. Jun 10, 2014 this is what nhra rule book says about welding on roll bars and cages. Dec 25, 2011 taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. Sfinhra set the standard to follow, giving the installer the latitude to fit it for each make of vehicle as long as it follows their guide line. Jun 09, 2017 roll cage nhra requirements 9 out of 10 based on 493 ratings. I dont have a copy here handy, but basiclly it talks about having to use a minimum 38 bolt and goes over the positioning of the pivot point and upper latching point. Street legal style presented by aaa page xiv 5th paragraph.

Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. If your friends have a rule book have em look it up and if i remember i will too. Driver restraint systems a quickrelease, 3inch shoulder harness meeting sfi spec 16. That rule went into effect may 1 of this year at all local tracks and i believe also in. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. According to the 1997 nhra rule book general regulation 10. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. The nhras annual round of rule amendments to be included in the 20 rulebook include a wide range of changes across every category in the sport.

By adding diagonal door bars, this type of roll bar gives the vehicle a significant increase in rollover protection. This is what nhra rule book says about welding on roll bars and cages. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. Bpg event cageroll bar nhra rules strictly enforced. Hmm i am reading this as i need at least a roll bar in fullbodied cars, with unaltered firewall, floor, and body from firewall rearward, wheeltubs permitted, running between 10. Jul 18, 2012 the three diameters rule covers situations where it is difficult to place a group of tubes in one place or get rule book specified tubes to meet for some reason. See the nhra rule book for more detailed information. Select year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985. While there are exceptions, nhra et rules state that a car can run 11. Section, 4a, page 5, and in general regulations, section 20, page 20, it states, beginning june 1, 2011, roll cage padding meeting sfi spec 45. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Nhra competition drivers license required, done by car designation dragster, door car, etc. The rollbar must be constructed of minimum 1 inch o.

All roll bars must be within 6 of the rear, or side, of the drivers head, extend in height at least 3 above the drivers helmet with driver in normal driving position and be at least as wide as the drivers shoulders or within 1 of the drivers door. Jul 02, 2009 here is nhra s rule on the roll bar cage. Roll cages are mandatory for any car either running 10. Cars without frame use 6 square 18 steel plates on top and bottom of floor, securely bolted together with at least four 38 bolts, or top plate welded to rocker sill. I love running at vmp and will definitely go back, but are they able to not follow the rule book.

Cars in this section must be capable of being driven on the street. Ok after reading thoroughly thru the 2016 nhra rule book, section 20 general regulations, on roll cages, it states that all of the drivers body be confined inside of cage, well installing a cage in a s10 using outriggers, the factory frame rail is under the body not outside, so a lower rocker bar would seem to be required, so i called. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules. Roll bar and roll cage requirements not only apply to nhraihra sanctioned events, but also apply at every independent event taken place at any nhraihra sanctioned tracks.

Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08 later street vehicles. We are in the beginning stages of doing a mustang and capri roll cages and we bought the nhra rule book, because they have some very specific specs on how and where all the bars must go. The forward bar may be swing out or take out for normal driving, you need nhra cert on roll bar. Roll bars, rules and the envelop turbo buick forum. If installing a cage per nhra not a roll bar those plates have to be fully welded to the floor. If you dont have one i would suggest you get one otherwise you may be disappointed at the track some time.

Taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. Apr 08, 2015 if your car is capable of running between 11flat and 11. Section, 4a, page 5, and in general regulations, section 20, page 20, it states, beginning june 1, 2011, rollcage padding meeting sfi spec 45. Ive never seen a nhra offiicial pay any attention to a roll bar. The roll bar below does not meet any nhra standard.

All cars with an oem frame must have roll bar attached to frame it also says. Most fellows these days will go ahead and build a cage while they have the welder and their tools fired up, but well cover the bar for those of you who dont plan on going 9s or quicker. The roll bar can be bolted or welded to the floor, see diagram for specs. As i understand the rules, there has to be a lower cross bar and it has to be welded in. The national hot rod association, the premier governing body in the sport of drag racing, outlines a number of requirements for roll bars and roll cages for racers when building a race car, one of the most frustrating and misunderstood parts of the build can be the roll cage. The tree has just gone green and both drivers are launching. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Roll cage with altered floor pans, or 5 mph window net required.

I just received my 2001 nhra rule book and the roll bar section has not changed. By adding diagonal door bars, this type of roll bar gives the vehicle a significant increase in rollover protection because the main hoop is supported both front and rear. Nhra has amended the roll bar rule for 20, a stock 2008 and newer car can run faster than 11. All vehicles required to have roll bar or roll cage sfi 16.

Nhra drag racing rule book rules and regulations if you are building a drag car of any kind this serious will guide you throw the rules of. We break down the rules bar by bar using a chris alstons. As a reminder to all racers, a new roll cage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets april 8, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101, drag racing, howto and tech tips, nhra 1.

The tech guy said he was aware of the rule change, but that if he saw me dip below 1149, i would not be able to run the car without a roll bar. Chart intended to supersede or replace the current nhra rulebook quartermile e. No expiration date per 2008 nhra rule book, but some have said 2 years on expirationrecert. Parachute mandatory on any car that runs 125mph or faster. What to expect when you get to an nhra member track for an nhra drags street legal style presented by aaa event, youll pay your entry fee and get a tech card. If your car is capable of running between 11flat and 11. Dons guide to passing tech inspection maritime drag racing. When do i need a roll bar or roll cage, and what should it look like.

Dec 02, 2018 nhra drag racing rule book rules and regulations if you are building a drag car of any kind this serious will guide you throw the rules of nhra drag racing and how to set up your drag racing car. Roll bar required on all cars including ttops running quicker than 7. May 22, 2014 while there are exceptions, nhra et rules state that a car can run 11. Nhra rules on rollbars viper club of america discussion. The nhra rules state, all roll bars must be within six inches of the rear, or side, of the drivers head, extend in height at least three inches above the drivers helmet with driver in normal driving position or be within one inch of the roofheadliner in the area above the drivers helmet, and be at least as wide as the drivers shoulders or within one inch of the drivers door.

Oct 11, 2005 the rule book cover is missing so i dont know if it is a 2005 version im looking at says. To download pdf versions of minor past revisions, please visit our tech advisories page under the tech and safety tab. Ok after reading thoroughly thru the 2016 nhra rule book, section 20 general regulations, on roll cages, it states that all of the drivers body be confined inside of cage, well installing a cage in a s10 using outriggers, the factory frame rail is under the body not outside, so a lower rocker bar would seem to be required, so i called someone. Nhra rules on rollbars viper club of america discussion forums. From our mailbox is a rollbar and a rollcage the same thing or is a. All 4 chromoly tube welding must be done by approved tig heliarc process. Jan 17, 2017 ihra roll bar rules a drag race antiroll bar, on the other hand, is intended to keep both rear tires firmly planted on the ground by counteracting the natural rollrotation of the car 2014 champions top street chris shaffer 2702 points. A mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track.

I know of a few that compete on the nhra schedual and the bar is,, lets say not quite per the book. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles lsxtv show full signature. Earlier today we got word of an important change to the 201220 rulebook. But i can not find reference to the amendment anywhere in the rule book. I want a safe, nonintrusive roll bar that will still allow someone to get into the back seat. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. This topic will cover a 5point roll bar as opposed to a roll cage. The rules focus on helmet distance from the roll barmain hoop and reinforcements to race seats of aluminum or fiberglass. I just upgraded a brogie built 27 t sg roadster by adding gusset tubes because the mandated side bar was too far from the lower crossmember where it met the uprights in the back of. Also, drag radials would make the car no longer stock and then require a number of other requirements. Roll bars are required on all cars as desgnated in bodies headings.