New NHRA rules and MRP?

Has anyone been to Mission yet and 'tested' or inquired about the new NHRA rules?

In particular, running 11.50-11.99 and not requiring a rollcage. I'm just curious if they are applying that now, and HOW they are applying it - that is, how will a modded f-body running high 11's be received. Instant kick-off? I think the rule technicially only applies to stock cars in that ET range, such as Vipers and such, but it depends how strict they want to be.

:shrug:

I will let you know in a few weeks :p

Oh? Interesting...

Lol! I may have to beat you TO the track. ;)

If your car is on "the list"..............you can. At least I was told I can run that without cage. But if I keep getting beat by damn shaggin wagons (GERRY), I won't be in the 11s anyway.

May.20th test and tune, let's all go :)

20th might be a good idea.

This is from MRP's website:

Basic Tech Rules & Regulations:

* All cars must have seat belts.
* All cars require a 16oz or larger radiator overflow can.
* All vehicles must drain antifreeze prior to racing (except 1995 or newer stock cars and trucks with sealed factory coolant system). Bring a plastic container.
* No plastic or glass fuel filters allowed.
* No plastic oil pressure lines allowed.
* All vehicles must have a functional neutral safety switch.
* All batteries must be securely mounted (no bungee cords, rope, wire etc) Relocated batteries please see NHRA Rulebook.
* The trunk and passenger compartment of the vehicle must be empty prior
to racing.
* Drivers must wear pants and long sleeve shirts ( no shorts or T-Shirts allowed).
* Drivers of cars running 13.99 or quicker are required to wear a NHRA Approved Snell 95 or newer helmet.
* Cars running 12.99 or quicker will require a driveshaft loop.
* Cars running 11.99 or quicker must have an approved roll bar, SFI belts & jacket.
* Cars running 10.99 or quicker must have approved aftermarket axles and harmonic balancer.
* Cars running 9.99 or quicker must have approved roll cage.


One thing not listed is that ALL motorcycles need a lanyard to kill the ignition of a bike if the rider becomes disconnected from the bike. (NHRA says 120mph+ requires lanyard)

This is from MRP's website:


One thing not listed is that ALL motorcycles need a lanyard to kill the ignition of a bike if the rider becomes disconnected from the bike. (NHRA says 120mph+ requires lanyard)
Those are the old rules

yep

certain cars can run 11.5 without a cage and who knows what else

Im in for Test and Tune , Ryan will probably bring the TA too. When can we call up and reserve a spot ??

High 11's kick ass Chris, go get em. :bow:

:)

As Erik pointed out, that's the rules on MRP's site, and although I know they go by NHRA, some of those old timers ;) there do NOT react to change very well. I notice that MRP has updated their web site, but I found it strange that they didn'y update their track rules at the same time, to be current. Which makes me wonder how they'll respond to the new rules, and interpret them. Of course, probably a seperate person does the web site from the person doing the info updates...

But, I am NOT going to call and find out. That will probably just open up a can of worms. Let sleeping dogs lie for now. I'll wait to see what happens.

It's very likely that you could get away with a car that meets the new rules, even if MRP would prefer that you meet their rules. You'll probably get away with it a few times, but they won't let you get away with it all year.

You cannot run engine mods or power adders and still qualify for the 11.50 rule. You are only allowed intake/exhaust/bolt-on changes. Dont discuss your heads and cam if they ask ;)

You cannot run engine mods or power adders and still qualify for the 11.50 rule. You are only allowed intake/exhaust/bolt-on changes. Dont discuss your heads and cam if they ask ;)
That doesn't make any sense... What difference does it make what is done to the car? When the 11.99 was in effect it didn't matter.

I think only changed those rules because some factory cars go 11's without any or very minimal modification, so not letting them run in a stock car kind of left them in a tight spot because then well they can only race on the street....because if I spent $100,000 on a viper or Z06 and put some dr's on it and ran 11's i wouldn't want to put a cage in it.

Well, I am assuming I shouldn't have much in the way of problems at the track. My set up is basically pretty simple and mundane.

You cannot run engine mods or power adders and still qualify for the 11.50 rule. You are only allowed intake/exhaust/bolt-on changes. Dont discuss your heads and cam if they ask ;)


you can if it is a stock power adder :P

yeah the rule was to accomodate stock and near stock cars (especially convertibles), so engine mods are not allowed. Stupid but true. As long as your cam doesnt sound lumpy you should be fine. maybe tune your idle a bit higher if you are worried about that.

you can if it is a stock power adder :P

But John you barely hit 12's, leave the 11's to the real cars :p

yah, sucks to add a cai and tune and still only get a 12.74 on street tires

Yes....Mustangs Suck :p

Chris are you running at Mission tonight?