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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

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oneslowz28

Thats why i love our local Ihra track. we dont even have a tech inspection. The only rule they enforce is a cag is needed at any et lower than 10.99

viper03af

a full cage for 10.99 ????? jeez a bar would be fine...... holly crap thats way over board IMO

87camracer

i dont see why people enjoy stepping out on stuff like this? its done for safety. i know i wouldnt like to put my life in danger if theres a suitable option otherwise.

thats awesome about the STS. maybe that stupid POS will go away now.

Pyro97

STS turbos don't come on stock on a car so they wouldn't be allowed anyway.

viper03af

neather does mine and its still allowed

oneslowz28

It may be a bar at 10.99 and a cage at 9.99. Im not sure as i dont run fast enough to require either. But i will add that the 11.49 is utter bull ****.

For the points races and other events they may have a tech inspection. I dont know as i only run on test and tune and gamblers nights. Thursdays and saturdays. They do require a helmet and seatbelt for all racers tho. Windows must be up as well as t tops and vert tops be up. But they dont require a drive shaft loop or tranny sheild. No catch cans are required but if your caught leaking fluid you are made push your car off the track and are no allowed to return untill the leak is fixed. I know that every time i have ran they only check for seat belt and helmet, and all that involves is a glance as your moving from the staging lanes to the burn out box. As for the points races and the other sanctioned races you could pm tubby on this site I know he runs in the quick 8's series in his procharged camaro. Or you can check out there site and see what they say. http://carolinadragway.com

Erik

That one kind of sucks. A friend of mine is gonna be caught on that one with his MKIII Supra. I doubt anyone is going to have an SFI spec pan for his engine.

Pyro97

and you compete in the stock class? I just didn't imagine they would allow an aftermarket turbo in a class where the heads can't even be touched.

viper03af

i run in the 7.5 heads up at the local track (1/8 mile)...... they inspected me and watched me run 2 times and said i could run with the V8's so i did

i have tried those class'es yet but i know up north they are letting the V6's join in that class

Pyro97

ah cool. I was just curious since I'm considering doing a little competing in that class in a few years.

Eddie95Z28

That's why I like to go on rented days. The only rule then is "If your car is not currently on fire you may proceed".

TedH

Have you actually seen what can happen when a low 12 second car loses a wheel in the lights????

viper03af

i run low 12's but i have a bar so i'm not worried