2016 nhra roll cage rules

Nhra mello yello drag racing series you are about to be. Roll bar and roll cage requirements not only apply to nhraihra sanctioned events, but also apply at every independent event taken place at. Each bar added to a roll cage adds another dimension of structural support and rigidity. Roll cages are mandatory for any car either running 10. I was in there talking to them over a couple of years on and off and finally i went in when times were tough may of 08 and they hooked me up. Nhra amends roll bar cage rules for 08later to corvette online 100% track guy says swing out bar has to go at 9. This topic will cover a 5point roll bar as opposed to a roll cage. Apparently the nhra believes boltin bars generally arent as strong and therefor not as safe in a crash. What exactly will they be looking at or looking for. He said the rules are the same for 2016 as they were for this year. To request a new car classification, adjustment or clarification on a rule, click on the link below to submit a letter. Team racing endurance challenge trec 2020 trec rules. Per the nhra rule book, on unibody cars with stock floor and firewall wheel tubs permitted, the roll cage may be bolted or welded to the floorrocker box.

Roll cage styles are available from 4 point roll bars to full 12 point roll cages. Only certified nhra chassis inspectors and authorized nhra officials have access to techconn. A roll cage vs a roll bar vs a 6 point cage if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. On full bodied cars with an unaltered floor and firewall running 6. 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. So even though the rules say you dont have to run it, we really suggest you put at least an 8point in any. Jun 09, 2017 roll cage nhra requirements 10 out of 10 based on 489 ratings. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later to corvette online 100% track guy says swing out bar has to go at 9. Ive been in a few race cars on a road course that had full cages but no gusseting and you could certainly feel the cage and chassis moving independently. 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. The australian national drag racing association has made some big rule changes in its annual rule book, which includes information on the technical requirements for drag racing vehicles, from roll cage specs and details on how to build a drag car, to the basics of how a drag strip works. Engineered by racecar manufacturer with 25 years of experience nhra scca legal to 10.

Cars and rules is your home to view the current gcr, fastrack, recommended rule changes, race memos and member advisories. Recognizing the safetyinspired design and construction of todays late model vehicles, the nhra has rescinded its previous guidelines for street vehicles running 9. If you dont know the email address in your member record, click here to search for your account by member number. Rollcage roll cage mandatory if vehicle has altered floor or if vehicle runs 5 mph or faster. The rules and regulations set forth in this supplement apply specifically to such vehicles and drivers and to performance and conduct at any nhra event or member track. The cage needs to pass an nhra chassis certification inspection. Updated the roll bar rules are no longer online, you must now buy the rulebook from nhra. Has anybody been through one of these inspections in the past. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08 later street vehicles by andrew wolf december 12, 2012 the nhra s 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.

I have read on this forum that theres an exception to stock car with dot radial. All roll bars must be within 6 of the rear, or side, of the drivers head, extend in. Since 2016, pro stock teams have used holley efi as mandated by nhra rules. The roll bar below does not meet any nhra standard. I only went mild because this is a play car, 67 firebird, 598 wblower. I need to upgrade the roll bar in my car to a 10pt roll cage.

Its not a bad idea to follow the sanctioning body rules. To continue working on the website, click stay signed in below. The primary means of a roll bar or cage is to protect the driver, but barring such an incident, those bars will serve a daily purpose of stiffening the entire vehicle up and creating less body roll and twist. Mar 25, 2011 i am going to explain the key rules and requirements on building a 10 point, or 8. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. Current regulations also require a throttle body with a maximum opening of 25square inches and a spec ecu engine. We will be using our 60 horsepower, soon to be horsepower 1965 mustang project biting the bullitt as our example. Guys that have the proper safety equipment including roll bar will line up against a guy with a ported blower and other mods that tech wont know about.

Roll cage with altered floor pans, or 5 mph window net required ignition cutoff on all bikes snowmobiles that exceed 5 mph 9. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles. Current member but first time to the allnew member. There are quite a bit different opinions as to how to read the recent nhra requirements for roll cages or roll bars.

Without the roll bars or cages, drivers are not allowed to race. Does this rule varies from track to track or all the track follows nhra rules. These rules and regulations are excerpts from or supplements to the nhra rulebook, and participants and track officials should consult the current nhra. If vehicle is equipped with unaltered firewall, floor, and body from fire wall rearward, wheel tubs permitted, roll bar permitted in place of roll cage. Thats right, if you drive a 2008 and later factory equipped hardtop the nhra chassis certification process is designed to insure that all safety requirements of the. Very nice work on the cage, the nhra tech was impressed with the work. The nhra has made finding and following the rules as a reminder to all racers, a new rollcage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011. Apr 08, 2015 roll cages are mandatory for any car either running 10. I sure hope not as i am not going to put a cage in my car just to run it a few times a year. There is some language that indicates any 2008 or newer car that is unaltered does not require cages or bars down to 9. I recently had a full cage built for my race car, and i absolutely had the cage gusseted to both the a and bpillars. Beginning june 1, 2011, rollcage padding meeting sfi spec 45. Current member but first time to the allnew member click here and follow the instructions to create your password. Victories at pomona, gainesville, dallas, montreal, indianapolis and ontario signaled true dominance, one which nhra determined would never occur again for the hemi engine when it.

Engineered by racecar manufacturer with 25 years of experience nhrascca legal to 10. The nhra has made finding and following the rules as a reminder to all racers, a new roll cage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011. Nhra chassis certification miller welding discussion forums. Rollcages can vary from a 10 point similar to the 12 point above but without the forward struts to some funny car type tube chassis cages with dozens of attachment points. The national hot rod association nhra sets the rules for roll bars and roll cages for racing vehicles. While there are exceptions, nhra et rules state that a car can run 11. 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. May 25, 2017 recognizing the safetyinspired design and construction of todays late model vehicles, the nhra has rescinded its previous guidelines for street vehicles running 9. Summit racing series rollbar and rollcage requirements. These roll cage kits provide excellent protection for you and your vehicle in case of a crash. 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.

I am going to explain the key rules and requirements on building a 10 point, or 8. Now look at the big picture from their perspective if they made the rules more lax so the people with expensive new factory super cars could go drag racing, lots of other people would do boltin roll bars at home in their garages, too. The complete monotub tek cultivation walkthrough the easiest way to grow mushrooms indoors. Adds value to the end product and they really are quite safe. Jan 18, 2017 the national hot rod association nhra sets the rules for roll bars and roll cages for racing vehicles. The 201617 andra rulebook has been released and for the first time is available free online. Why are bolttogetherboltin roll bars and cages against. Excerpt in whole or part from ihranhra rule book posted 11615 rules. Manufactured chassis tag including date and serial for. 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. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. Driver restraint systems a quickrelease, 3inch shoulder harness meeting sfi spec 16.

Click here and follow the instructions to create your password. There is also language that indicates roll barscages are required below 11. The nhra has made finding and following the rules as a reminder to all racers, a. Roll bar required on all cars including ttops running quicker than 11.

But it still is technically a nhra legal roll bar, not a cage with halo or dash bar. 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. The official site of the national hot rod association offers the latest news, results, photos, and audiovisual highlights from the nhra drag racing tour. It goes from the shock towers to the rear frame rails. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass. The content on this page will provide valuable information for road racing compliance in the scca.