2012 nhra rule book roll cages

The existing bar was heavier and larger in diameter. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Their 6point roll bar is solely intended for drag racing and conforms to nhra and nmra rule book. For boltin cages, you need to doubleup the plates one welded to the floor and one. 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. Nhra has amended the roll bar rule for 20, a stock 2008 and newer car can run faster than 11. Id disagree with that, so long as its welded correctly theres no issue with it deforming to absorb energy. Nhra amends roll bar cage rules for 08later 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 community as a whole. I need to upgrade the roll bar in my car to a 10pt roll cage. Before each race also known as a pass, each driver is allowed to perform a burnout, which heats the driving tires and lays rubber down at the beginning of the track, improving traction.

For cars that are not convertible, their cutoff time is 11. The cage needs to pass an nhra chassis certification inspection. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. I also do not know what a tenpoint cage is, except i know it involves forward support bars that end up coming down through the dashboard and also has some xbars supporting the stucture in ways i. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook.

And there has been a lot of engineering and thought that has gone into making them strong as well as functional. Lots of rules about installation, so if you are going to race, get a rule book. All 4 chromoly tube welding must be done by approved tig heliarc process. Some folks see the roll bar and dont really look to see if it meets specs. The roll cage must not unduly impede the entry or exit of the driver and codriver. Competition engineering 10point complete roll cage kits.

After reading up on the nhra website i found this information the nhra requires a roll bar in every convertible that is. Drivers in supercharged, front engine, openbodied cars and funny cars must wear a helmet meeting snell sa2010, sah2010, or sfi 31. The official rulebook of andra championship drag racing. Here is a link to a lace that makes pretty nice pre bent cages for 1gs and 2gs. Additional frame strengthening members must be of same dimensions and welding as roll cage. The 6 x 6 floor mounting plates are for use on unibody cars only. This is the only 100% welded, 100% legal, 100% removable, built to sfi. 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 content on this page will provide valuable information for road racing compliance in the scca. Chassisworks makes a real nice kit for these cars but pricey. Drivers of nhra lucas oil drag racing series and e. You should also buy a nhra or what ever kind of racing you plan on doing rule book to make sure the cage fits the rules. Current cert valid until april 2018cagechassis built by crosswhite brothers.

What steel is used for vehicle chassis and roll cage. Nhra techsafety rules for a 9 second car vs a 10 second. The 8point roll bar below allows you to run much quicker than 11. Has anybody been through one of these inspections in the past. Pennocks fiero forum 8 pt roll cage by buildamonster. We also highly recommend you refer to your racing organizations rule book for installation guidelines or regulations required by that organization. Cars and rules is your home to view the current gcr, fastrack, recommended rule changes, race memos and member advisories.

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. Interior trim may be modified to the extent necessary to facilitate proper roll cage installation. This is from the nhra rule book, general regulations section. Nhra, roll cage question s for a bodies only mopar forum. In fact, as long as your vehicle retains the original floor, firewall, etc. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles. With australian drag racing currently on hold due to covid19 we are going back through some of the most memorable events over the last decade, and more, of the sport. The drawing below shows several tube options for roll cages. To request a new car classification, adjustment or clarification on a rule, click on the link below to submit a letter. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Certified full roll cage for one, not just a bar sfi damper, sfi flexplate, sfi scattershields on trans, with a brake double layer fire jacketsuit.

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. Nhra chassis certification miller welding discussion forums. All welding must be done by approved halyard process. Competition engineering 10point complete roll cage kits are designed to strengthen your chassis without adding a lot of excess weight. For example, the feet of the cage need to be welded to metal plates at least 6x6, and the plates in turn must be welded to the floor. The roll bar below does not meet any nhra standard.

Roll cage suggestions discussion in body restoration started by chevy70, oct 30, 2018. Designed to fit the national hot rod association nhra sets the rules for roll bars and roll cages for racing vehicles. Every year the nhra makes amendments to many of its rules and regulations in hopes of further streamlining their events. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and.

Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by elpolacko, oct 11, 2005. May be constructed of sae 4 chrome moly steel or 1% inch x. 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. Earlier today we got word of an important change to the 2012 20 rulebook. Couple of roll cage questions ls1, ls2, ls6, lt1, sbc. What exactly will they be looking at or looking for. Thats right, if you drive a 2008 and later factory equipped hardtop vehicle you no longer. Not to mention you need a competition liscense to run faster than 10.

May be constructed of sae 4 chrome moly steel or 1 58 inch x. All welding must be done by approved heliarc process. One reason to look at race rule books is because those cages are built to withstand a serious impact. You can look in the nhra general rules for the driveshaft loop thing. Cagesframes of nonferrous or exotic metals, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, etc. 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 small nhra rule book basic book you get with national dragster does not describe this bar in detail. The rules regarding roll cages are pretty specific. This is what nhra rule book says about welding on roll bars and cages. While there are track guy says swing out bar has to go at 9. Nhra makes no mention of it in the rule book to my knowledge. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by wayne421, jul 18, 2012. Roll cages are mandatory for any car either running 10.

A new nhra safety rule change for 1995 states that cars running between 10. New cage construction requires that all 7 elements be in place. I dont think safety is an issue with a properly bolted in bar. Nhra rules of the 60s nostalgia gassers racing association. I was just reading the nhra rulebook regarding roll cages yesterday. Yeah no need for sfi book if your not going faster than 8.