Common sense stuff folks, that's all. Seat belts, yes. And we covered this a few weeks ago, but the roadsters are going to need a roll bar if the are major quick and / or fast. Where will we draw the line? Let's say in the 14.99 or quicker range, and anything going over 90 in the quarter. All roadsters and convertibles need a helmet. Also remember to leave the beer alone until you are done racing. Here are our General Safety regs.. Batteries All wet cell batteries may NOT be re-located into the driver or p***enger compartment. Batteries relocated to the trunk or rear of a vehicle must be isolated from the driver and must be securely mounted. Plastic battery hold down straps are not permitted. Minimum bolt size, 3/8 steel. Drinking by Driver Driver observed by track officials to be consuming any amount of alcohol while still in compe***ion will be disqualified from the event. Driveline Cars with slicks must have a drive shaft loop located within six inches of the front u-joint. FIRE WALL Must have full firewall to isolate driver from engine. Floor Floor required to isolate driver from track and tires. Flywheel/Clutch Solid-lifter engines with manual transmissions must have a flywheel (****ter) shield. Recommended on all manual transmissions. Ground Clearance All vehicles must have three inches of ground clearance as measured at the starting line, in either lane, with the car in the staged position. Helmet Helmets required on cars running 14.00 or quicker on the 1/4 mile. or 8.50 or quicker on the 1/8 mile. Snell 80 or newer recommended. Fuel System Fuel tanks and filler necks must be vented to outside of vehicle. Fuel tanks and lines must be located outside drivers compartment. Liquid Overflow Catch-can required on all radiators. One pint minimum capacity. Protective Clothing Fire jackets recommended in all cl***es 11.00 and faster. Front engine dragsters, altereds and closed cars with non-stock floor pans and/or firewalls must have long pants and gloves. Arm restraints recommended in all open body cars. Neck collar suggested for anyone wearing helmet, required at 8.99 or quicker 1/4 mile or 5.75 1/8th mile. Roll Bar/Roll Cage Roll bar required on vehicles running 11.49 or quicker 1/4 mile or 7.50 1/8 mile. Roll bar is recommended at 11.99 or quicker 1/4 mile. Roll cage required on vehicles running 9.50 or faster 1/4 mile or 6.00 1/8 mile. Seat Belt/Harness Seat belt required in all cars. Five point harness required in any vehicle running 11.49 or quicker 1/4 mile or 7.50 1/8 mile. Five point harness recommended at 11.99 or quicker 1/4 mile. On dragsters, an abrasion plate is mandatory where seat belts are wrapped around the frame and would be exposed to rubbing on the track surface should a wheel come off. Transmission Cooler Lines Neoprene fuel line not allowed on trans coolers. Steel line and/or braided hose is highly recommended. A minimum of two automotive type clamps on all high pressure rubber line at splice or junction is recommended. Throttle Linkage It is recommended that non-stock throttle linkage have two positive return springs. Upon request, it must be demonstrated to tech inspector that modified or non-stock linkage will work smoothly, with no binding or sticking.
Quick question on the fuel tank - I might possibly want to run the pickup down the track once just to see what it'll do, but being as how ford put the fuel tank right behind the driver's seat it's inside the driver's compartment would I be allowed to make a p*** or two??
Yes, stock location is fine. This is ment to address modified fuel systems. And I won't tell Ralph Nader your driving this truck.
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