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NHRA rules on trans shields

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Glen, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. Glen
    Joined: Mar 21, 2001
    Posts: 1,789

    Glen
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    What is the rule on trans shields for NHRA?......or at what point are you required to have one?
     
  2. BigChief
    Joined: Jan 14, 2003
    Posts: 2,084

    BigChief
    Member

    Do a Google search and/or just contact the NHRA and/or go visit your local NHRA track and talk to the officials.

    I robbed the following 2007 information from a Mustang news group....just for reference purposes.

    SFI SPECIFICATIONS

    Mandatory at ET (or quicker) Item SFI Spec
    13.99 Drive shaft loop (slicks)
    13.99 Helmet (Snell K98+)
    13.49 5-pt harness (convertible) 16.1
    13.49 Approved rollbar (convertible)
    13.49 (IHRA) Drive shaft loop (slicks)
    11.49 Drive shaft loop (street tires)
    11.49 Approved flywheel & clutch (manual transmission) 1.1, 1.2
    11.49 Approved protective jacket 3.2A/1
    11.49 Approved roll bar for all vehicles
    11.49 Approved 5-pt harness 16.1
    11.49 Approved flywheel shield (manual transmission) 6.1, 6.2
    11.49 (IHRA) Approved mounted fire extinguisher
    11.49 (IHRA) Approved flywheel shield (automatic transmission) 4.1
    10.99* Approved roll cage (convertible)
    10.99 Approved harmonic balancer 18.1
    10.99 Approved aftermarket axles
    10.99* Approved transmission shield (automatic transmission) 4.1
    10.99 (IHRA) Competition License* Class D
    9.99 Approved flexplate & shield (automatic transmission) 29.1, 30.1
    9.99 Approved roll cage & window net* 27.1
    9.99 Master cutoff switch
    9.99 Competition License Class 4, Cat. C
    9.99 Chassis Certification
    9.99 Approved jacket/pants/neck collar/gloves* 3.2A/5, 3.3, 3.3/1
    9.00 (IHRA) Roll cage & window net
    8.99 (IHRA) Competition License Class C
    8.49 On-board fire system
    8.49 to 7.50 Chassis certification 25.4/25.5 (3600#)
    7.99 (IHRA) Competition license Class B
    7.49 & quicker Chassis certification 25.1E (2800#)
    7.50 & slower Chassis certification 25.2 (3200#)
    7.49 Competition license Class 3, Cat. C
    IHRA Pro Stock Competition license Class A
    150mph + Parachute required
    200 mph + Head & Neck Restraint required

    * Also required for 135 MPH or faster

    -Bigchief.
     
  3. HevvyHemi
    Joined: Sep 18, 2007
    Posts: 8

    HevvyHemi
    Member
    from NJ

    NHRA changed the parachute rules for '08. It's now 9.99 or quicker, or 135 mph, whichever you hit first.
     

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