Quote:
Originally Posted by Spooler
Don't you need a full cage to pass tech and need a parachute for over 140 or 150mph?
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Basic NHRA Safety Rules v072015
This is general information only and you should always refer to the current "Official NHRA Rule Book".
Street Cars
The following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech: Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator
overflow reservoir, functioning neutral-safety switch, seat belts, and a valid state driver's license or NHRA competition
license for all participants. The driver must wear long pants, closed toe shoes, and a shirt.
13.99 seconds (8.59 1/8th)
Drive Line Loop with slicks
Approved helmet (Full face in open cars), see below
SFI 3.2A/1 Jacket in vehicles equipped with non-OEM nitrous oxide, turbochargers or superchargers
13.49 seconds (8.25 1/8th)
Roll bar in convertibles
SFI seat belts in convertibles
11.99 seconds (7.49 1/8th)
Steel Valve Stems
Arm Restraints (open cars)
11.49 seconds (7.35 1/8th)
SFI 1.1 or 1.2 Flywheel / Clutch
SFI 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 or 9.1 Flywheel shield
SFI 3.2A/1 approved jacket
6 point roll bar
SFI approved seat belts
10.99 seconds (6.99 1/8th) or Super Street
SFI 4.1 Transmission Shield, or at 135 mph
Locking transmission dipstick tube
Aftermarket axles and axle retainers
SFI Harmonic Balancer
Roll Cage with altered floor pans, or 135 mph - Window net required
Ignition cut-off on all bikes / snowmobiles that exceed 135 mph
9.99 seconds (6.39 1/8th) or Super Gas or 135 mph
NHRA Chassis Certification
NHRA Competition License
SFI jacket & pants 3.2A/5
SFI neck collar & gloves 3.3/1
SFI 29.1 flexplate / 30.1 flexplate shield (AT equipped cars)
Full Face Helmet meeting Snell or SFI specifications
150 mph
Parachute