2012 nhra rule book roll cages

New cage construction requires that all 7 elements be in place. This is what nhra rule book says about welding on roll bars and cages. To request a new car classification, adjustment or clarification on a rule, click on the link below to submit a letter. 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. Interior trim may be modified to the extent necessary to facilitate proper roll cage installation. Additional frame strengthening members must be of same dimensions and welding as roll cage. One reason to look at race rule books is because those cages are built to withstand a serious impact. Not to mention you need a competition liscense to run faster than 10. The official rulebook of andra championship drag racing. The roll bar below does not meet any nhra standard. 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. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. 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. Designed to fit the national hot rod association nhra sets the rules for roll bars and roll cages for racing vehicles.

Nhra techsafety rules for a 9 second car vs a 10 second. Drivers of nhra lucas oil drag racing series and e. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles. You can look in the nhra general rules for the driveshaft loop thing. Drivers in supercharged, front engine, openbodied cars and funny cars must wear a helmet meeting snell sa2010, sah2010, or sfi 31. Id disagree with that, so long as its welded correctly theres no issue with it deforming to absorb energy. The cage needs to pass an nhra chassis certification inspection. The rules regarding roll cages are pretty specific. All 4 chromoly tube welding must be done by approved tig heliarc process. We also highly recommend you refer to your racing organizations rule book for installation guidelines or regulations required by that organization. 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. All welding must be done by approved heliarc process. The existing bar was heavier and larger in diameter.

Lots of rules about installation, so if you are going to race, get a rule book. The 8point roll bar below allows you to run much quicker than 11. 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 small nhra rule book basic book you get with national dragster does not describe this bar in detail.

Yeah no need for sfi book if your not going faster than 8. Nhra makes no mention of it in the rule book to my knowledge. I need to upgrade the roll bar in my car to a 10pt roll cage. The drawing below shows several tube options for roll cages. I dont think safety is an issue with a properly bolted in bar. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. This means if you have a street car with a stock floorpan and firewall but have tubbed it for bigger tires, all you need is a fivepoint rollbar until.

Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. 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. What exactly will they be looking at or looking for. Cagesframes of nonferrous or exotic metals, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, etc. While there are track guy says swing out bar has to go at 9. This is the only 100% welded, 100% legal, 100% removable, built to sfi. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. What steel is used for vehicle chassis and roll cage.

Roll barcage structures must meet minimum nhra standards as found in the nhra rulebook. Their 6point roll bar is solely intended for drag racing and conforms to nhra and nmra rule book. The 6 x 6 floor mounting plates are for use on unibody cars only. Nhra chassis certification miller welding discussion forums. These allinclusive packages contain both the main hoop kit and the strut kit, enabling you to begin a total roll bar and cage. Cars and rules is your home to view the current gcr, fastrack, recommended rule changes, race memos and member advisories. Has anybody been through one of these inspections in the past. All welding must be done by approved halyard process. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by wayne421, jul 18, 2012.

Nhra, roll cage question s for a bodies only mopar forum. 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. 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. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. Here is a link to a lace that makes pretty nice pre bent cages for 1gs and 2gs. Roll cage suggestions discussion in body restoration started by chevy70, oct 30, 2018. 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. The content on this page will provide valuable information for road racing compliance in the scca. Nhra rules of the 60s nostalgia gassers racing association. Competition engineering 10point complete roll cage kits. The roll cage must not unduly impede the entry or exit of the driver and codriver. Every year the nhra makes amendments to many of its rules and regulations in hopes of further streamlining their events. Some folks see the roll bar and dont really look to see if it meets specs.

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. This is from the nhra rule book, general regulations section. Nhra has amended the roll bar rule for 20, a stock 2008 and newer car can run faster than 11. Competition engineering 10point complete roll cage kits are designed to strengthen your chassis without adding a lot of excess weight. 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 boltin cages, you need to doubleup the plates one welded to the floor and one. 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. I was just reading the nhra rulebook regarding roll cages yesterday. May be constructed of sae 4 chrome moly steel or 1% inch x.

Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by elpolacko, oct 11, 2005. And there has been a lot of engineering and thought that has gone into making them strong as well as functional. Couple of roll cage questions ls1, ls2, ls6, lt1, sbc. After reading up on the nhra website i found this information the nhra requires a roll bar in every convertible that is. In fact, as long as your vehicle retains the original floor, firewall, etc. A new nhra safety rule change for 1995 states that cars running between 10. 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. Chassisworks makes a real nice kit for these cars but pricey. For cars that are not convertible, their cutoff time is 11. Thats right, if you drive a 2008 and later factory equipped hardtop vehicle you no longer. May be constructed of sae 4 chrome moly steel or 1 58 inch x.