LateModel NHRA rule change?
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I think it's true.
Though in my Audi, I was dusted by an 11 sec integra this weekend...they didn't allow him to get to the timing booth to get his slip before he had an earful...so who knows which tracks it applies to. He only did an 11.7 and received an earful.
Though in my Audi, I was dusted by an 11 sec integra this weekend...they didn't allow him to get to the timing booth to get his slip before he had an earful...so who knows which tracks it applies to. He only did an 11.7 and received an earful.
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From: Amateur driver on open course.
Originally Posted by James94LT1
A Fbody buddy of mine said he heard something about a rule change about a rollbar. Now 11.50 and under for Late Models?!? True or Urban Myth?!?!
I was under the impression that ANY 11.xx needed a bar.
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Nope...That's correct. The NHRA relaxed somewhat on the rollbar issue in order to help NHRA sanctioned tracks with their "Test and Tune" nights where many of those that show up are faster than what is allowed for no rollbar. Additionally with the advent of a bunch of drag radial classes and the fact that late model vehicles are so easily modified to run under the previous index they have changed them. I believe it's now 11.49 and under before you need a bar. But, I don't have my rule book in front of me, or a Nat Drag...
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-Jeb
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From: The Top of Utah
Unless you've received your 2005 rule book, it isn't in there. The rule applies to "showroom stock" cars, in recognition of the faster, newer, cars. Certain deviations from "showroom" ARE allowed, like sticky D.O.T. tires. Visit www.nhra.com for the details.
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
IHRA has been at 11.49 and quicker for a bar for years.
I read about NHRA and that is is doing this for pure stock type classes (not even stock eliminator).
I read about NHRA and that is is doing this for pure stock type classes (not even stock eliminator).
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Burning Brakes
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From: MO
Originally Posted by scorp508
What you heard is only true for a 100% stock car in a particular "stock" class.
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
Originally Posted by James94LT1
Thats too bad! Second Question> Will a bolt in bar work, I think its a 3 or 4 pt I've seen just in the back of the car???!!?!?!
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From: Boston, MA
Originally Posted by LT-4 CE
The bar needs to be welded to the frame OR to 6"x6" steel plates welded to the floor/trunk floor of the car.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by James94LT1
I think its a 3 or 4 pt I've seen just in the back of the car???!!?!?!
There are several a few "new" rules being cited, here, that aren't in the rule book, been announced in the 'National Dragster', or quoted on the NHRA web site.
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Five points, minimum.
There are several a few "new" rules being cited, here, that aren't in the rule book, been announced in the 'National Dragster', or quoted on the NHRA web site.
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There are several a few "new" rules being cited, here, that aren't in the rule book, been announced in the 'National Dragster', or quoted on the NHRA web site.
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Yep. 5 pt. good to 10.00 with a stock floor/fire wall.