New NHRA rules...
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New NHRA rules...
The rule books for next year are beginning to arrive and I thought I would post a couple of interesting changes...
First, for those with generators, whether in a motorhome or freestanding, you will have to vent the exhaust upwards above the roof line of the trailer or vehicle...
Second, no "aids" of any kind will be allowed to block the tree...this includes devices or tape on your helmet or windshield or even holding up cardboard, plastic or your hand....
First, for those with generators, whether in a motorhome or freestanding, you will have to vent the exhaust upwards above the roof line of the trailer or vehicle...
Second, no "aids" of any kind will be allowed to block the tree...this includes devices or tape on your helmet or windshield or even holding up cardboard, plastic or your hand....
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Fuzzy, what does it say about open faced helmets and et restriction? I am hearing 9.99 and faster need full face in 08
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I spoke with NHRA yesterday at the PRI show. There is an update coming already, for the way we mount the harness (lap belt) to the seat. I don't know what classes will be affected by this. 
Ah the beginning of the new season, with some new rules.
Ah the beginning of the new season, with some new rules.
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Dan those two things you listed sound ludicris.
So I have an open trailer, i put my generater on the trailer and bamn exhaust is now over the roof of the car but now the exhuast is in my face....LOL
A rule agains tape on my helmet...LOL...what it came with the tape or a shortened visor....it is only a matter of time before someone sells a visor or even helmet specific for drag racing with a smaller visor.
Cannot wait to get mine....I have table that needs a leg propped
So I have an open trailer, i put my generater on the trailer and bamn exhaust is now over the roof of the car but now the exhuast is in my face....LOL
A rule agains tape on my helmet...LOL...what it came with the tape or a shortened visor....it is only a matter of time before someone sells a visor or even helmet specific for drag racing with a smaller visor.
Cannot wait to get mine....I have table that needs a leg propped
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Professional Funny Car teams are out there, WAITING for new F/C rules regarding chassis after problems in '07 w/ Medlen & Force, so they can build legal AND safe chassis for a season that begins in just 8 weeks, but NHRA uses their infinite (infantile? ) wisdom to come-up with this?
Professional Funny Car teams are out there, WAITING for new F/C rules regarding chassis after problems in '07 w/ Medlen & Force, so they can build legal AND safe chassis for a season that begins in just 8 weeks, but NHRA uses their infinite (infantile? ) wisdom to come-up with this?
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It is more of a problem than some might imagine.....recently there was a whole family killed by fumes from an neighboring generator at night..........while the reasoning is not perfectly clear or examples given as to why the rule was made........there are sometimes reasons these things are put in place. I suspect that many here do not stay overnight at events so the whole picture might not be clear.
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It is more of a problem than some might imagine.....recently there was a whole family killed by fumes from an neighboring generator at night..........while the reasoning is not perfectly clear or examples given as to why the rule was made........there are sometimes reasons these things are put in place. I suspect that many here do not stay overnight at events so the whole picture might not be clear.
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Dan those two things you listed sound ludicris.
So I have an open trailer, i put my generater on the trailer and bamn exhaust is now over the roof of the car but now the exhuast is in my face....LOL
A rule agains tape on my helmet...LOL...what it came with the tape or a shortened visor....it is only a matter of time before someone sells a visor or even helmet specific for drag racing with a smaller visor.
Cannot wait to get mine....I have table that needs a leg propped
So I have an open trailer, i put my generater on the trailer and bamn exhaust is now over the roof of the car but now the exhuast is in my face....LOL
A rule agains tape on my helmet...LOL...what it came with the tape or a shortened visor....it is only a matter of time before someone sells a visor or even helmet specific for drag racing with a smaller visor.
Cannot wait to get mine....I have table that needs a leg propped
As for the "blinders" rule, it sounds to me like some folks whined about certain other racers who won a lot using some sort of blinder...naturally Glendora sees this as reason enough to make a rule change...would anyone like to bet that these same folks who win a lot using blinders will still win a lot not using them?...how the heck is a piece of tape on your windshield or holding up a piece of cardboard at the tree a safety issue...NHRA =
as usual...BTW, can anyone who already has their 2008 rule book tell me where the rule change for the shut off switch is?...Bradenton has been telling everyone there will be a new NHRA rule requiring a push/pull switch but I can't find it in the rule book?...anyone know where it is?..thanks
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One would think they could come up with some sort of exhaust filter system that would take care of this problem versus the goofy NHRA solution...
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Not taking a side in this one as I have no dog in this fight. That said, it's much easier for NHRA to make the rule as they have than to try and get the manufacturers of the generators to come up with a safe alternative. I believe they are trying to keep everyone alive since carbon monoxide poisoning appears to be a real problem.
I guess I should market a hose kit to relocate at the tracks to sell for fitting the NHRA rules
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it is the real problem - but look at this point of view, you purchase a 2008 Motor home for 150k and it has a 10kw genset installed at the factory and it meets all DOT standards.
I guess I should market a hose kit to relocate at the tracks to sell for fitting the NHRA rules
I guess I should market a hose kit to relocate at the tracks to sell for fitting the NHRA rules
BUT I think they are looking at ONE solution across the board without giving any consideration to motor homes that might have a properly installed, vented, safe system.
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it is the real problem - but look at this point of view, you purchase a 2008 Motor home for 150k and it has a 10kw genset installed at the factory and it meets all DOT standards.
I guess I should market a hose kit to relocate at the tracks to sell for fitting the NHRA rules
I guess I should market a hose kit to relocate at the tracks to sell for fitting the NHRA rules
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I just got mine and...it was mixed with all the newpapers I don't want...LOL.
Thumbed through it....you know read literally, we have a lot of illegal race cars.
The axle loops and trans sheilds are point that I think impact me and I dunno who to get them address.
I wanted to try Super Street this year or next but would bet I would not pass tech.
Thumbed through it....you know read literally, we have a lot of illegal race cars.
The axle loops and trans sheilds are point that I think impact me and I dunno who to get them address.
I wanted to try Super Street this year or next but would bet I would not pass tech.
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I run into the exhaust thing at ski tournaments. Many bring RV's. Sometimes we have to pack them in. Without the exhaust extension, all the carbon monoxide alarms go crazy.
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/s...m/skunum=14041
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