TheGmKiller331

The following is a list of required safety equipment if your going to drag race your car. This is included as a summary only. For complete rules see the links at bottom of page.</P>


Remember: each section is additive, meaning that the equipment for the slower classes are required on the faster cars also. </P>
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14.00 and slower</FONT></P></TD>
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Helmet (snell 85 or better)
Radiator Overflow Catch Can
Seat Belt </P></FONT></TD></TR>
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12.00 - 13.99</FONT></P></TD>
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Driveshaft Safety Loop
Roll Bar (Convertibles only)</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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11.00 - 11.99</FONT></P></TD>
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Blowproof Bellhousing (SFI 6.1, 6.2)
Flywheel / Clutch (SFI 1.1, 1.2)
Protective Clothing
Roll Bar - 6 Point Minimum
Shoulder Harness Driver Restraint System w/ Crotch Strap (SFI 16.1)</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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10.00 - 10.99</FONT></P></TD>
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Aftermarket Rear Axles (no C-clips)
Harmonic Balancer (SFI 18.1)
Roll Cage (Convertibles only)</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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9.99 and Faster</FONT></P></TD>
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Auto Transmission Flexplate (SFI 29.1)
Auto Transmission Flexplate Shield (SFI 30.1)
Auto Transmission Shield (SFI 4.1)
Competition License
Master Cutoff Switch
Neck Collar
Roll Cage - 10 point minimum
Window Net
Parachute (&gt;150 mph)</FONT></P></TD></TR></T></TABLE>


Helmet Ratings:"M" rating is certified for motorcycle use. Since most motorcycle wrecks incur one main impact (supposedly), these helmets only need to protect during one impact. Snell or "SA" ratings are for automotive motorsports, since auto wrecks can incur multiple impacts (rolling over and over for example). For this reason, the SA rating is more stringent. The date after the rating, "85," "00," etc. refers to the certification year, issued every five years. Since helmets age, sanctioning bodies eventually phase out older helmets. The main difference between an SA00 and a SA95 rated helmet, as I understand it, is that nomex lining is now required for SA certification. Prior to 2000 it was just a recommended option.</P>

RJM02GTDrag

Is this for NHRA or IHRA tracks?

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03 Cobra,Intake, Afab TB,14 psi, up and low pullies,heat exchanger fans, Ken Bell spark boost, 55 lb inj,Focus pumps, Diablo chip, ported eaton, Kook Lt headers, Bassani or x, cb, pro 5.0 shifter,dyno 502 rwhp, and 560 torque

jeep45238

Does it really matter if it helps keep you and the crowds in one peice

RJM02GTDrag

Yeah it does matter, the rules at tracks vary alot. I also agree with the safety regs.What I think is really funny is you need all these pre-cautions for cars yet you can buy a stock high performance bike and go 10 seconds @ 140 with your ass hangin out in the wind, throttle shut off and leathers, and no experience, some irony.

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03 Cobra,Intake, Afab TB,14 psi, up and low pullies,heat exchanger fans, Ken Bell spark boost, 55 lb inj,Focus pumps, Diablo chip, ported eaton, Kook Lt headers, Bassani or x, cb, pro 5.0 shifter,dyno 502 rwhp, and 560 torque

jeep45238

You totally missed the point of that post.....

NeoTokyo

I think that was a helpful list of requirments, thanks Killer. Here in Cali there is one more thing, if you car is faster then 12 seconds then you need a rollbar no matter what.... But It keeps you safe.

Thanks again, this is helpful to me because im heading the the track pretty soon, and my stang may be slow right now but thats going to change and my Chevelle is really fast so I need to install the proper safty equipment into it... Ugh I hate to ruin the look with a rollbar



-Neo-

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95' Mustang Mach 1 281 manual - Penny -
Slightly Modded 4.6L / 5.3L ModStroker
RAM King Cobra Super Duty Clutch
White Ext. Charcoal Mach 1 Int.
Mach1 Shaker, badging/Clone
18"x10.5" Y2K Cobra R's

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jeep45238

Then lift off before the 1/4 is up and get on the brakes so you don't trip 12's.

hotrodman

f on that im running c clips,,thoses suckers leak ,,,,got 31 splines..moser axles...going to run low 10s hoping for a 9.99,,i;ll turn up the wick,,