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: Major NHRA Rule Changes for 2005


TheJizzer
03-20-2005, 02:59 PM
Adjustment to E.T. requirements
In a move designed to encourage more street vehicles to compete on the quarter-mile, NHRA has revised its requirements for roll bars, SFI Spec clutches, driveshaft loops, driver restraints, and certain protective clothing.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2005, a roll bar and an SFI 16.1 driver-restraint system will be mandatory on any vehicle running 11.49 or quicker and for convertibles running 13.49 or quicker. An SFI 3.2A/1 jacket will be mandatory for all drivers in vehicles running between 10.00 to 11.49 seconds. On any car running 11.49 or quicker, a flywheel and clutch meeting SFI Spec 1.1 or 1.2 and a flywheel shield meeting SFI Spec 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, or 9.1 will be mandatory. A driveshaft loop will be required on all cars running 13.99 or quicker and utilizing slicks, except vehicles equipped with street tires running 11.49 or slower.

fastgoat
03-20-2005, 11:32 PM
Thanks for the info. B)

TEK GTO
03-20-2005, 11:46 PM
They made this announcement in September or October, my local track is letting everyone go 11.50 but you must have an unaltered firewall.

Nocturn
03-21-2005, 01:19 AM
Now they just need to reclassify t-tops as a hard top car instead of a convertible.