THE NG11 Announcement - No hype, just the facts

**i3igpete** · 06-13-2011, 09:02 PM

05 should be good. you can remove the face visor (only necessary for open wheel)

**Alex3000gt** · 06-13-2011, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by i3igpete

05 should be good. you can remove the face visor (only necessary for open wheel)

10-4.

I believe batteries also have to be strapped down somehow.

I was OK by simply using two big worm clamps and clamping the battery to the tray at NG07. Alan said he would post all the rules tomorrow.

**tabasco122** · 06-13-2011, 09:13 PM

think its time to install my billet optima holder. or is a strap fine?

**Alex3000gt** · 06-13-2011, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by tabasco122

think its time to install my billet optima holder. or is a strap fine?

Rules in previous years said it could not move if tugged on.

The problem is - this year no rules have been posted yet. Keep an eye out, Alan will be posting tomorrow.

**Keyan** · 06-13-2011, 09:37 PM

Crap. I need a helmet.

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**bridge** · 06-13-2011, 10:23 PM

Are you talking about drag?

Last year for road coarse it was up to the driver to make sure they were not leaking fluids, right year helmet, battery strapped down, no loose items, etc etc.

**Lori** · 06-13-2011, 11:08 PM

The ONLY race that the track techs is drag races, and since they haven't supplied me with a current list of rules, then they can't really be too firm about it. But we'll get on that. Alex, you can push all you want, but the truth is that until the track gets back to us, there's nothing we can do. So please stop acting like we're purposely withholding the rules from you or something. We're doing everything we can on this end.

**i3igpete** · 06-13-2011, 11:18 PM

guys, if you're really not sure, you should err on the side of caution. if the battery moves and shorts out your ECU, that's going to be your problem to fix later. both NASA and SCCA say no bungee cords, which you should take to mean no "cables" or "belts" (including ratchet straps). tie it down with metal and bolts somehow, and you should be fine..

**Alex3000gt** · 06-13-2011, 11:29 PM

I got this from the drag track's website:

Originally Posted by Lucas Oil Raceway

Pass Basic NHRA Inspection Rules per the current Year Rulebook.* NHRA 2011 RULEBOOK is on sale in the main office.

Fuel will be sold during*EVERY Wednesday*Night*from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. only.

THE RACE DIRECTOR’S DECISION IS FINAL!

The following are requirements for street legal vehicles:
1. Shorts are NOT PERMITTED when racing and a shirt with sleeves is required to race.
2. Seat belts must be properly mounted.
3. All windows must be present and in good shape and rolled up fully when racing. (no cracks)
4. All automatic transmissions must have operational neutral safety switches.
5. Doors handles operational inside & out.
6. Battery cannot be in driver’s compartment and the battery must have 3/8 bolts to hold it in place.
7. Batteries that are relocated in the trunk must have external cut off switch to the rear of the vehicle labeled "CUT OFF."
8. Radiator must have proper overflow catch tank.
9. Tires must be in good condition.
10. Carburetor must be covered: if there is no hood, live fan must be removed but an electric fan is OK.
11. Carburetor must have “two” return springs installed.
12. Rear seat must be installed or sheet metal covering or trunk bulkhead must be installed.
13. Convertibles must run with top up and driver MUST have a full face helmet meeting the SNELL, 2000 or 2005 rating.
14. All vehicles must have at least one working taillight.
15. All hubcaps and trim rings must be removed.
16. All drivers running vehicles 13.99 or quicker MUST have a full face helmet meeting the SNELL, 2000 or 2005 rating.
17. Slicks are allowed.
18. NO PASSENGERS ARE PERMITTED!
19. If you run quicker than 9.99 seconds you must have an NHRA license.

Looks like my helmet is good to go!

. See you in six days!