How are NHRA points calculated?
In every event but the U.S. Nationals and the Finals, the quickest receives 3 points, second-quickest receives 2 points, and third-quickest receives 1 point. At the U.S. Nationals and the Finals, the points are given to the four quickest, on a 4-3-2-1 scale.
How fast do you need a cage for drag racing?
Roll Cages required on all cars running 6.99* or faster than 135mph. *One exception: full-bodied cars running between 6.40 and 6.99, with unaltered firewalls, floor and body (from firewall rearward – wheel tubes permitted) can compete with just a roll bar.
How fast can you go on a drag strip without a cage?
My daughter told me a lot of people on Instagram are celebrating an announcement from NHRA that 2014 and newer vehicles will be allowed to run as quick as 9.0 secs and 150 mph without a roll cage.
What are the rules for Super Stock drag racing?
Super Street All vehicles must be full-bodied cars and weigh no less than 2,800 pounds except for six-cylinder cars, which may have a minimum weight of 2,000 pounds, and four-cylinder- and rotary-powered cars (1,200 pounds). Engine and chassis modifications are virtually unlimited.
How are drag races scored?
Several measurements are taken for each race: reaction time, elapsed time, and speed. Reaction time is the period from the green light illuminating to the vehicle leaving the staging beams or breaking the guard beam. Elapsed time is the period from the vehicle leaving the starting line to crossing the finish line.
At what ET Do I need a roll cage?
Roll cages are mandatory on all vehicles at 9.99 and quicker or any vehicle running 135 mph or faster (regardless of e.t.), or per class requirements. This style of cage is good till 8.50 1/4-mile times and 179 mph.
What is 7.0 index in drag racing?
No full fiberglass bodies allowed. Original Factory fiber glass bodies only. Vehicles must be street appearing.
What ET is roll cage required?
ROLL CAGE/ROLL BAR: Roll cage is mandatory if entry has an altered floor or firewall, or if vehicle exceeds 135 mph. On all other full bodied applications, a six point roll bar is mandatory.
What quarter mile time requires a roll cage?
A roll cage is mandatory on all convertibles running 10.99 or quicker ¼ or 6.99 or quicker 1/8 mile. See General Regulations. TRANSMISSION SHIELD: SFI 4.1 mandatory on all automatic transmissions equipped entries running 10.99 and quicker 1/4 mile or 6.99 and quicker 1/8 mile.
What is in the NHRA rulebook?
The main NHRA Rulebook is packed with all the information you need to go racing with NHRA, and class-by-class regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and more are all covered in this authoritative handbook.
What are the NHRA requirements for the chassisworks kit?
The Chassisworks kit features a clevis-type connector that is over the minimum thickness required by the NHRA. The swing-out rules are pretty broad and are as follows: 1 5/8-inch O.D. x .083-inch CM or .118-inch MS minimum. Bolts/pins must be 3/8-inch-diameter steel, minimum and in double shear at both ends.
What is the Jr Drag Racing League rulebook?
The Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook also covers everything that families need to know to enter this exciting arena and provide kids as young as 5 years of age their formal introduction to the sport.
What is the “measure twice cut once” rule when installing a pre-bent cage?
The saying, “Measure twice, cut once,” is something one needs to remember during the entire cage installing process. The pre-bent cages are purposefully made long to accommodate for variances in vehicle builds. Also, tack weld the entire cage in place before completely welding it to ensure a better fit.