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11-15-2015, 04:16 PM | #1 |
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Sportsman Participation
NHRA has issued a press to release to encourage sportsman participation announcing, "a streamlining of its competition license program effective Jan. 1, 2016."
If I am reading the chart correctly, it looks like you won't need a medical exam for Stock, Super Stock, Super Street, Super Gas, Super Comp or as fast as 7.50 in Sportsman bracket racing. |
11-16-2015, 08:18 AM | #2 |
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Re: Sportsman Participation
That's great news, I've been considering getting a S/G license the Medical form looked like a PIA. I wonder if over 55 years old you still have to get a EKG. Also the S/G lic form said you made 6 different types (half to full) pass's is that true.
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11-16-2015, 09:05 AM | #3 |
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Re: Sportsman Participation
Robbie, see the other thread, it's likely to get more attention/replies. Know you're use to running fast but relative to getting the required number of runs I encourage anyone getting a license to attend Frank Hawley's school, it's not just the runs, Frank covers a great deal in his classroom instruction and is a great teacher/speaker. Hope the new rule doesn't encourage those not accustomed to quick rides from trying to get in a 8 second car and attempting it on their own.
BTW any MD can complete the form in just a few minutes if you've had a clean physical recently, would be even easier if the doctor has done others previously since it likely differs from those required for pilots, SCCA, etc.
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11-22-2015, 12:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: Sportsman Participation
makes you wonder if racers that are taking blood thinners that have not been able to compete will be able too since a physical is not required now
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11-24-2015, 05:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: Sportsman Participation
I would say all of the ones that did not sell their cars......
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11-24-2015, 08:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: Sportsman Participation
Having been licensed in Comp Elim/SS/Stock for many years I would think that the 55 and up group is still going to be required to have an EKG--for those that have insurance or are on Medicare if your Doc will say you had "some chest bother(pains)" and he was concerned a little & he thought it might be a good idea to do the EKG just to be on the safe side they will pay for it ( Medicare definitely does)---Otherwise an EKG can be about $150-300 depending on where you get it done--Also Medicare will pay for ONE physical every 12 months so you can save there just print out the NHRA forms and take them to your Dr.--FED 387
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