Roll bar questions?????

Nmbr1GMfan · 10-22-2017, 09:26 PM

Well my kid is a shortie and we have a roll bar issue. The rules clearly state that the helmet must be 6" or less from the main hoop, I guess I could move the hoop to the midddle of the door but I'm hoping there's a different solution. Anyone have a similar situation? What's the NHRA's fix going to be?

Darrel Goheen · 10-23-2017, 02:16 AM

The 6" is from the back of the helmet to the roll bar not the top.

Nmbr1GMfan · 10-23-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrel Goheen

The 6" is from the back of the helmet to the roll bar not the top.

Absolutely, and we're 12+ inches away. By short I meant the seat is so far forward.

kansas stocker · 10-23-2017, 10:31 AM

A double hoop would be a fairly simple install. I think a call to your division tech director is in order.
Pete

FireSale · 10-23-2017, 11:30 AM

Add a Funny Car cage? It would close the driver in better and provide for better seat bracing with a cross bar.

Mike Pearson · 10-23-2017, 12:00 PM

Looks like it is just a 6 point roll bar not a cage. I would complete the cage if it were me. Also appears the seat is on an adjustable base. push the seat back during tech and move it forward after. Other option would be to move the seat back and extend the pedals so she can reach.

Nmbr1GMfan · 10-23-2017, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kansas stocker

A double hoop would be a fairly simple install. I think a call to your division tech director is in order.
Pete

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

This is not a rule that is heavily enforced, I wouldn't worry too much about it. I think you would have to find a tech guy on a bad day to get bounced over this one. I've built a lot of roll bars and never seen this come up as an issue.

Jim Caughlin
SS 6019

Have spoken with tech today and I was informed they would be more concerned with head support than the hoops locality to the helmet, I'll also get a second opinion from a different tech person. So far all my questions to NHRA officials have been met with great courtesy. Thanks for everyones responses and help.

HandOverFist · 10-23-2017, 07:44 PM

Would love to have your problem Todd...my helmet is against the hoop every pass in the cramped/confined El Camino.

Travis Miller · 10-24-2017, 08:53 AM

Go to Section 20 page 27 in the NHRA rulebook and build the rest of the rollcage. Problem solved.

Nmbr1GMfan · 10-25-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Miller

Go to Section 20 page 27 in the NHRA rulebook and build the rest of the rollcage. Problem solved.

If I have to that's ok, but for this car I would rather add the weight behind the axle.

10-22-2017, 09:26 PM	#1
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,954 Times in 491 Posts	Roll bar questions????? Well my kid is a shortie and we have a roll bar issue. The rules clearly state that the helmet must be 6" or less from the main hoop, I guess I could move the hoop to the midddle of the door but I'm hoping there's a different solution. Anyone have a similar situation? What's the NHRA's fix going to be? __________________ Todd Greene

10-23-2017, 02:16 AM	#2
Darrel Goheen Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 380 Likes: 226 Liked 70 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Roll bar questions????? The 6" is from the back of the helmet to the roll bar not the top. __________________ Darrel Goheen 785-623-7021 Stock Eliminator 585 94 Camaro Z/28 LT1/ET 585 67 Chevelle 427 Tehnician for JustAnswer.com

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kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 235 Likes: 495 Liked 249 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Roll bar questions????? A double hoop would be a fairly simple install. I think a call to your division tech director is in order. Pete

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FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Roll bar questions????? Add a Funny Car cage? It would close the driver in better and provide for better seat bracing with a cross bar. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

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Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,444 Likes: 613 Liked 1,917 Times in 575 Posts	Re: Roll bar questions????? Looks like it is just a 6 point roll bar not a cage. I would complete the cage if it were me. Also appears the seat is on an adjustable base. push the seat back during tech and move it forward after. Other option would be to move the seat back and extend the pedals so she can reach. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

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HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Roll bar questions????? Would love to have your problem Todd...my helmet is against the hoop every pass in the cramped/confined El Camino. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

10-24-2017, 08:53 AM	#9
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Roll bar questions????? Go to Section 20 page 27 in the NHRA rulebook and build the rest of the rollcage. Problem solved.