Rules for nhra super street

bigpoppa · 05-06-2010, 12:14 AM

Thank you for all of the responses. I have read the entire NHRA rulebook at length and do understand if I run over 135 mph that I need a license and certified cage and at 150 mph need a parachute. My questions were related to wheelbase and weight. Running under 135 mph should be easy as I have a 383 that makes 550 hp and can short shift to slow the truck down a little. I am actually anticipating to run in the neighborhood of 125 to 130 mph. Again thank you to everyone that posted a responce to my question and I hope to see you all at the track soon. I'm sure you will all love a little duck hunting as I have zero drag racing experience.

Bob Verwold · 05-06-2010, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bigpoppa

I'm sure you will all love a little duck hunting as I have zero drag racing experience.

Seems like your jumping into the deep end.

But good luck with your endeavor....

X-TECH MAN · 05-06-2010, 08:30 AM

There is always IHRA if you live close enough. At least H/R (S/ST) runs for a championship and at ALL of thier events. The wt. is a min of 2600 lbs (200 lbs less weight to carry) but I havent kept up over the years to know about the wheelbase requirement.

Sharx · 06-02-2010, 12:57 PM

Didn't Skooter Peaco just run S/St at Norwalk a couple of weeks ago. That truck is a PST look alike. Tony's is a regular cab and may not be that long.

DIAPERMAN · 06-03-2010, 06:55 AM

dont forget your diaper

R&S Motorsports · 06-04-2010, 05:41 PM

I have a regular cab truck almost like Tonys truck, My wheelbase is 109". I strongly doubt that you would get nailed on wheelbase for sure in IHRA but unlikely in NHRA either. IHRA has only a 2600 pound mininum weight (like NHRA should be!!!!). And you will get treated like a real racer that they apperciate you coming and supporting them. I can assure you that at a IHRA national event you will never be pitted 2 miles across the street. I would stick with IHRA if I where you. Just my two cents.

C and W Racing · 06-05-2010, 07:49 AM

If the wheel base on your truck was 125" from the factory then you have no problem. If your truck is an extended cab truck than I'm sure it did. The rules say 120" unless manufactured with a longer wheel base. Read the last sentence after where it says 120" and you will see what I am talking about.
Chuck

Alan Sargent · 10-23-2010, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by bigpoppa

I'm sure you will all love a little duck hunting as I have zero drag racing experience.
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Yeah, but people who race like they have nothing to lose, usually kick butt. Good luck, big.

flash · 07-17-2015, 09:09 AM

run ihra super rod,don't have to do the physical to get liscence.

05-06-2010, 12:14 AM	#1
bigpoppa Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rules for nhra super street Thank you for all of the responses. I have read the entire NHRA rulebook at length and do understand if I run over 135 mph that I need a license and certified cage and at 150 mph need a parachute. My questions were related to wheelbase and weight. Running under 135 mph should be easy as I have a 383 that makes 550 hp and can short shift to slow the truck down a little. I am actually anticipating to run in the neighborhood of 125 to 130 mph. Again thank you to everyone that posted a responce to my question and I hope to see you all at the track soon. I'm sure you will all love a little duck hunting as I have zero drag racing experience.

05-06-2010, 08:30 AM	#3
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Rules for nhra super street There is always IHRA if you live close enough. At least H/R (S/ST) runs for a championship and at ALL of thier events. The wt. is a min of 2600 lbs (200 lbs less weight to carry) but I havent kept up over the years to know about the wheelbase requirement. Last edited by X-TECH MAN; 05-10-2010 at 07:08 AM.

06-02-2010, 12:57 PM	#4
Sharx Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 29 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rules for nhra super street Didn't Skooter Peaco just run S/St at Norwalk a couple of weeks ago. That truck is a PST look alike. Tony's is a regular cab and may not be that long.

06-03-2010, 06:55 AM	#5
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Rules for nhra super street dont forget your diaper

06-04-2010, 05:41 PM	#6
R&S Motorsports Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wind Lake, WI Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rules for nhra super street I have a regular cab truck almost like Tonys truck, My wheelbase is 109". I strongly doubt that you would get nailed on wheelbase for sure in IHRA but unlikely in NHRA either. IHRA has only a 2600 pound mininum weight (like NHRA should be!!!!). And you will get treated like a real racer that they apperciate you coming and supporting them. I can assure you that at a IHRA national event you will never be pitted 2 miles across the street. I would stick with IHRA if I where you. Just my two cents.

06-05-2010, 07:49 AM	#7
C and W Racing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 557 Likes: 6 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Rules for nhra super street If the wheel base on your truck was 125" from the factory then you have no problem. If your truck is an extended cab truck than I'm sure it did. The rules say 120" unless manufactured with a longer wheel base. Read the last sentence after where it says 120" and you will see what I am talking about. Chuck

10-23-2010, 11:59 PM	#8
Alan Sargent Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 33 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rules for nhra super street Originally Posted by bigpoppa I'm sure you will all love a little duck hunting as I have zero drag racing experience. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yeah, but people who race like they have nothing to lose, usually kick butt. Good luck, big.

07-17-2015, 09:09 AM	#9
flash Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 89 Likes: 1 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Rules for nhra super street run ihra super rod,don't have to do the physical to get liscence.