Oil-Retention Device

[JP1738]

In the class rules for Stock Eliminator (section 11A), there is made no mention of any oil-containment/retention devices. Section 11B (FSS section) it says an NHRA approved oil retention device is mandatory via general regulations 1:8.

I may or may not have been running an engine diaper on my N/SA wagon. Do I need to be sure to have one for the national event on Thursday? When I built my car at the beginning of the year, I saw no mention of diapers in the stock section so I did not make that a priority for my program. Having a diaper is not a bad thing either, I don't mind running one just for the fact of self preservation.

[JP1738]

Section 1:8 of general regulations only says oil containment devices are mandatory in classes where they are stated as mandatory. I read/understand that as Stock cars are not included in that regulation as there is no mention of it in its class section of the rule book.

[1320racer]

My opinion is every car staging, regardless of ET or class should be required to have an "oil retention device"

[JP1738]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

My opinion is every car staging, regardless of ET or class should be required to have an "oil retention device"

I agree, like I said, in the interest of self preservation, I like having one. Just don't know if it's a rules violation to exclude it for a race or two

[Billy Nees]

The only Stockers that need an "oil retention device" are Factory/Stock classes.