Rules for nhra super street

[bigpoppa]

My question is, how well are the rules for this class policed. I have a pro stock truck copy that has a 125 inch wheelbase that I would like to run in super street, but, the rules state the wheelbase cannot exceed 120 inches.. It also a bit tough to get the 2800 lb min weight for this class. I would like to run super gas where none of this would be an issue, However,I cannot get licensed due to medications I take for my heart (Blood thinners), Therefore, I must run super street. Any info will be greatly appreciated. If it matters I will be running division 6 and 7. thanks in advance for any info.
Ray

[Cisco Kid]

tony hall runs a s10,i have seen alot of trucks in sst,but i dont recall too many haas or bickle pro stock trucks and the weight ha ha i think thats a joke! but i would ask him on here and get his wheelbase i am sure he could give you more info on or if he had any issues on tech with his...i am fed up with nhra stuff gonna race 1 or 2 points meets then bracket race!

[mitch sowers]

I think you would be busted on weight, before you would on wheelbase!
Here in div. 3 they do check the weight , at the div. & nat. events.

That would not be good if you made it to the money rounds , then got busted on weight.............
Mitch s/st- s/g 366P

[Bob Verwold]

I'm not sure but after 135 or 150mph don't ya need a license? Or am I thinking about the chass cert.

Mitch you have a PM

[sst3447]

they do weigh at all races , anything over 135mph you need a chassis tag and physical and your license which is the same for super gas, have never seen them check wheelbase before

[Cisco Kid]

my car is right on 2800lbs,but my chassis is certified also...my car is capable of running 150+ but i short shift so there is less wear and tear on my junk...plus the chassis cert is good to have just incase there are any structural damage that is un seen...and i had to do the physical and all that good stuff...but i have been weighed,but never checked my wheelbase good luck!!

[Michael Pliska]

I've seen plenty of light cars in S/ST. I remember an old Brogie roadster in CA that ran it, he had a huge rear bumper that was rumored to be mostly filled with lead. Looks like 500 lbs is max ballast:

If additional ballast is needed and is permitted by Class
Requirements, it must be permanently attached to frame, bolted with
two 1/2-inch-diameter bolts per 100 pounds, with nuts welded to
bolts. Maximum amount of removable and/or permanent ballast,
unless otherwise stated under Class Requirements, is 500 pounds.
Cars running 8.49 and quicker are limited to 250 pounds maximum,
per SFI chassis specification.

Per Gen Regs 4.2.

[sst7250]

I agree that you woudl be called on the weight long before the wheelbase. Also as stated anything over135 and you need a license. I have been weighed, but only after final rounds, however I imagine if someone said something to the officials that you could be weighed at any point. I am well over weight and go over 150, at anything over 150 you will also need a chute. When looking at licensing you have to take into consideration the MPH as well as the ET.

[bigpoppa]

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]

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....