Do I need a parachute?

csjta · 11-27-2011, 07:50 PM

Since NHRA is coming back to my area, I just want to make sure my car will pass tech

I Bracket Race the car, that's it. So I will be Bracket Racing in the No Electronics Class at VMP

The car in current trim runs in the 9.70's at 138 mph

I have Cage, Window Net, Full Face, Gloves, Neck Collar and Suit. I do not have a NHRA License and the Cage is not certed

I'm guessing I will need those also?

Thanks

jmcarter · 11-27-2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csjta

Since NHRA is coming back to my area, I just want to make sure my car will pass tech

I Bracket Race the car, that's it. So I will be Bracket Racing in the No Electronics Class at VMP

The car in current trim runs in the 9.70's at 138 mph

I have Cage, Window Net, Full Face, Gloves, Neck Collar and Suit. I do not have a NHRA License and the Cage is not certed

I'm guessing I will need those also?

Thanks

No chute (would apply if running 150) but you'll need the license and certified cage. Got a diaper? SFI damper, shield/bellhousing ? At least a SA2000 helmet? Etc?

Jim Wahl · 11-27-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

No chute (would apply if running 150) but you'll need the license and certified cage. Got a diaper? SFI damper, shield/bellhousing ? At least a SA2000 helmet? Etc?

Gotta be at least a SA2005 now. (as of 01/01'2012). Jim

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csjta · 11-27-2011, 10:16 PM

Looks like I'll need a Diaper, License and Cage cert, I have everything else

Not too bad

Diaper Manufactures , can someone point me in a direction here?

TIA

THE LEGEND · 11-27-2011, 11:57 PM

Diaper- Call DRE.

I'll bet you need a chute. You should need everything that S/G needs
Chip Johnson

Dinsdale · 11-28-2011, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

Diaper- Call DRE.

I'll bet you need a chute. You should need everything that S/G needs
Chip Johnson

You don't need a chute unless you go over 150 MPH and may not even need a diaper. Depends (no joke intended) on the track. 9 second bracket cars here in the Pacific N/W aren't required to have a diaper. (yet)

Phillip marvetz · 11-28-2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by csjta

Looks like I'll need a Diaper, License and Cage cert, I have everything else

Not too bad

Diaper Manufactures , can someone point me in a direction here?

TIA

Or slow the car down to run 10's and save a bunch of $$$$

C and W Racing · 11-28-2011, 09:19 AM

I think ever one should be required to have a diaper. I know a lot of people don't want to hassel with one, But having wrecked a car after getting in oil put out by the car in front of me makes me feel that way. Spend 20 to 25 thousand dollars fixing your car because you wrecked because of someone elses will change your mind in a hurry. Also, how many times have you been at a track and there has been a lot of down time while they are cleaning the track after someone has oiled it down. Thats one of the biggest reasons I don't bracket race much any more. Way too much down time from clean up.
Chuck

csjta · 11-28-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

Or slow the car down to run 10's and save a bunch of $$$$

I've thought about that too, still an option...

Dave Ribeiro · 11-28-2011, 10:46 AM

Csjta,

You have a PM...

11-27-2011, 07:50 PM	#1
csjta Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 66 Likes: 32 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do I need a parachute? Since NHRA is coming back to my area, I just want to make sure my car will pass tech I Bracket Race the car, that's it. So I will be Bracket Racing in the No Electronics Class at VMP The car in current trim runs in the 9.70's at 138 mph I have Cage, Window Net, Full Face, Gloves, Neck Collar and Suit. I do not have a NHRA License and the Cage is not certed I'm guessing I will need those also? Thanks

11-27-2011, 10:16 PM	#4
csjta Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 66 Likes: 32 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do I need a parachute? Looks like I'll need a Diaper, License and Cage cert, I have everything else Not too bad Diaper Manufactures , can someone point me in a direction here? TIA

11-27-2011, 11:57 PM	#5
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Do I need a parachute? Diaper- Call DRE. I'll bet you need a chute. You should need everything that S/G needs Chip Johnson

11-28-2011, 09:19 AM	#8
C and W Racing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 554 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 1 Post	Re: Do I need a parachute? I think ever one should be required to have a diaper. I know a lot of people don't want to hassel with one, But having wrecked a car after getting in oil put out by the car in front of me makes me feel that way. Spend 20 to 25 thousand dollars fixing your car because you wrecked because of someone elses will change your mind in a hurry. Also, how many times have you been at a track and there has been a lot of down time while they are cleaning the track after someone has oiled it down. Thats one of the biggest reasons I don't bracket race much any more. Way too much down time from clean up. Chuck

11-28-2011, 10:46 AM	#10
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Do I need a parachute? Csjta, You have a PM... __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK