Originally Posted by Travis Miller (Post 545029)

On www.nhraracer.com a new rule revision for Stock and S/S dated 9/12/2017 has been posted.

The old rule read...Driver and passenger-side seats must be identical in appearance.

The new rule reads as follows:

If a full-sized corporate OEM driver’s seat is used, the passenger seat must be identical in appearance to the driver’s seat. If a full-sized aftermarket driver’s seat is used the passenger seat must be full-sized and identical in appearance to the driver’s seat being used or must be a full-sized corporate OEM passenger-seat.

That means an aftermarket passenger seat cannot be drilled full of lightening holes or have the upper portion/head rest cut off. Its time for a few racers to buy a new passenger seat because they butchered the seat.

Originally Posted by 600ci (Post 545155)

new nhra rule all drivers must have a minimum of 20%hair on there body
no shaved heads and torso. for weight advantage

Originally Posted by Steve Polhill (Post 545161)

No Problem, but what if your head is naturally bald? Do I have to ad weight to compensate?

Originally Posted by SSDiv6 (Post 545077)

My personal opinion, after seeing the outcome of bruises and injuries on other racers that have experienced accidents, and taking in to account the current speeds, I will not go low cost, or use a fiberglass or metal seat with just a cover, or compromise because visibility on a racing seat.

In my new Comp car, I am using an FIA approved seat, with support and cushioning to protect my body in the event of an accident and also allows me the use of a HANS device.

Yes, they are expensive when compared to an aluminum Kirkey, nevertheless, I will never compromise my safety.

The two brands I recommend are Cobra and Racetech.

For the passenger seat, I purchased an Ebay, Chinese made, racing seat that looks identical to my FIA approved seat and it only cost me $75.00.

Below is the Cobra seat I am using and next is the Racetech seat used by many in their drag cars.

Originally Posted by Coleydog (Post 545177)

While some seats are better than factory what saves you are the properly attached and tightened seat belts. Plenty of studies on this.

Originally Posted by SSDiv6 (Post 545179)

Any FIA approved racing seat will be a better design than an OEM for racing. The reason why the Drag Paks have Dodge Viper seats, the COPO cars have Sparco seats and the Cobra Jets have Recaro seats.

It must be assumed that anyone that races, would be aware to make sure their seat belts are properly anchored and tight, and as usual, there are exceptions...
I have heard of racers that leave their seat belts loose so they can turn their heads and be able to look at he other lane, putting themselves and others at risk.

Originally Posted by carbuilder (Post 545180)

Another reason to shorten pass seat height, obviously no performance advantage, safer operation is all I see,,,, how much weight do you think shortening a aluminium seat gais you,,,, less than a pound for sure

Originally Posted by SSDiv6 (Post 545162)

Steve, there is an exemption for bald Canadians....:D

Originally Posted by The Hawk (Post 545187)

Other than the drivers not having the proper safety equipment on for the ET`s they`re running, this whole thread is a joke.