2009 Rule Changes
 

Way to go to D5 for being on top of it again this year.

http://www.nhradiv5.com/apcm/templat...3889&zoneid=15

Looks like no more pajama pants for the majority..lol

Re: 2009 Rule Changes
 

This is going to make the SS class very interesting:

Super Stock/MX

An “EX” class will be added to accommodate All-Motor cars from the NHRA Sport Compact Series: EX – 11.50 or more pounds per cubic inch, Naturally aspirated, Methanol only, Front-wheel-drive only, Full-bodied

http://www.nhra.com/content/news/33870.htm

Re: 2009 Rule Changes
 

Good and bad I can see....but truthfully, long over due in my opinion.

Strange that in my low 10sec bracket Chevelle it appears I can still wear Zuba style pants, but in my mid 10sec Super Stock car I need SFI pants?!?!

I think this is going to be an NHRA rule Troy, not just D5. I believe D5 just posted it first.

Re: 2009 Rule Changes
 

That can`t be right, SFI pants for Stockers from AA thru M/SA?!? A few years ago, even the A/S-A/SA cars didn`t even need a jacket!

Re: 2009 Rule Changes
 

Nope...it's 100% for real....I just talked to my SAC rep here in D5. It includes anyone running quicker than 11.49---regardless of class.

Re: 2009 Rule Changes
 

You guys got so excited about the pants, you missed the paragraph for Stock about valve size and stem diameter remaining but valve angle ,in parentheses, states that any valve angle may be used. .......I know the same thing was shown last year, only to be left as it had been for years, but this time it appears there is an emphisis shown on the change of angle. .....Maby one of the sportsman reps knows if this rule was on the table for change? ........Since my car has a 30 deg intake ,I am naturally interested if we will be able to make a change. ......Tom

Re: 2009 Rule Changes
 

If I recall correctly, the valve angle change was actually in the 2008 rule revisions. It appears that all of the changes listed include the 2008 rule revisions and 2009 rule changes.

Re: 2009 Rule Changes
 

I bought some Summit sweat pants to wear over shorts, in the summer, so now just buy 32a1 pants to put over the shorts. I'm with Tom, check the valve job rule, pants don't make HP.

Re: 2009 Rule Changes
 

Jim, thats why I'm questioning it. .. I thought they originaly said any valve angle , then later said the original angle had to be retained as it had been previously. ....Since the car was parked this year, I may have missed it, but I plan to have it back out next year, and don't want to miss a change like that. ....I'll have to go back and re read the revisions. ....Tom

Re: 2009 Rule Changes
 

Damn, old age is creeping up on me. .....Jim you are correct, the revision was made last December. ......Had I been working on my AMX instead of the Vette, and Matyas' various projects , I would have known that! ....Now I can buy new valves to go with the pushrods and guideplates. .....,and another pair of SFI pants for the Stocker! ......Tom