2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes

[SSDiv6]

Some interesting changes...it looks like you are able to build a Pinto, Vega or Plymouth Arrow for SS/GT class now!

http://www.nhra.com/UserFiles/file/T...2010-26-15.pdf

[Lew Silverman]

Here's another link -

http://www.nhra.com/UserFiles/file/T...2010-26-15.pdf

[Mike Delahanty]

This is interesting. So what type of blinders are still legal?

"Tape of any kind prohibited on any transparent windscreen. The use of any temporary or permanent shielding, including paint, that obstructs the driver’s vision (e.g., blinders, staging aids) and that is attached to the helmet or windscreen is prohibited."

[Don Kennedy]

There is one Super Stock racer who uses Class winning decals to block out the right side of his windshield with the decals .To not see the other cars leaving or the other cars light .it is funny to see this. Totally illegal

[Andrew Hill]

Originally Posted by Mike Delahanty

This is interesting. So what type of blinders are still legal?

"Tape of any kind prohibited on any transparent windscreen. The use of any temporary or permanent shielding, including paint, that obstructs the driver’s vision (e.g., blinders, staging aids) and that is attached to the helmet or windscreen is prohibited."

So that makes it sound like roll bar mounted ones are still legal?

[Austin Ford]

page 34

" Taping or similar modifications to the helmet shield
made by the driver that reduce the driver’s field of vision, and are deemed safe
by driver in the driver’s judgment, are permitted at this time so long as the driver can demonstrate to technical inspectors that the purpose of the modification is to reduce distraction in the driver’s field of vision."

-pretty much means its all still legal for Stock at least

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Austin Ford

page 34

" Taping or similar modifications to the helmet shield
made by the driver that reduce the driver’s field of vision, and are deemed safe
by driver in the driver’s judgment, are permitted at this time so long as the driver can demonstrate to technical inspectors that the purpose of the modification is to reduce distraction in the driver’s field of vision."

-pretty much means its all still legal for Stock at least

Austin, does it sound like it's not legal for SS? I went back to look, and can't find any mention. I'm very old, could have easily missed it.

[Michael Beard]

Cute. Now they require a Competition License, -5 jacket, -5 pants, SFI flexplate and SFI flexplate shield (those two I have already), and a full roll cage, for a car that runs 10.50's All because I have a DragPak motor. A "traditional" engine at the same HP rating would not require all of these updates.

The idea that safety requirements change solely based on the classification decals on the window is asinine. Common sense would dictate that safety rules would be predicated upon ET, MPH, and chassis construction. The one item that they have based on a 9.99 ET break rather than Class is Helmet. Maybe they'll go back now and change it so that 10-sec cars with a Factory engine will be required a full-face helmet too.

[SS3718]

With the speeds of the cars that you could be racing, shouldn't everybody be wearing full face helmets, full cages, ect...?

Nick Morris

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Some interesting changes...it looks like you are able to build a Pinto, Vega or Plymouth Arrow for SS/GT class now!

http://www.nhra.com/UserFiles/file/T...2010-26-15.pdf

Looks that way.
Find a V-8 SS engine rated at 179 h.p and swap it in and run GT/MA @ 2670 lbs. raceweight.