NHRA and Generators

mannymen · 05-20-2009, 12:22 PM

Do you need an above the trailer exhaust for ALL generators or does this only apply to RV installed generators. Does the rule apply to portable generators?

No rule book handy to verify

Thanks
Manny

FED 387 · 05-20-2009, 12:42 PM

find the info in NHRA rule book in General Regulations section 9.4-----Comp 387

Mike Carr · 05-20-2009, 12:49 PM

"All generators, air compressors, etc. that are powered by an internal combustion engine must have the exhaust directed up and above the top of the trailer, truck, RV, tent/awning, etc. and clear of other people's pits" is the wording in the rulebook.

buzzinhalfdozen · 05-20-2009, 01:04 PM

Not positive on this but I believe it does not apply to portable gens. Only perm. mounted units, not sure if I read that in DRAGSTER or the rule book but do recall reading it. best bet is to call Div. office, this is what these people are paid for ....to answer our questions. Joe

Dick Butler · 05-20-2009, 01:08 PM

One Good NHRA move..... Now lights on all golf carts or motorized vehicles used in pits after dark

buzzinhalfdozen · 05-20-2009, 01:27 PM

Dick, that's actually one I do agree with, at alot of tracks this is not an issue however some are pretty dark. It really can't hurt to be LIT up after dark, this could actually prevent an accident from happening. The gen exhaust thing in my experience has always been an act of consideration, mine is very quiet We sleep within a fwe feet of it however I always seem to get pitted next to the guy with the Industrial 10k unit that wants to run it all nite. Joe

herbjr · 05-20-2009, 01:58 PM

I always park beside him.....plus on the other side is the guy who sets his timing at 7am.

Bill Belden · 05-20-2009, 04:03 PM

Portable Generators are excluded

05-20-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	NHRA and Generators Do you need an above the trailer exhaust for ALL generators or does this only apply to RV installed generators. Does the rule apply to portable generators? No rule book handy to verify Thanks Manny __________________ N/A

05-20-2009, 12:42 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,416 Likes: 522 Liked 330 Times in 178 Posts	Re: NHRA and Generators find the info in NHRA rule book in General Regulations section 9.4-----Comp 387

05-20-2009, 12:49 PM	#3
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: NHRA and Generators "All generators, air compressors, etc. that are powered by an internal combustion engine must have the exhaust directed up and above the top of the trailer, truck, RV, tent/awning, etc. and clear of other people's pits" is the wording in the rulebook. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

05-20-2009, 01:04 PM	#4
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: NHRA and Generators Not positive on this but I believe it does not apply to portable gens. Only perm. mounted units, not sure if I read that in DRAGSTER or the rule book but do recall reading it. best bet is to call Div. office, this is what these people are paid for ....to answer our questions. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

05-20-2009, 01:08 PM	#5
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: NHRA and Generators One Good NHRA move..... Now lights on all golf carts or motorized vehicles used in pits after dark

05-20-2009, 01:27 PM	#6
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: NHRA and Generators Dick, that's actually one I do agree with, at alot of tracks this is not an issue however some are pretty dark. It really can't hurt to be LIT up after dark, this could actually prevent an accident from happening. The gen exhaust thing in my experience has always been an act of consideration, mine is very quiet We sleep within a fwe feet of it however I always seem to get pitted next to the guy with the Industrial 10k unit that wants to run it all nite. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

05-20-2009, 01:58 PM	#7
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: NHRA and Generators I always park beside him.....plus on the other side is the guy who sets his timing at 7am.

05-20-2009, 04:03 PM	#8
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NHRA and Generators Portable Generators are excluded __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]