Window Net Rule

CBS · 03-05-2012, 05:45 PM

The latest Rules Updates states that the Window Net rule for 7.50 and slower cars will remain the same as it has been. In other words, you don't have to cert it every 2 years....
Like it has been in the past....

Rock

Ed Carpenter · 03-05-2012, 05:53 PM

Mine was expired in Houston. I was told to replace it and come back to tech. Sooooo????

Dave Layer · 03-05-2012, 06:11 PM

Rock

You DO have to have them certified every 2 years.

Dave

Chad Rhodes · 03-05-2012, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Layer

Rock

You DO have to have them certified every 2 years.

Dave

that's not what the latest rules update says

mr305 · 03-05-2012, 06:32 PM

figures i just bought a new one!!! im so sick of this crap!
Aaron Disinger
327y gt/ha

Dave Layer · 03-05-2012, 07:08 PM

SECTION 20: GENERAL REGULATIONS, INTERIOR: 6, WINDOW NET (Page 29) (3/5/2012) An SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net is mandatory on any full-bodied car required by the rules to have a roll cage. An SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net is mandatory on any full-bodied car running 7.49 (*4.49) or quicker. For full-bodied cars running 7.50 (*4.50) to 9.99 (*6.39) or if vehicle runs 135 mph or faster a ribbon-type or SFI 27.1 mesh-type window net is mandatory unless otherwise specified by class requirements. SFI 27.1 window net, when required, must be updated at two-year intervals from the date of manufacture. Window net must be securely mounted on the inside of the roll cage, with the permanent attachment at the bottom. All attachment points must be designed in an attempt to protect the driver and avoid contact with track surface or guardwall. Eyelet clips, dogleash hardware, hose clamps, etc. prohibited. Penetration of webbing, except as performed by manufacturer, prohibited. Any modification to net must be performed by manufacturer.

Dave

KEVIN T · 03-05-2012, 07:20 PM

I just checked again, from what I'm reading in the 2011 to 2012 NHRA rule book amendments, on page 60
27.1 Window Net (Mesh)............................................ .................2 years
Mesh is struck through, meaning all 27.1 window nets.
Maybe I'm reading to much into it.

Kevin T
S/ST 145T

Greg Barsamian · 03-05-2012, 07:25 PM

I just recieved this an hour ago.

The NHRA has amended rules regarding the requirement of a window net for some of its sportsman and E.T. bracket classes effective March 5, 2012. The amendment clarifies the requirement of a SFI 27.1 window net in all full-bodied vehicles in Advanced E.T., Top Sportsman, Competition Eliminator, Pro Mod, and Pro Stock. See the Rules Amendments that will appear on
www.nhraracer.com
for individual eliminator requirements.

General Regulations

Section 20, page 29

6:3 WINDOW NET

An SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net is mandatory on any full-bodied car required by the rules to have a roll cage. An SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net is mandatory on any full-bodied car running 7.49 (*4.49) or quicker. For full-bodied cars running 7.50 (*4.50) to 9.99 (*6.39) or if vehicle runs 135 mph or faster a ribbon-type or SFI 27.1 mesh-type window net is mandatory unless otherwise specified by class requirements. SFI 27.1 window net, when required, must be updated at two-year intervals from the date of manufacture. Window net must be securely mounted on the inside of the roll cage, with the permanent attachment at the bottom. All attachment points must be designed in an attempt to protect the driver and avoid contact with track surface or guardwall. Eyelet clips, dogleash hardware, hose clamps, etc. prohibited. Penetration of webbing, except as performed by manufacturer, prohibited. Any modification to net must be performed by manufacturer.

Originally it was announced that basically all that were required to have a roll cage were to have an SFI ribbon-type or mesh-type window net that would be required to be updated every 2-years. Basically the 7.50 & slower vehicles (SS, Stock, Super Pro ET, SC, SG & SST) window net rule reverts back to the way that it was with a ribbon-type or SFI 27.1 mesh-type net accepted.
Advanced ET cars 7.49 & quicker, Top Sportsman, Pro Mod and Pro Stock will continue to require a SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net, to be updated every two years.

Bob Mulry · 03-05-2012, 08:12 PM

Just to add more fuel to the fire..............

It looks like SS/JA, SS/J & GT/HA, GT/H and lower don't require a roll cage....

If a roll cage is installed in a car that doesn't require a cage is the window net not mandatory and the car can be run with a cage and no window net AND THE NET DOESN'T NEEDE A RE-CERT??????????

That looks OK to me and it looks like that is what the rulebook says......

Ed it looks like the tech crew at Houston got it wrong if you ran SS/J or GT/K...

Bob

BOBBY BAKER · 03-05-2012, 08:37 PM

All this discussion about window nets. I don't get it. Replace your window net for 25 dollars or buy the whole installation kit including net for 55 dollars. We spend more than that on dinner for 2. If you have a cage,put a window net in it. End of story. Bitch about something else ! Here is a link to window nets and kits http://www.jegs.com/p/G-FORCE/G-FORC...58701/10002/-1

03-05-2012, 05:45 PM	#1
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Window Net Rule The latest Rules Updates states that the Window Net rule for 7.50 and slower cars will remain the same as it has been. In other words, you don't have to cert it every 2 years.... Like it has been in the past.... Rock

03-05-2012, 05:53 PM	#2
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule Mine was expired in Houston. I was told to replace it and come back to tech. Sooooo???? __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

03-05-2012, 06:11 PM	#3
Dave Layer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule Rock You DO have to have them certified every 2 years. Dave

03-05-2012, 06:32 PM	#5
mr305 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Monticello Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Window Net Rule figures i just bought a new one!!! im so sick of this crap! Aaron Disinger 327y gt/ha

03-05-2012, 07:08 PM	#6
Dave Layer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule SECTION 20: GENERAL REGULATIONS, INTERIOR: 6, WINDOW NET (Page 29) (3/5/2012) An SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net is mandatory on any full-bodied car required by the rules to have a roll cage. An SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net is mandatory on any full-bodied car running 7.49 (4.49) or quicker. For full-bodied cars running 7.50 (4.50) to 9.99 (*6.39) or if vehicle runs 135 mph or faster a ribbon-type or SFI 27.1 mesh-type window net is mandatory unless otherwise specified by class requirements. SFI 27.1 window net, when required, must be updated at two-year intervals from the date of manufacture. Window net must be securely mounted on the inside of the roll cage, with the permanent attachment at the bottom. All attachment points must be designed in an attempt to protect the driver and avoid contact with track surface or guardwall. Eyelet clips, dogleash hardware, hose clamps, etc. prohibited. Penetration of webbing, except as performed by manufacturer, prohibited. Any modification to net must be performed by manufacturer. Dave

03-05-2012, 07:20 PM	#7
KEVIN T Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bradenton Fl Posts: 83 Likes: 5 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule I just checked again, from what I'm reading in the 2011 to 2012 NHRA rule book amendments, on page 60 27.1 Window Net (Mesh)............................................ .................2 years Mesh is struck through, meaning all 27.1 window nets. Maybe I'm reading to much into it. Kevin T S/ST 145T Last edited by KEVIN T; 03-05-2012 at 07:22 PM. Reason: omission

03-05-2012, 07:25 PM	#8
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,398 Likes: 708 Liked 410 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule I just recieved this an hour ago. The NHRA has amended rules regarding the requirement of a window net for some of its sportsman and E.T. bracket classes effective March 5, 2012. The amendment clarifies the requirement of a SFI 27.1 window net in all full-bodied vehicles in Advanced E.T., Top Sportsman, Competition Eliminator, Pro Mod, and Pro Stock. See the Rules Amendments that will appear on www.nhraracer.com for individual eliminator requirements. General Regulations Section 20, page 29 6:3 WINDOW NET An SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net is mandatory on any full-bodied car required by the rules to have a roll cage. An SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net is mandatory on any full-bodied car running 7.49 (4.49) or quicker. For full-bodied cars running 7.50 (4.50) to 9.99 (*6.39) or if vehicle runs 135 mph or faster a ribbon-type or SFI 27.1 mesh-type window net is mandatory unless otherwise specified by class requirements. SFI 27.1 window net, when required, must be updated at two-year intervals from the date of manufacture. Window net must be securely mounted on the inside of the roll cage, with the permanent attachment at the bottom. All attachment points must be designed in an attempt to protect the driver and avoid contact with track surface or guardwall. Eyelet clips, dogleash hardware, hose clamps, etc. prohibited. Penetration of webbing, except as performed by manufacturer, prohibited. Any modification to net must be performed by manufacturer. Originally it was announced that basically all that were required to have a roll cage were to have an SFI ribbon-type or mesh-type window net that would be required to be updated every 2-years. Basically the 7.50 & slower vehicles (SS, Stock, Super Pro ET, SC, SG & SST) window net rule reverts back to the way that it was with a ribbon-type or SFI 27.1 mesh-type net accepted. Advanced ET cars 7.49 & quicker, Top Sportsman, Pro Mod and Pro Stock will continue to require a SFI 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type window net, to be updated every two years.

03-05-2012, 08:12 PM	#9
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule Just to add more fuel to the fire.............. It looks like SS/JA, SS/J & GT/HA, GT/H and lower don't require a roll cage.... If a roll cage is installed in a car that doesn't require a cage is the window net not mandatory and the car can be run with a cage and no window net AND THE NET DOESN'T NEEDE A RE-CERT?????????? That looks OK to me and it looks like that is what the rulebook says...... Ed it looks like the tech crew at Houston got it wrong if you ran SS/J or GT/K... Bob __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports Last edited by Bob Mulry; 03-05-2012 at 09:45 PM. Reason: for the dummies

03-05-2012, 08:37 PM	#10
BOBBY BAKER Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: OHIO Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule All this discussion about window nets. I don't get it. Replace your window net for 25 dollars or buy the whole installation kit including net for 55 dollars. We spend more than that on dinner for 2. If you have a cage,put a window net in it. End of story. Bitch about something else ! Here is a link to window nets and kits http://www.jegs.com/p/G-FORCE/G-FORC...58701/10002/-1 __________________ Bobby Baker 3185 STK, 3686 SS Last edited by BOBBY BAKER; 03-05-2012 at 08:41 PM. Reason: more info