NHRA 2013 Rules Amendments

1855sc · 02-08-2013, 05:41 PM

NHRA has amended a rule for EXHAUST/COLLECTORS in their latest update (2/4/13). LOKAR has recieved several calls regarding this change but it doesnt take affect unitil January 2014. When the parts are available from LOKAR, we will have them available for purchase. They are NOT currently available.
SECTON 20: GENERAL REGULATIONS, ENGINE: 1, 1.3 EXHAUST (Page 3) (2/4/2013)
All cars must be equipped with exhaust collectors, headers, or stacks installed to direct exhaust out of car body to rear of car, away from driver and fuel tank. No part of the exhaust system may be routed through the driver’s compartment.
Exhaust collectors/stacks must be securely fastened (i.e., metal connector straps, bolted, welded, etc.) to prevent loss of collector/stacks during competition. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, removable multi-piece exhaust collectors/stacks must be securely fastened with an NHRA accepted header tether, such as Lokar’s 1400009 or 1401009 to prevent loss of collector/stacks during competition.
Please use the following link for all the amendments.

http://www.nhra.com/userfiles/file/2...s%202-4-13.pdf

Thanks!

Ken & Debbie Moses

Tom Goldman · 02-08-2013, 06:15 PM

Sounds like a response to the unfortunate accident at Atco ,when several people were injured by a flying collector.
I usually dont jump on NHRA's bandwagon when we have to spend money on new stuff, this is a reasonable rule.
Consider not only the possibility of injury to crew or spectators, but loose a collector down track and run over it , the consequences could be catastrophic.

Glenn Quinn · 02-08-2013, 07:04 PM

Since my exhaust exits through the body just behind the front wheel, I should be OK with this?

C and W Racing · 02-09-2013, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn Quinn

Since my exhaust exits through the body just behind the front wheel, I should be OK with this?

Sounds like you would as long as the collector has a teather attached
Chuck

Bob Armstrong · 02-09-2013, 06:52 PM

http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/dra...g.html?t=34740

frank v · 02-09-2013, 07:18 PM

Are collectors falling off a common problem?

02-08-2013, 05:41 PM	#1
1855sc Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 214 Likes: 16 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	NHRA 2013 Rules Amendments NHRA has amended a rule for EXHAUST/COLLECTORS in their latest update (2/4/13). LOKAR has recieved several calls regarding this change but it doesnt take affect unitil January 2014. When the parts are available from LOKAR, we will have them available for purchase. They are NOT currently available. SECTON 20: GENERAL REGULATIONS, ENGINE: 1, 1.3 EXHAUST (Page 3) (2/4/2013) All cars must be equipped with exhaust collectors, headers, or stacks installed to direct exhaust out of car body to rear of car, away from driver and fuel tank. No part of the exhaust system may be routed through the driver’s compartment. Exhaust collectors/stacks must be securely fastened (i.e., metal connector straps, bolted, welded, etc.) to prevent loss of collector/stacks during competition. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, removable multi-piece exhaust collectors/stacks must be securely fastened with an NHRA accepted header tether, such as Lokar’s 1400009 or 1401009 to prevent loss of collector/stacks during competition. Please use the following link for all the amendments. http://www.nhra.com/userfiles/file/2...s%202-4-13.pdf Thanks! Ken & Debbie Moses Last edited by 1855sc; 02-08-2013 at 05:43 PM. Reason: forgot signature

02-08-2013, 06:15 PM	#2
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,478 Likes: 894 Liked 886 Times in 238 Posts	Re: NHRA 2013 Rules Amendments Sounds like a response to the unfortunate accident at Atco ,when several people were injured by a flying collector. I usually dont jump on NHRA's bandwagon when we have to spend money on new stuff, this is a reasonable rule. Consider not only the possibility of injury to crew or spectators, but loose a collector down track and run over it , the consequences could be catastrophic. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

02-08-2013, 07:04 PM	#3
Glenn Quinn Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA 2013 Rules Amendments Since my exhaust exits through the body just behind the front wheel, I should be OK with this?

02-09-2013, 06:52 PM	#5
Bob Armstrong Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New England Posts: 15 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA 2013 Rules Amendments http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/dra...g.html?t=34740

02-09-2013, 07:18 PM	#6
frank v Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ny Posts: 286 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA 2013 Rules Amendments Are collectors falling off a common problem? __________________ s/g 1620