Have The Rules Changed On Wheele Bars

Larry Hill · 03-11-2010, 10:59 AM

It is the part of the rule that states: " bars and associated brackets must be stand alone items and not attached to any suspension or other components." The bars of the Anthony Jones type must be attached to the floor pan or a fabricated bracket to the frame for this type of set up to work. This second mounting point is the base of the fulcrum.
When you mount the bars this way they are no longer "stand alone''
How about it Travis would you care to expound on this further?
Thanks

Bruce Noland · 03-11-2010, 12:40 PM

Larry,
nhra has allowed several different configurations and racers have been running them at Indy for years. Not sure if Travis can respond any further but that is up to him. You know, the nhra thing.

Bill Harris · 03-11-2010, 01:06 PM

Legal or not, they sure are ugly.... just my opinion.

Jeff Lee · 03-11-2010, 04:32 PM

They absolutely do work and they improved my 60' time in D/S. I never questioned the legality but last night I read the rule regarding attachment points and see that there is cause for concern.
I can't imagine tech would have a problem with this product (although they should clarify it in the rulebook if there is not a problem), but I'm wondering what the concern was about attachment points "....and not attached to any suspension or other components." ?

340Cuda · 03-11-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Harris

Legal or not, they sure are ugly.... just my opinion.

I have a set that are powder coated tubing that are more attractive. When I bought mine, that was what they (AJE) were going to. However as much trouble as they had delivering mine they may have gone back to the old design. The did however have no trouble charging my credit card as soon as they got the order, months before delivery.

Bill Lamb

Dinsdale · 03-11-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Harris

Legal or not, they sure are ugly.... just my opinion.

Agreed....... I think they really ruin the look of older cars.

Here's a real 64 T-Bolt that don't need no stinkin' wheelie bars!

Chris1529 · 03-11-2010, 10:09 PM

mount to side of trailer for a multiple cup holder.

03-11-2010, 10:59 AM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,637 Likes: 1,929 Liked 10,701 Times in 2,228 Posts	Re: Have The Rules Changed On Wheele Bars It is the part of the rule that states: " bars and associated brackets must be stand alone items and not attached to any suspension or other components." The bars of the Anthony Jones type must be attached to the floor pan or a fabricated bracket to the frame for this type of set up to work. This second mounting point is the base of the fulcrum. When you mount the bars this way they are no longer "stand alone'' How about it Travis would you care to expound on this further? Thanks __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-11-2010, 12:40 PM	#2
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Have The Rules Changed On Wheele Bars Larry, nhra has allowed several different configurations and racers have been running them at Indy for years. Not sure if Travis can respond any further but that is up to him. You know, the nhra thing. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

03-11-2010, 01:06 PM	#3
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Have The Rules Changed On Wheele Bars Legal or not, they sure are ugly.... just my opinion. __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

03-11-2010, 04:32 PM	#4
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Have The Rules Changed On Wheele Bars They absolutely do work and they improved my 60' time in D/S. I never questioned the legality but last night I read the rule regarding attachment points and see that there is cause for concern. I can't imagine tech would have a problem with this product (although they should clarify it in the rulebook if there is not a problem), but I'm wondering what the concern was about attachment points "....and not attached to any suspension or other components." ? __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

03-11-2010, 10:09 PM	#7
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Have The Rules Changed On Wheele Bars mount to side of trailer for a multiple cup holder. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350