Window Net Rule

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

lstanford · 03-05-2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBY BAKER

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 !

Wow, I like it. I'm with you. It's not like YOUR window net is protecting the NHRA. I guess some racers don't care if they have a left arm.

CBS · 03-05-2012, 09:19 PM

I verified it with Jay.....the rule goes back to the way it was for 7.50 and slower cars.....effective 3-5-12

No you don't have to have your net recerted every 2 years....

Rock

Angelo DiTocco · 03-05-2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBS

I verified it with Jay.....the rule goes back to the way it was for 7.50 and slower cars.....effective 3-5-12

No you don't have to have your net recerted every 2 years....

Rock

Rock
Thanks for the clarification.

thomas sheehan · 03-05-2012, 10:31 PM

Which one needs recertified every two years? ribbon or mesh?
which one doesn't?

Darrin Christen · 03-05-2012, 10:32 PM

That figures, I just bought a new one to replace the perfectly good one I already had. Oh well!

buzzinhalfdozen · 03-06-2012, 02:22 PM

Thanks Rock for that info, I was about a week away from ordering my new one, mines a custom size so the 25-55- dollar deal doesn't go for me. Don't mind spending money on things that are needed but find it hard to throw perfectly good stuff in the trash. Now if they would come to their senses on the seat belts........ Joe

1320racer · 03-06-2012, 04:06 PM

I'd expect bracket racers to bitch about such things but class racers, say it ain't so. $25 or $125, is pennies compared to what these cars cost to build and race no mind the cost of the stackers and motorhomes that fill the pits.

03-05-2012, 07:25 PM	#1
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,401 Likes: 725 Liked 427 Times in 97 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	#2
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	#3
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

03-05-2012, 09:19 PM	#5
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule I verified it with Jay.....the rule goes back to the way it was for 7.50 and slower cars.....effective 3-5-12 No you don't have to have your net recerted every 2 years.... Rock

03-05-2012, 10:31 PM	#7
thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule Which one needs recertified every two years? ribbon or mesh? which one doesn't? __________________ Tom Sheehan SS GT/NA 1046

03-05-2012, 10:32 PM	#8
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Window Net Rule That figures, I just bought a new one to replace the perfectly good one I already had. Oh well! __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

03-06-2012, 02:22 PM	#9
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule Thanks Rock for that info, I was about a week away from ordering my new one, mines a custom size so the 25-55- dollar deal doesn't go for me. Don't mind spending money on things that are needed but find it hard to throw perfectly good stuff in the trash. Now if they would come to their senses on the seat belts........ Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

03-06-2012, 04:06 PM	#10
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Window Net Rule I'd expect bracket racers to bitch about such things but class racers, say it ain't so. $25 or $125, is pennies compared to what these cars cost to build and race no mind the cost of the stackers and motorhomes that fill the pits. Last edited by 1320racer; 03-06-2012 at 04:08 PM.