License Question

nickh · 02-02-2017, 07:20 PM

Great post and responses. I did the same thing when I had my 7 second camaro. Went out on test and tune night, did shut off passes got comfortable with the car.

Track and fellow racers were great in accomodating me in keeping track clear, witnessing and signing off on paperwork, make sure you get a track official to sign off as well.

Made mid 8 second passes on motor, turned on NOS in two full passes into the sevens. Did not want to go faster than 7.50 kept it moderately sane on full passes...LOL

bsimms89 · 02-10-2017, 03:45 PM

Thanks for the advice, I have actually already considered frank Hawleys classes and looked into it, it just sucks that he isn't having anything in the northeast until like august at maple grove, if I did that I would like to to the one where you use your own car but that means I'd either have to travel pretty far or wait until august

Ed Wright · 02-10-2017, 10:03 PM

Have you looked into Scotty Richardson's schools? He may have something in your area. Great guy.

bsimms89 · 07-12-2017, 03:12 PM

I know I'm reviving an old thread. But my car was just finished being build, and i called Frank Hawley the earliest they can get me in is early September, I am planning on taking my license runs through them.

Like before I am still wondering if I head to a test and tune night and go easy on it to get some practice in is there a chance the officials will give me a hard time since I don't have the license yet and it'll be pretty clear my car can do faster. I'm just trying to get an answer as its a couple hours each way to the nearest track and I don't want to drive all the way there to get told that they won't let me do any runs.

ss3011 · 07-12-2017, 04:16 PM

I brought my car to my home track , Milan Dragway , after getting the car Teched in I went and talked to the Track Manager . She was so helpful in setting me up with the required runs , and also found several Racers to sign for the runs . At the end of the day , I had completed all the runs , and had the signed documents . I sent them in to Division 3 headquarters and was able to get a temporary license so I could legally run the car , while I was waiting for the official license which comes from NHRA in California . My local track was very helpful , the whole process was easy .

Lenny5160 · 07-12-2017, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bsimms89

I know I'm reviving an old thread. But my car was just finished being build, and i called Frank Hawley the earliest they can get me in is early September, I am planning on taking my license runs through them.

Like before I am still wondering if I head to a test and tune night and go easy on it to get some practice in is there a chance the officials will give me a hard time since I don't have the license yet and it'll be pretty clear my car can do faster. I'm just trying to get an answer as its a couple hours each way to the nearest track and I don't want to drive all the way there to get told that they won't let me do any runs.

As long as you don't actually run quicker than you are currently legal for, there isn't anything for the track to say.

POSSIBLY they could hassle you for exceeding the 1/8 mile requirements if you run it all out to the 1/8 before lifting.

If they ask in Tech what the car runs, just tell them that you don't know and you are only planning to make some launches and early shutoff runs. You'll be fine.

02-02-2017, 07:20 PM	#1
nickh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 819 Likes: 3,535 Liked 642 Times in 192 Posts	Re: License Question Great post and responses. I did the same thing when I had my 7 second camaro. Went out on test and tune night, did shut off passes got comfortable with the car. Track and fellow racers were great in accomodating me in keeping track clear, witnessing and signing off on paperwork, make sure you get a track official to sign off as well. Made mid 8 second passes on motor, turned on NOS in two full passes into the sevens. Did not want to go faster than 7.50 kept it moderately sane on full passes...LOL

02-10-2017, 03:45 PM	#2
bsimms89 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 71 Likes: 30 Liked 71 Times in 20 Posts	Re: License Question Thanks for the advice, I have actually already considered frank Hawleys classes and looked into it, it just sucks that he isn't having anything in the northeast until like august at maple grove, if I did that I would like to to the one where you use your own car but that means I'd either have to travel pretty far or wait until august

02-10-2017, 10:03 PM	#3
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: License Question Have you looked into Scotty Richardson's schools? He may have something in your area. Great guy. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

07-12-2017, 03:12 PM	#4
bsimms89 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 71 Likes: 30 Liked 71 Times in 20 Posts	Re: License Question I know I'm reviving an old thread. But my car was just finished being build, and i called Frank Hawley the earliest they can get me in is early September, I am planning on taking my license runs through them. Like before I am still wondering if I head to a test and tune night and go easy on it to get some practice in is there a chance the officials will give me a hard time since I don't have the license yet and it'll be pretty clear my car can do faster. I'm just trying to get an answer as its a couple hours each way to the nearest track and I don't want to drive all the way there to get told that they won't let me do any runs.

07-12-2017, 04:16 PM	#5
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 909 Likes: 70 Liked 239 Times in 114 Posts	Re: License Question I brought my car to my home track , Milan Dragway , after getting the car Teched in I went and talked to the Track Manager . She was so helpful in setting me up with the required runs , and also found several Racers to sign for the runs . At the end of the day , I had completed all the runs , and had the signed documents . I sent them in to Division 3 headquarters and was able to get a temporary license so I could legally run the car , while I was waiting for the official license which comes from NHRA in California . My local track was very helpful , the whole process was easy .