2017 to 2018 Rule Amendments

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by btrc

I would think it would be better to have listed an index or class break-off. As it is you can have two cars in the same class, maybe even the same combo, that would have different rules. One that runs 10.98 needs the shield and one that runs 11.02 doesn't need one.

Absolutely not! All safety rules should be based on E.T. and mph. Physics is unaffected by what decals are on the windows. There's always going to be a line where there are additional safety requirements. It makes far more sense to have one line, instead of numerous arbitrary lines.

This is one of major problems that NHRA has now. The "index or class"-based safety rules that they currently have allow one 275hp combo to go 10.00 with a roll bar, -1 firesuit, etc, while mandating that another 275hp combo running 10.80 must have a full roll cage, -5 firesuit, competition license, and many other things. That is simply indefensible.

[novassdude]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Absolutely not! All safety rules should be based on E.T. and mph. Physics is unaffected by what decals are on the windows. There's always going to be a line where there are additional safety requirements. It makes far more sense to have one line, instead of numerous arbitrary lines.

This is one of major problems that NHRA has now. The "index or class"-based safety rules that they currently have allow one 275hp combo to go 10.00 with a roll bar, -1 firesuit, etc, while mandating that another 275hp combo running 10.80 must have a full roll cage, -5 firesuit, competition license, and many other things. That is simply indefensible.

Excellent point. It makes sense. Problem is it is easier for tech to look at the decal on the window than figure out what each car actually runs. With the direction NHRA tech is going we know what way they will choose.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by novassdude

Excellent point. It makes sense. Problem is it is easier for tech to look at the decal on the window than figure out what each car actually runs. With the direction NHRA tech is going we know what way they will choose.

Looking at the dial-in on the window is even easier.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Looking at the dial-in on the window is even easier.

There is no dial-in on the window during qualifying.

[Bob Schmalz]

So we would put our dial-in on the window before going to tech ?

[reera]

What do the metric guys do?
Only one place to get a shield. Tom waters race car products. Doesn’t clear case braces. On a 69 nova, it requires cutting/modifying floor pan more than rules allow for stock eliminator just to get it to fit. Run a blanket instead? This ain’t tractor pulling. Bye bye 350, hello 6 banger. V/SA here I come.

Ryan Walther
Stock 315

[Casey Miles]

Instead of worrying about blankets and shields, put a standard trans in your cars and see what fun it is racing and shifting gears. With Jericho and Gforce transmissions, reliability is at it's best. The biggest problem is figuring out the clutch, it's cheaper then converter's because you buy one and work with it. Breakage is minimal these days and repeatability is pretty easy.
Just a suggestion.

Casey Miles
248H Stock

[Shaun Quill]

Originally Posted by Casey Miles

Instead of worrying about blankets and shields, put a standard trans in your cars and see what fun it is racing and shifting gears. With Jericho and Gforce transmissions, reliability is at it's best. The biggest problem is figuring out the clutch, it's cheaper then converter's because you buy one and work with it. Breakage is minimal these days and repeatability is pretty easy.
Just a suggestion.

Casey Miles
248H Stock

Amen!!!!!

[Terry Cain]

Originally Posted by reera

What do the metric guys do?
Only one place to get a shield. Tom waters race car products. Doesn’t clear case braces. On a 69 nova, it requires cutting/modifying floor pan more than rules allow for stock eliminator just to get it to fit. Run a blanket instead? This ain’t tractor pulling. Bye bye 350, hello 6 banger. V/SA here I come.

Ryan Walther
Stock 315

Ryan, same with a Corvette. Blanket's got to be hotter and usually when fluid gets hot, it spits it out.