Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment

[jmcarter]

Agree with Tony, some might wonder though if chassis certification level could also be considered a “barrier”. Probably not for parachute, Hans, etc but if a FS car ran quicker than 7.50 on a bye could their competitor(s) protest if they weren’t DQ’d?

[Bob Gullett]

Not sure if that also means if you run in the 9's as in for example a A/SA and don't have the safety equipment to be in the 9's. Just a thought.

[Lenny5160_v2]

Originally Posted by Bob Gullett

Not sure if that also means if you run in the 9's as in for example a A/SA and don't have the safety equipment to be in the 9's. Just a thought.

In my opinion, the wording "Drivers who run under elapsed time barriers outlined in their category" is specific enough that your example wouldn't apply.

Standard safety-related rules would still be in effect on a single as they would be in any other qualification or elimination round.

[onefarmer]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Agree with Tony, some might wonder though if chassis certification level could also be considered a “barrier”. Probably not for parachute, Hans, etc but if a FS car ran quicker than 7.50 on a bye could their competitor(s) protest if they weren’t DQ’d?

I could not think what would happen if a FSS car ran 7.49. Pat would have a stroke I believe. NHRA gets crazy at 7.60. a 7.49 run any where at an event would be DQ maybe for the year, Loss of first born child and a big fine to help enhance the safety of the sport.. LOL

[Adger Smith]

Would the 9.99 number for the NHRA license be considered a barrier?
If a driver ran under the 9.99 would the run be disqualified or the driver for the event?

[FED 387]

I think so ----Wasnt Bo buttner disqualified a while back on a run that was under a "certain" ET because the car was not certified to go in that ET range. ??? FED 387

[NHRA1926]

So, does this apply to all the Super categories also? I.E. if you run under you class index,(10.90, 9.90, 8.90) on a single, you're disqualified? I always thought on a single pass you could run it out the back door and use it as a time trial. Am I miss understanding this new rule?

[James Perrone]

Originally Posted by onefarmer

I could not think what would happen if a FSS car ran 7.49. Pat would have a stroke I believe. NHRA gets crazy at 7.60. a 7.49 run any where at an event would be DQ maybe for the year, Loss of first born child and a big fine to help enhance the safety of the sport.. LOL

The problem with going 749 is you car needs cert to 6.0
All the FX would be junk because you went too fast
More $. More problems
So let it rip Lenny let’s see what happens

[FED 387]

My opinion is ---if you run faster or quicker than whatever you are licensed for your out--

same applies for certification level of the chassis as well as the safety equipment (seat belts/roll bars/drivers suits etc.) you must have to run that ET.

In other words what ET is your license good for and does your chassis safety level as well as protective clothing meet that quicker ET. In many cases it won't.

[onefarmer]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

The problem with going 749 is you car needs cert to 6.0
All the FX would be junk because you went too fast
More $. More problems
So let it rip Lenny let’s see what happens

totally agree with you. the pully changes have been helping with our cars not going sub 7.50. Last one was a real party damper for mine. Since my FX car is done I dont know how much we will be running the FSS cars this year. The 6.0 cert chassis will be good to go now. No worries on going that fast ever with these combos.