2009 Rule Changes

Troy Henderson · 11-05-2008, 01:31 PM

Way to go to D5 for being on top of it again this year.

http://www.nhradiv5.com/apcm/templat...3889&zoneid=15

Looks like no more pajama pants for the majority..lol

SSDiv6 · 11-05-2008, 02:01 PM

This is going to make the SS class very interesting:

Super Stock/MX

An “EX” class will be added to accommodate All-Motor cars from the NHRA Sport Compact Series: EX – 11.50 or more pounds per cubic inch, Naturally aspirated, Methanol only, Front-wheel-drive only, Full-bodied

http://www.nhra.com/content/news/33870.htm

5919 SSKA · 11-05-2008, 02:12 PM

Good and bad I can see....but truthfully, long over due in my opinion.

Strange that in my low 10sec bracket Chevelle it appears I can still wear Zuba style pants, but in my mid 10sec Super Stock car I need SFI pants?!?!

I think this is going to be an NHRA rule Troy, not just D5. I believe D5 just posted it first.

Rory McNeil · 11-05-2008, 02:28 PM

That can`t be right, SFI pants for Stockers from AA thru M/SA?!? A few years ago, even the A/S-A/SA cars didn`t even need a jacket!

5919 SSKA · 11-05-2008, 02:45 PM

Nope...it's 100% for real....I just talked to my SAC rep here in D5. It includes anyone running quicker than 11.49---regardless of class.

Tom Goldman · 11-05-2008, 02:56 PM

You guys got so excited about the pants, you missed the paragraph for Stock about valve size and stem diameter remaining but valve angle ,in parentheses, states that any valve angle may be used. .......I know the same thing was shown last year, only to be left as it had been for years, but this time it appears there is an emphisis shown on the change of angle. .....Maby one of the sportsman reps knows if this rule was on the table for change? ........Since my car has a 30 deg intake ,I am naturally interested if we will be able to make a change. ......Tom

Jim Kaekel · 11-05-2008, 03:05 PM

If I recall correctly, the valve angle change was actually in the 2008 rule revisions. It appears that all of the changes listed include the 2008 rule revisions and 2009 rule changes.

John Warehime · 11-05-2008, 03:06 PM

I bought some Summit sweat pants to wear over shorts, in the summer, so now just buy 32a1 pants to put over the shorts. I'm with Tom, check the valve job rule, pants don't make HP.

Tom Goldman · 11-05-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

If I recall correctly, the valve angle change was actually in the 2008 rule revisions. It appears that all of the changes listed include the 2008 rule revisions and 2009 rule changes.

Jim, thats why I'm questioning it. .. I thought they originaly said any valve angle , then later said the original angle had to be retained as it had been previously. ....Since the car was parked this year, I may have missed it, but I plan to have it back out next year, and don't want to miss a change like that. ....I'll have to go back and re read the revisions. ....Tom

Tom Goldman · 11-05-2008, 03:35 PM

Damn, old age is creeping up on me. .....Jim you are correct, the revision was made last December. ......Had I been working on my AMX instead of the Vette, and Matyas' various projects , I would have known that! ....Now I can buy new valves to go with the pushrods and guideplates. .....,and another pair of SFI pants for the Stocker! ......Tom

11-05-2008, 01:31 PM	#1
Troy Henderson Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 407 Likes: 126 Liked 126 Times in 40 Posts	2009 Rule Changes Way to go to D5 for being on top of it again this year. http://www.nhradiv5.com/apcm/templat...3889&zoneid=15 Looks like no more pajama pants for the majority..lol __________________ Troy Henderson Henderson Race Shop LLC 816-520-5389 www.hendersonraceshop.com

11-05-2008, 02:01 PM	#2
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,041 Likes: 712 Liked 1,572 Times in 580 Posts	Re: 2009 Rule Changes This is going to make the SS class very interesting: Super Stock/MX An “EX” class will be added to accommodate All-Motor cars from the NHRA Sport Compact Series: EX – 11.50 or more pounds per cubic inch, Naturally aspirated, Methanol only, Front-wheel-drive only, Full-bodied http://www.nhra.com/content/news/33870.htm

11-05-2008, 02:12 PM	#3
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2009 Rule Changes Good and bad I can see....but truthfully, long over due in my opinion. Strange that in my low 10sec bracket Chevelle it appears I can still wear Zuba style pants, but in my mid 10sec Super Stock car I need SFI pants?!?! I think this is going to be an NHRA rule Troy, not just D5. I believe D5 just posted it first. __________________ Racing web page

11-05-2008, 02:28 PM	#4
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 314 Liked 1,102 Times in 301 Posts	Re: 2009 Rule Changes That can`t be right, SFI pants for Stockers from AA thru M/SA?!? A few years ago, even the A/S-A/SA cars didn`t even need a jacket! __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

11-05-2008, 02:45 PM	#5
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2009 Rule Changes Nope...it's 100% for real....I just talked to my SAC rep here in D5. It includes anyone running quicker than 11.49---regardless of class. __________________ Racing web page

11-05-2008, 02:56 PM	#6
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 858 Times in 234 Posts	Re: 2009 Rule Changes You guys got so excited about the pants, you missed the paragraph for Stock about valve size and stem diameter remaining but valve angle ,in parentheses, states that any valve angle may be used. .......I know the same thing was shown last year, only to be left as it had been for years, but this time it appears there is an emphisis shown on the change of angle. .....Maby one of the sportsman reps knows if this rule was on the table for change? ........Since my car has a 30 deg intake ,I am naturally interested if we will be able to make a change. ......Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

11-05-2008, 03:05 PM	#7
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Re: 2009 Rule Changes If I recall correctly, the valve angle change was actually in the 2008 rule revisions. It appears that all of the changes listed include the 2008 rule revisions and 2009 rule changes. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

11-05-2008, 03:06 PM	#8
John Warehime Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 291 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: 2009 Rule Changes I bought some Summit sweat pants to wear over shorts, in the summer, so now just buy 32a1 pants to put over the shorts. I'm with Tom, check the valve job rule, pants don't make HP.

11-05-2008, 03:35 PM	#10
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 858 Times in 234 Posts	Re: 2009 Rule Changes Damn, old age is creeping up on me. .....Jim you are correct, the revision was made last December. ......Had I been working on my AMX instead of the Vette, and Matyas' various projects , I would have known that! ....Now I can buy new valves to go with the pushrods and guideplates. .....,and another pair of SFI pants for the Stocker! ......Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK