2017 nhra roll cage rules

Minimum material cold drawn seamless unalloyed carbon steel, containing a maximum of 0. While this type of roll bar will provide some added rollover protection, it offers less side impact protection than a 6 or 8point roll bar or roll cage. Roll bar required on all cars including ttops running quicker than 7. As a reminder to all racers, a new roll cage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011.

Each bar added to a roll cage adds another dimension of structural support and rigidity. Dec 04, 2019 made some 6x6 plates for the roll cage. Appendix c roll bars appendix c solo roll bar standards. The nhra rules state, all roll bars must be within six inches of the rear, or side, of the driver s head, extend in height at least three inches above the driver s helmet with driver in normal driving position or be within one inch of the roofheadliner in the area above the drivers helmet, and be at least as wide as the drivers shoulders or within one inch of the drivers door. Team racing endurance challenge trec 2020 trec rules. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles. Roll bar and roll cage requirements not only apply to nhraihra sanctioned events, but. All roll bars must be within 6 of the rear, or side, of the drivers head, extend in.

Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. Dec 12, 2012 nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08 later street vehicles by andrew wolf december 12, 2012 the nhras annual round of rule amendments to be included in the 20 rulebook include a wide range of changes across every category in the sport, but one in particular is of rather great significance to street legal drag racers and the enthusiast. Per the nhra rule book, on unibody cars with stock floor and firewall wheel tubs permitted, the roll cage may be bolted or welded to the floorrocker box. Roll cages are mandatory for any car either running 10. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. The content on this page will provide valuable information for road racing compliance in the scca. So for the nhra ban and the lack of a factory roll cage to have a real impact on the buyer of a 2018 dodge challenger srt demon, he or she will have to run record times without much seat time and he or she will have to run those numbers at an nhra sanctioned track where track officials closely follow the nhra cage rules for stock vehicles. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass. Im getting conflicting information, at what et is a roll bar required. Apr 19, 2017 so for the nhra ban and the lack of a factory roll cage to have a real impact on the buyer of a 2018 dodge challenger srt demon, he or she will have to run record times without much seat time and he or she will have to run those numbers at an nhra sanctioned track where track officials closely follow the nhra cage rules for stock vehicles. Snell 2005 helmets expired on 112017 and snell 2010.

The rules and regulations set forth in this supplement apply specifically to such vehicles and drivers and to performance and conduct at any nhra event or member track. Apr 08, 2015 roll cages are mandatory for any car either running 10. If radiator extends above shoulder hoop, then deflector plate must maintain width of radiator. Can anyone clarify this as to whether or not i will be fine with this setup or should i sell it and go with a full weldin cage. Engineered by racecar manufacturer with 25 years of experience nhra scca legal to 10. The cage must be padded anywhere the drivers helmet may contact it while in the driving position. The roll cage must be constructed of minimum 1 58 o. The track is an ihra affiliated track and i asked them about the rule about a stock car that is legally licensed and registered and was told track rules. Nhra roll cage rules 2017 roll cage and bar supply. The official site of the national hot rod association offers the latest news, results, photos, and audiovisual highlights from the nhra drag racing tour. Legal roll cage setups in trucks most of the stuff i see on here doesnt have the rear bars coming down from the top of the cage through the roof or the rear glass.

Below are the regulations set by the msa for material choice and sizes of tubes eligible for roll cage and safety cell construction. Excerpt in whole or part from ihra nhra rule book posted 17 rules % 18th mile et 2. The level of cage required varies based on the et capabilities of the vehicle, but the 12point roll cage below would allow a camaro, mustang, or other unibody car to run as quick as 8. At the 2017 new york auto show dodge officially introduced the.

The primary means of a roll bar or cage is to protect the driver, but barring such an incident, those bars will serve a daily purpose of stiffening the entire vehicle up and creating less body roll and twist. For cars that are not convertible, their cutoff time is 11. Lavon and lyn miller answering a lot of you questions on setting up you truck for 8. The chassisworks roll cage kit comes complete with precut 6inch x 6inch plates for your floor mounting. It clearly states that a cai violates those rules, sorry my brother. This topic will cover a 5point roll bar as opposed to a roll cage. Cars and rules is your home to view the current gcr, fastrack, recommended rule changes, race memos and member advisories. While the 2017 ihra rulebook is in the printing process and scheduled for january delivery, the 2017 rules for the sportsman classes have been posted online. The nhras annual round of rule amendments to be included in the 20 rulebook include a wide range of changes across every category in. Updates of additional sites and dates will be posted on the division website. Dec 21, 2016 while the 2017 ihra rulebook is in the printing process and scheduled for january delivery, the 2017 rules for the sportsman classes have been posted online. Roll cage cargo there, the carbon fiber monocoque with its integrated steel roll cage and aluminum substructure will be since the engine takes up the rear.

Most fellows these days will go ahead and build a cage while they have the welder and their tools fired up, but well cover the bar for those of you who dont plan on going 9s or quicker. These rules and regulations are excerpts from or supplements to the nhra rulebook, and participants and track officials should consult the current nhra. The basic purpose of the roll bar is to protect the driver in case the vehicle rolls over. In 2016 the nhra defined what a modified car included, to clarify what was allowed under the 10. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. The national hot rod association nhra establishes rules for every type of vehicle that. Roll cages roll cages required on convertibles running 6. Why the dodge challenger srt demon blurs nhras lines between. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and.

International hot rod association 2017 ihra sportsman rules. Summit racing series rollbar and rollcage requirements. Recognizing the safetyinspired design and construction of todays late model vehicles, the nhra has rescinded its previous guidelines for street vehicles running 9. While there are exceptions, nhra et rules state that a car can run 11. I think the convertible rules are a tad strictor, like a helmet no matter how fast and a cage at 12. I was just looking through the nhra web site and see that they are requiring side steering roadsters what ever the hell they are. Portion above shoulder hoop may be width of roll cage bars, unless. Just grab the 2017 pdf version that is free online and look at the 2018 revisions, which is also free online. Safety requirements for nhra rollbar, rollcage, harness, etc. Roll cage cargo there, the carbon fiber monocoque with its integrated steel roll cage and aluminum substructure will be since the engine takes up the rear, as a reminder to all racers, a new rollcage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011. According to the nhra, all vehicles that run a quartermile in under 10 seconds are required to include a roll cage before they can be raced on the strip. Manufactured chassis tag including date and serial for. After reading up on the nhra website i found this information the nhra requires a roll bar in every convertible that is. It goes from the shock towers to the rear frame rails.

General regulations section 20, page 2 g e n e r a l r e g u l a t i o n s. Ok after reading thoroughly thru the 2016 nhra rule book, section 20 general regulations, on roll cages, it states that all of the drivers body be confined inside of cage, well installing a cage in a s10 using outriggers, the factory frame rail is under the body not outside, so a lower rocker bar would seem to be required, so i called someone. The nhra website states the cage can either be bolted or welded in. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Legal roll cage setups in trucks nhra and scca say rear roll cage bars must be within 6 inches of the top bar. You put a cai on a hellcat, it needs a cage going quicker than 11. The link to the sportsman section of the 2017 ihra rulebook is available here. To request a new car classification, adjustment or clarification on a rule, click on the link below to submit a letter. May 25, 2017 recognizing the safetyinspired design and construction of todays late model vehicles, the nhra has rescinded its previous guidelines for street vehicles running 9. But it still is technically a nhra legal roll bar, not a cage.

Inspections will continue to be provided during nhra events throughout the year or by contacting individual inspectors for house calls. To complete the welds on the top of the hoop and have the bars as tight as possible to the roof this is for a street roll bar, drill holes the size of the rollbar main hoop tubing in the floor where they will be installed. Jun 09, 2017 roll cage nhra requirements 9 out of 10 based on 493 ratings. Roll cage with altered floor pans, or 5 mph window net required. Nhra roll cage rules 2017 10 out of 10 based on 5 ratings. I really like the track and people there, but as soon as i ran below an 11.

Here is a roll bar tip we install plenty of them and they are very different for street cars vs race cars. Mar 25, 2011 i am going to explain the key rules and requirements on building a 10 point, or 8. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08 later street vehicles by andrew wolf december 12, 2012 the nhra s annual round of rule amendments to be included in the 20 rulebook include a wide range of changes across every category in the sport, but one in particular is of rather great significance to street legal drag racers and the enthusiast. Section 20, page 1 general regulations general regulations index. I say piss off, but at some point gotta put the safety equipment. We will be using our 60 horsepower, soon to be horsepower 1965 mustang project biting the bullitt as our example.

This is the only 100% welded, 100% legal, 100% removable. Check the nhra rulebook or call maple grove race track and ask for someone who knows for certain like one of the tech inspectors. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. It is the responsibility of the participant, not nhra or any track, to ensure.

How to select the right roll cage protection race safety tech. Roll cage cargo there, the carbon fiber monocoque with its integrated steel roll cage and aluminum substructure will be since the engine takes up the rear, as a reminder to all racers, a. Many of the drag racing community are frustrated by rollover protection rules. Why the dodge challenger srt demon blurs nhras lines. Section, 4a, page 5, and in general regulations, section 20, page 20, it states, beginning june 1, 2011, roll cage padding meeting sfi spec 45. While i have the car apart i figured i would pull the interior and put the cage in now. The 2017 nhra mello yello drag racing series begins with the. Roll cage required in all vehicles per ihra nhra general regulations. Safety requirements for nhra rollbar, rollcage, harness. The national hot rod association, the premier governing body in the sport of drag racing, outlines a number of requirements for roll bars and roll cages for racers when building a race car, one of the most frustrating and misunderstood parts of the build can be the roll cage. Nhra roll cage rules 2017 9 out of 10 based on 464 ratings. Roll bars unless otherwise required by your class, 6 point roll bars are required on convertibles running quicker than 8.

I did contact nhra about getting a certification and it involves meeting a guy that works for nhra usually at an event hopefully near you that can perform said certification. Demon nhra bolt on roll cage page 2 srt hellcat forum. Even nhra sanctioned race tracks will bend around some rules and hype about others. Big tire openyou are required to run all safety equipment as directed by nhra for the speed of your car sfi helmets, 5point restraints, fire suits, gloves, and certified roll cages are mandatory on all carsdrivers.

Sep 09, 2018 lavon and lyn miller answering a lot of you questions on setting up you truck for 8. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. Roll cage must also be certified by nhra every 3 years, and have a serialized sticker affixed prior to participation. Roll cage with altered floor pans or nonoem firewall or 5 mph understanding and building an nhra 8. Vehicles must have current chassis inspection sticker. I hate these and want to avoid these on my 56 pickup but how to do this and stay legal. Nhra and scca say rear roll cage bars must be within 6 inches of the top bar. Driver restraint systems a quickrelease, 3inch shoulder harness meeting sfi spec 16. The 2012 nhra rulebook has 12 pages in the general regulations section that pertain to frame requirements, which is far more than we could. Portion above shoulder hoop may be width of roll cage bars, unless radiator extends above top of shoulder hoop.