2014 nhra rule book roll cage

Any vehicle under production prior to 31122012 may apply to ihra technical for approval. Roll cages are mandatory for any car either running 10. Safety requirements for nhra rollbar, rollcage, harness, etc. Meaning 6x6 plate on both sides bolted through with four grade 8 bolts. After studying, its easy to see the progression of building a safe structure when you look at an nhra 6 point roll bar. What you need to know about installing a rollcage that. Per the nhra rule book the 4 tubing can be used with a thinner wall than ms dom, allowing for a strong yet light weight roll cage. While every year the nhra makes amendments to many of its rules the retraction of the roll cage or roll. I was reading the nhra book and they stated that we dont need back braces. Demon nhra bolt on roll cage page 2 srt hellcat forum. Like the scca, the nhra sanctions a wide variety of racing styles encompassing everything from the regular streetcar wanting to test its performance to fullblown professional racing events.

All cage structures must be designed in an attempt to protect the driver from any angle, 360degrees. I have a 2009 nhra rule book, it states for bracket cars, roll bar mandatory 11. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles. General reg 60, safety frame, roll cage, mounting mandatory. That means the halo bar that goes up to windshield. It does not have any tabs on the upper bar and i did not know if you can wrap the shoulder straps around it. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. Aug 05, 2003 the roll cage may be bolted or welded to the floorrocker box via 6inch x 6inch x. Nhra rule ammendments made from the end of the 20 season to the beginning of the 2014 season 2 table of contents nhra rule ammendments made from the end of the 20 season to the beginning of the 2014 season note 1.

Dec 15, 2007 roll cage 2008 rules roll cage mandatory in full body cars running 10. Rule amendments to the 2021 nhra rulebook will continue to be posted as needed on. And i think theres a lot of street legal blown strokers out there. Nhra rule ammendments made from the end of the 2014 season to the beginning of the 2015 season 2 table of contents nhra rule ammendments made from the end of the 2014 season to the beginning of the 2015 season note 1. Chief among these additional safety requirements is a nhra certified roll cage. Nhra every three years will inspect these cars and make sure they comply with the rules and regulations set forth in the rule book.

These vehicles may run provided all of the criteria listed within this section are verified prior to participation. Roll cageplacement of front door bars super coupe club of. It is the responsibility of the participant, not nhra or any track, to ensure. I am installing a rlr roll cage in my sedan and i dont know the proper way to mount the shoulder straps to the bar. Roll cage with altered floor pans, or 5 mph window net required. While this is sufficient for the rules, we did take things one step farther. Section 20, page 1 general regulations general regulations index. Does under 12s then require roll cage ford mustang forum. Summit racing series roll bar and roll cage requirements. Ihra or nhra official rule books and our recommendations may exceed some. Apr 08, 2015 any convertible running between 11 and 4. I would guess the other sanctioning bodies might be easier to convince.

Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. This is the typical 6 or 5 without the passenger door bar nhra style roll bar. The cage needs to pass an nhra chassis certification inspection. You must be sure that your roll cage meets these specifications.

According to the 1997 nhra rulebook general regulation 10. A roll cage vs a roll bar vs a 6 point cage if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. 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. Nhra rulebook junior dragster racing league rulebook jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing series rulebook exhibition. May 25, 2017 roll bar and roll cage requirements not only apply to nhra ihra sanctioned events, but also apply at every independent event taken place at any nhra ihra sanctioned tracks. Remember that most classes will now require a full containment seat andor a funny car style cage. If mounted outside, the cage needs to be framed by 1 14 bars or cage. Nhra has amended the roll bar rule for 20, a stock 2008 and newer car can run faster. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Plus all other safety equipment like fire jacket, pants, exc. Nhra says in their 2014 rule book that at street legal events, just legitimate. The 2021 nhra rulebook and 2021 summit jr, drag racing league rulebook are now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arenas. Sep 21, 2018 the nhra updated its safety requirements to allow 2008 and newer vehicles to run as quick as 10. Im absolutely not interested in putting a roll cage in my car.

I need to upgrade the roll bar in my car to a 10pt roll cage. Unless attaching to oem floor or frame, the minimum requirements for a frame member to which a roll cage member is attached are 1 58. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. The rules are pretty clear on tube dimensions and locations and the cage is chromoly so. Im getting conflicting information, at what et is a roll bar required. Summit racing series rollbar and rollcage requirements. A full roll cage is required in any vehicle running 9. These should help whether you are building your own cage, or shopping for a fabricator to help you out.

Bcssma british columbia secondary school motorsport association. The roll bar below does not meet any nhra standard. Not all tracks will scrutinize at these et levels, but there is always that possibility. I could have sworn that if the roll cage mounting points fell outside the frame rail you could treat the attachement as if it were in a unibody type car.

We did a lot of research to find a company that could build a rollcage for our 2014. On any car where the stock flooring has been removed or frame is inside of the drivers seat, the roll cage must incorporate a rocker or sill bar to tie the front and rear of the roll cage together. Jun 09, 2017 chief among these additional safety requirements is a nhracertified roll cage. Bcssma british columbia secondary school motorsport. If new roll cage or roll bar, then either cold drawn welded cdw mild steel, cold drawn seamless cds mild steel or 4 chromemoly. Lsr allows, within certain limits, boltin bars and a few other things that nhra does not allow. Jms website even comments on the fact that it may not be legal as is in some sanctioning bodies on their website.

Tech questions and answers nhra northeast division tech. May 17, 2015 generally, legal nhra cages are ok but you might want to send pics to an inspector look in the scta rule book. Bpg event cageroll bar nhra rules strictly enforced. In fullbodied cars, with unaltered firewall, floor, and body from firewall rearward, wheeltubs permitted, running between 10. Mar 25, 2011 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. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish. The roll cage must be constructed of minimum 1 58 o.

All 2019 nhra safety requirements supersede this book these rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing. Nhra says in their 2014 rule book that at street legal events, just legitimate streetlegal machines are permitted to participate. While there are exceptions, nhra et rules state that a car can run 11. Roll cage reprint mandatory in all cars running quicker than 10. They told me that i need a roll bar to go below 14. When driver is in driving position in an open bodied car, roll cage must be at least 3 in front of helmet. A positivelocking device mandatory on all airfoils.

Sep 24, 2015 according to nhra rules, when mounting a rollbar or cage to a unibody car like our camaro, we need to attach the rollcage tubing to 6inch by 6inch by. Chassis certification for drag racers nv racing news. Youll need to follow the nhra rule book to get those, but. Portion above shoulder hoop may be width of roll cage bars, unless. Nhra spec drag racing roll cage axiom race fabrication. There are specific rules as to where the door bars must pass by your arm. If you plan to race frequently, get an nhra rulebook. Theres no boltin roll cages like the miata folks have. Jun 07, 2017 5 certification full chrome moly roll cage. Your best bet is to participate in events that dont require a cage, such as lapping days or autocross. Rollcages can vary from a 10 point similar to the 12 point above but without the forward struts to some funny car type tube chassis cages with dozens of attachment points. The nhra notes that the driver must still wear the appropriate clothing and helmet for the performance of the vehicle. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech.

All section and page numbers refer to those found in the latest version of the online 2014 nhra rulebook. May 22, 2014 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. We always recommend 4 chromoly for drag racing applications for weight savings. Would like to know what the rules for roll bar and seat belt is for a low 12high 11 second car is. The proper and nhra legal way to install a fuel cell. Member tracks have the authority to impose muffler rules and noise regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. Roll cageplacement of front door bars super coupe club. All section and page numbers refer to those found in the latest version of the online 20 nhra rulebook.

Roll cage with altered floor pans, or 5 mph window net required ignition cutoff on all bikes snowmobiles that exceed 5 mph 9. Jan 09, 2020 after studying, its easy to see the progression of building a safe structure when you look at an nhra 6 point roll bar. Nhra or circle track to scta roll cage the bangshift. For all open wheelbody cars where rear wings are permitted the wing may be fully mounted to the roll cage or frame structure only via plates andor short brackets. Your best bet it to get a copy of the nhra rule book and read it thoroughl. May 17, 2018 with that in mind, we thought wed share some tips on building a better roll cage. I hear that there is a new roll cage padding rule that goes into effect in the near future. Nov 10, 2015 anything is possible, but i dont see nhra changing the rule book for this particular cage.

Mar 09, 2020 any car capable of running in the 9s needs to have certain requirements in the roll cage and safety equipment. Dec 12, 2012 nhra amends roll bar cage rules for 08later 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. Nhra drag racing rule book rules and regulations if you are building a drag car of any kind this serious will guide you throw the rules of nhra drag rac. Full bodied cars, with unaltered firewall, floor and body from firewall rearward, wheeltubs permitted, running between 10. A quickrelease, 3inch shoulder harness meeting sfi spec 16. A rollbar and roll cage are not the same get ya self a nhra rule book if you really want to go 9.

What you need to know about installing a rollcage that passes. Nhra rules for roll cage racing and high performance trucks haulin more than hay. Oct 12, 2005 particularly about roll bars and cages in sedans. 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 floor. Nhra chassis certification miller welding discussion forums. 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. Here is a good place to start you could always get in touch with one of the tech support contact people to answer your questions. According to the 1997 nhra rule book general regulation 10. I have looked in the nhra rule book but it is not real clear. Current cert valid until april 2018cagechassis built by crosswhite brothers. If you plan to race frequently, get an nhra ihra rule book and read up on everything so youll be well versed before hitting the track. You have the option of mild steel dom tubing or the stronger 4 chromoly tubing for a slight up charge. Racing series roll bar and roll cage requirements, all drivers must meet the summit racing series helmet and protectiveclothing requirements.

There is no place for a roll cage in our cars, unless you take the convertible top out and make a lot of major modifications. Is the ride tech tiger cage nhraihra or scca certified yet. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Mandatory in any full bodied car required by the rules to have a roll cage. The rules are pretty clear on tube dimensions and locations and the cage is chromoly so it will need to be tigd. A rollbar or rollcage is a necessary item if you plan to go racing. Its best to get a 2008 nhra rule book and get a scan from your nhra division office note roll cage must be certified there is a lot to it than just installing one it has to be done right and with the rules.