How fast can you go with a 6 point roll cage?

How fast can you go with a 6 point roll cage?

Unless otherwise required by your class, 6 point roll bars are required on convertibles running quicker than 8.25. Roll Bar required on all cars (including T-tops) running quicker than 7.35.

How fast can you go with a 8 point roll cage?

In fact, as long as your vehicle retains the original floor, firewall, etc., the 8-Point Roll Bar below allows you to run as quick as 10.00 seconds in the 1/4 mile.

How fast can you go before you need a roll cage?

Roll cages are mandatory on all vehicles at 9.99 and quicker or any vehicle running 135 mph or faster (regardless of e.t.), or per class requirements. This style of cage is good till 8.50 1/4-mile times and 179 mph.

What 1/4 mile requires a helmet?

NHRA rules for 2009 state that “any car running 14.00 and quicker in the 1/4 mile requires a Snell K98 or 2000 or newer OR SFI 41.1A helmet (see complete list below)”. Also a new NHRA rule for ’08 requires that “any car running 9.99 or quicker in the 1/4 mile requires an NHRA approved FULL face helmet with visor.

Are bolt in roll cages NHRA legal?

Yes you will be fine per nhra rulebook. Although i would use a bolt in cage for anything other than “show”.

How fast is a 10 point cage good for?

1/8 mile a 10-point cage is good to 5.50 sec or 125mph. 5.49 et and more than 125mph requires a 25.5 or 25.4 chassis.

Are Swing outdoor bars NHRA legal?

The Rhodes Race Cars swing outdoor bar kit is NHRA legal when installed following these instructions. If you are installing this kit on an existing roll bar or roll cage, you must first cut the existing door bar to facilitate the installation of this kit.

What is a 25.5 chassis?

25.4=full bodied car tube chassis roll cage. 25.5=full bodied car stock or modified/OEM floorpan and firerwall with OEM frame or uni-body construction.

Do I need a helmet to drag race?

Full-face helmet mandatory on all cars 9.99 (1/4 mile)/6.39 (1/8 mile) or quicker. See individual Class Requirements for additional requirements, such as Stock Eliminator. Shield mandatory 7.49 (1/4 mile) and quicker. Drivers of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and E.T.

How much is a full roll cage?

Generally speaking, expect to pay $2,500 to $4,000 for a basic custom rally roll cage and seat mounts. The same guy who is doing the cage work might do other work. Removing sound deadening material is one example, you can do that yourself with some dry ice from the super market.

How fast is a 25.5 chassis?

This particular Mustang is being built to meet SFI standard 25.3B, which is for full-bodied cars—either unibody or tube frame—looking to run under 7.50 seconds (but no faster than 6.50). The SFI Foundation has guidelines for a wide variety of different car types and speeds.

What is a chassis cert?

NHRA requires that the chassis of a race car that goes 9.99 seconds or quicker, or 135 mph or faster, to be certified every three years. This certification is an inspection of the thickness of the chassis tubing with a sonic tester. The car is completely down to the bare tubing.

What are the rules for street cars on NHRA?

Basic NHRA Safety Rules All cars must meet NHRA Rules and pass technical inspection This is general information only and you should always refer to the current “Official NHRA Rule Book”. Street Cars The following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech: Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator

Do you have to wear a helmet in NHRA?

Drivers of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and E.T. cars (13.99 or quicker) (*8.59) must use a helmet meeting Snell SA2010, M2010, or SFI 31.1/2010, or 41.1/2010 Specs. Drivers in supercharged, front engine, open-bodied cars andFunny Cars must wear a helmet meeting Snell SA2010, SAH2010, or SFI 31.1/2005.

How old do you have to be to compete in NHRA drag racing?

Virtually anyone can compete in drag racing. Drivers 18 years of age and over are required to have Valid State Driver License, and must be capable of the safe operation of their vehicle. Vehicles running 6.39 E.T. (Elapsed Time) and quicker require a NHRA Competition License and the chassis must have a current NHRA Chassis Certification.

What are the regulations for an exhaust system in NHRA?

NHRA allows competition exhaust systems, but they have to vent out the back, away from both the driver and fuel tank. These engine regulations are covered in NHRA General Regulations 1:1 while exhaust regulations are covered in Section 1:3.