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Dangeruss · 03-06-2011, 01:31 AM

I've looked around but can't seem to find information on the requirements for drag racing at the Fest. I know there are NHRA requirements, but I'm wondering how strict they're going to be. I'm afraid there are going to be a lot of fast cars pulled off the track. Can someone post this up?

CruznSS · 03-06-2011, 07:43 AM

Plan for strict rules to be safe.

Better than being told ya can't make a run. They may not be to strict, unless someone puts some paint on a barrier

. Think the worst that happened last year was a few break downs at the line. Rules were posted a couple weeks prior to trip. Should be posted soon.

2010 SS RS · 03-07-2011, 08:24 PM

Pretty sure they will be going by the track rules for insurance reasons.

Its all on the Firebird international raceway web page.

The car needs to be built for safety at its speeds.

Power adders require jacket and helmet
13.99 and under require helmet
11.5 will be helmet jacket and roll bar

I imagine that these simple rules will cause a huge number to bow out or have to lift to be slow enough.. But most of the real fast ones already have all the nhra safety requirements met for their home tracks anyway.

*Mindz* · 03-07-2011, 09:09 PM

Any recommendations on jackets?

SUX2BU · 03-07-2011, 09:26 PM

Rules are there for everyone's safety. That is something you don't want someone to be lax on.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 03-07-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Any recommendations on jackets?

I was warned to get a racing jacket that is SFI 3.2A/1 rated. I found one online for $80 at OG racing. The jacket I purchased from them is really nice and is light weight so you don't need to worry about getting too hot in it. I will most likely have it in my trunk at Great America this Friday since I'm autocrossing this weekend.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 03-07-2011, 09:39 PM

These are general NHRA rules out of the NHRA rule book for this year. Most tracks use these guidelines.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 03-07-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Any recommendations on jackets?

How about Parachutes, I think Josh is going to need one if he keeps his mod addiction up

Dangeruss · 03-07-2011, 10:18 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. I really posted this for everyone else's benefit...not my own.

Drive shaft loop was already on, and my cage and harness were just installed. I'll have all my gear, and even going with thicker studs for the rear wheels.

I just think there are probably a lot of people strapping blowers on their cars that don't even go to the track. I wanted everyone to be aware so they aren't disappointed. You can borrow a helmet, but installing a cage at the Fest would be tough.

OUR72GTO · 03-07-2011, 11:38 PM

Are there ladies classes for pure stock LLT? Will she need a helmet?

SUX2BU · 03-07-2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangeruss

Thanks for all the feedback. I really posted this for everyone else's benefit...not my own.

Drive shaft loop was already on, and my cage and harness were just installed. I'll have all my gear, and even going with thicker studs for the rear wheels.

I just think there are probably a lot of people strapping blowers on their cars that don't even go to the track. I wanted everyone to be aware so they aren't disappointed. You can borrow a helmet, but installing a cage at the Fest would be tough.

Saw your roll bar and it looks awesome, but isn't a minimum of a 5 point required in NHRA?

Dangeruss · 03-08-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Saw your roll bar and it looks awesome, but isn't a minimum of a 5 point required in NHRA?

Yea...I'll have to just take the chance. I'm not putting that bar in my daily driver.

My understanding is unless you're in nationally sanctioned race what I have should be fine. If they are completely anal about every rule at the Fest we'll end up with very few cars running.

SUX2BU · 03-08-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dangeruss

Yea...I'll have to just take the chance. I'm not putting that bar in my daily driver.

My understanding is unless you're in nationally sanctioned race what I have should be fine. If they are completely anal about every rule at the Fest we'll end up with very few cars running.

Yeah, I seriously thought about doing one in my car but I don't want to lose the back seats. :(
I had a 5 point in my daily driven 98 SS, It wasn't too bad. But I took that car wayyyyyy to far and I keep telling myself I won't do that with this one.

Dangeruss · 03-08-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Yeah, I seriously thought about doing one in my car but I don't want to lose the back seats. :(
I had a 5 point in my daily driven 98 SS, It wasn't too bad. But I took that car wayyyyyy to far and I keep telling myself I won't do that with this one.

What's really cool is that ARD made the center bar removable so I can still use the back seat. I don't use it very often, but it's cool knowing I can.

03-06-2011, 01:31 AM	#1
Dangeruss Bayoucitymusclecars.com Drives: Camaro LSX Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 4,413 View My Garage	Safety requirements at the Fest I've looked around but can't seem to find information on the requirements for drag racing at the Fest. I know there are NHRA requirements, but I'm wondering how strict they're going to be. I'm afraid there are going to be a lot of fast cars pulled off the track. Can someone post this up?

03-06-2011, 07:43 AM	#2
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	Plan for strict rules to be safe. Better than being told ya can't make a run. They may not be to strict, unless someone puts some paint on a barrier . Think the worst that happened last year was a few break downs at the line. Rules were posted a couple weeks prior to trip. Should be posted soon. __________________

03-07-2011, 08:24 PM	#3
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,108	Pretty sure they will be going by the track rules for insurance reasons. Its all on the Firebird international raceway web page. The car needs to be built for safety at its speeds. Power adders require jacket and helmet 13.99 and under require helmet 11.5 will be helmet jacket and roll bar I imagine that these simple rules will cause a huge number to bow out or have to lift to be slow enough.. But most of the real fast ones already have all the nhra safety requirements met for their home tracks anyway. __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

03-07-2011, 09:09 PM	#4
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03-07-2011, 09:26 PM	#5
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03-07-2011, 09:39 PM	#7
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03-07-2011, 10:18 PM	#9
Dangeruss Bayoucitymusclecars.com Drives: Camaro LSX Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 4,413 View My Garage	Thanks for all the feedback. I really posted this for everyone else's benefit...not my own. Drive shaft loop was already on, and my cage and harness were just installed. I'll have all my gear, and even going with thicker studs for the rear wheels. I just think there are probably a lot of people strapping blowers on their cars that don't even go to the track. I wanted everyone to be aware so they aren't disappointed. You can borrow a helmet, but installing a cage at the Fest would be tough.

03-07-2011, 11:38 PM	#10
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