C5FIII Track Rules - Drag (2012NHRA) & AutoX

[Doubleblank]

I plan to run the AutoX only. Can I run in two different classes? My car would be considered "modified" without the Pirelli slicks and "super modified" with them. I'd like to run it both ways if possible. Thanks.

[Allanski]

Do we have a final decision on the pants, jackets and other safety equipment for the track?

[Supercharged SS]

There are a tone more rules involved for the majority of the cars that will be involved. I'm not sure how picky tech will be.....


Driveshaft loop
Metal valve stems
Trans blanket / shield
fire jacket - ANY forced induction
long pants - above 9.99 jeans are fine
Helmet - SNELL 2005
They can check lug nugs
They can check the crotch belt position
They can check the axles
5 point harnesses - In service date - only good for 2 years
SFI Balancer

The list goes on and on but those are the regular ones that I deal with.

[Bad70supreme]

Any news on this helmet for auto X... they have some nice M2010 helmets for a good price.

[insidethreat07]

Originally Posted by Bad70supreme

Any news on this helmet for auto X... they have some nice M2010 helmets for a good price.

Equipment and Tech

1. HELMET CHANGES!!
   
   1. There will be 5 loaner helmets on site at the Autocross if you don't have one. If folks have more than one and want to loan that would help out too, but 5 will be on hand.
   
   2. Snell M rated helmets (2010) will be allowed on the Autocross.

From this page
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198641

[nmcajeff]

Per NHRA safety rules 11.49 to 10.00 a SFI 32A-1 jacket is required. 9.99 and quicker -5 jacket and pants are required. Helmets Snell rated M or SA 2005 or newer is required for vehicles running 13.99 and quicker. long pants are all you need. Shorts are prohibited at any time.

[nmcajeff]

You guys will not be running in stock Eliminator SFI pants are required only at NHRA Divisional and National events when you run in the stock class otherwise till 10.00 flat pants are fine. Make sure you wear pants because shorts are prohibited. The rules posted in the 1st post of this thread are from the stock eliminator class specific part of the NHRA rule book not General Regulations. 11.49 or quicker the jacket is required.

[Supercharged SS]

Thanks Jeff. Most of the new guys need to know this.

[Toasty]

Allright, I'm a tad confused... was reading about helmet requirements for drags, with track following NHRA rules, re: helmets. This is posted at top of the thread:

Effective Jan. 1, 2008, full face helmet mandatory on all cars 9.99 or quicker. See Individual Class Requirements for additional requirements. Shield mandatory 7.49 & quicker.
E.T. cars (13.99 or quicker) must use a helmet meeting Snell 2005, 2007 or SFI 31.1A, 31.2A, 31.1/2005, 41.1A, 41.2A or 41.1/2005 Specs. Drivers in supercharged, front-engine, open-bodied cars and Funny Cars must wear a helmet meeting Snell SA2005 or SFI 31.1A, 31.2A, or 31.1/2005 Specs. See Class Requirements.

So if I am reading that right, cars slower than 13.99 wouldn't need a helmet per NHRA rules, but 'Fest drivers will have to have helmet anyway?

[insidethreat07]

Originally Posted by Toasty

Allright, I'm a tad confused... was reading about helmet requirements for drags, with track following NHRA rules, re: helmets. This is posted at top of the thread:



So if I am reading that right, cars slower than 13.99 wouldn't need a helmet per NHRA rules, but 'Fest drivers will have to have helmet anyway?

Correct

[Toasty]

Originally Posted by insidethreat07

Correct

I'm all for safety, but

I've got a slow car, and I know it, LOL ah well. $80 more in my pocket

[insidethreat07]

Originally Posted by Toasty

I'm all for safety, but

I've got a slow car, and I know it, LOL ah well. $80 more in my pocket

Lol my cars best time is 15.6 so I know what you mean. I have never used a helmet at the track I race at in the points. But its their event and gotta go by their rules lol
Im about ready to buy a helmet as i type this

[MudderFinger]

What are the drag classes going to be?

[GTAHVIT]

Originally Posted by Toasty

I'm all for safety, but

I've got a slow car, and I know it, LOL ah well. $80 more in my pocket

Originally Posted by insidethreat07

Lol my cars best time is 15.6 so I know what you mean. I have never used a helmet at the track I race at in the points. But its their event and gotta go by their rules lol
Im about ready to buy a helmet as i type this

It's really an insurance thing. We were able to save a lot if we required everyone in all driving events to wear a helmet. Helps us keep the price down.

Originally Posted by MudderFinger

What are the drag classes going to be?

Here ya go.

http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219588