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Question: One of my racing buddies said I would need to replace my rollcage padding to SFI 45.1 before I race.Is this correct? Answer: In the 2018 NHRA Rulebook on page 5 of section 4A, page 5, Roll-Cage Padding it reads “Roll-cage padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 mandatory on any vehicle running 9.99 (*6.39) and quicker. Padding must be used anywhere driver’s helmet may come in contact with roll-cage components.” This not only applies to E.T. Racing but to any class or v

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Question: I have been running my 1968 Pontiac GTO in F/SA for a number of years. I was told by an NHRA Tech Inspector that I need to install a head protector since I have low back seats. Is this correct? Answer: The NHRA Tech Inspector told you correctly. Per the 2018 NHRA Rulebook General Regulations, section 21, page 44, 10:6 Head Protector it states “In any car where a roll bar or roll cage is installed, a padded head protector must be provided at the back of the

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JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Greetings to all competing in the 2018 Jegs Route 66 NHRA Nationals. To more effectively park participants for both those that are registered in the Jegs Allstars and those that are not there is a new parking plan. Below is the customized parking for this event only. Those that are registered in the Jegs Allstars will be routed into the “Yellow” route and stack line. Those that are not in the Allstars will be routed into the

Question: I’m installing a new fuel cell in the trunk of my Pro ET car. If I use an aluminum fuel cell will I still need to run a ground wire to it? Answer The 2018 NHRA Rulebook in the General Regulations section 21, page 4, 1:5 Fuel Systems, Tanks: the last sentence states “Nonmetallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame”. So to answer your question, an aluminum fuel cell is automatically grounded by mounting it to the frame and in turn no additional grou

Penray is excited to participate in the NHRA Contingency Program and the opportunity to support NHRA Sportsman drag racers.

May 17, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. Ford 2015 138 264/264 added Mustang 70836

May 17, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 138 264/264 added Mustang 2015 70835

The JEGS SPORTSnationals presented by Quick Fuel, May 25-27 at historic Beech Bend Raceway Park is packed with racer benefits beginning with pre-event entry and extending throughout the event.

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Change in Division Four Technical Questions Email and Phone Support

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Question: I have purchased 2018 Dodge Demon, can I bracket race the car as it is from the factory with no modifications in any way? Answer: Yes, for all 2008 OEM model-year and newer unaltered production cars running slower than 9.99 and 135 mph, they do not have to meet the requirements and specifications for the Summit Racing Series unless the car is a T-top or convertible. All drivers, however, must meet the helmet and protective clothing requirements. 70462

As a reminder by completing the electronic waiver and printing your online credential, you will no longer need to visit the registration trailer to sign the waiver. A drop box will be setup for completed tech cards at the D5 registration trailer. ALL CREW members that do not have a hard card will still need to visit the registration trailer to sign the waiver with the driver’s credential providing authorization for crew to be added to the wavier. When you redeem your on

Question: I was told I am required to have a 6-point driver restraint system in my Top Sportsman car; is this correct? Answer: That is not correct. A quick-release, 3-inch minimum width restraint system, with a 2-inch crotch strap, meeting SFI Spec 16.1 or 2-inch-minimum-width driver restraint system, with 2-inch crotch strap meeting SFI Spec 16.5 is mandatory in all cars in competition required by the rules to have a roll bar or roll cage. 70461

Question: I am finishing up the chassis on my new altered that I plan to debut soon. I would like to install a rear wing on the roll cage, but I would like to know if there are any rules I should be aware of before mounting it to the chassis. Answer: For all open-wheel/body cars where rear wings are permitted and mounted to the roll cage, the wing may either be fully mounted to the roll cage via plates and/or short brackets; maximum 6 inches center-to-center between the uppe