Nhra Convertible Roll Bar Rules

Cars that run between 7 5 and 9 99 must have their frames and cages recertified every three years by the nhra.

Nhra convertible roll bar rules. 2019 to 2020 jdrl rulebook amendments. 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook. Every year the nhra makes amendments to many of its rules the retraction of the roll cage or roll bar rule for 2008 and newer street vehicles running 9 99 to 11 49.

That s right if you drive a 2008 and later factory equipped hardtop the nhra chassis certification process is designed to insure that all safety requirements of the. Class by class regulations and requirements racing procedures and. 2020 jdrl rulebook. The nhra rules state all roll bars must be within six inches of the rear or side of the driver s head extend in height at least three inches above the driver s helmet with driver in normal driving position or be within one inch of the roof headliner in the area above the driver s helmet and be at least as wide as the driver s.

Nhra amends roll bar cage rules for 08 later street vehicles by andrew wolf december 12 2012 the nhra s annual round of rule amendments to be included in the 2013 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. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Driver restraint systems a quick release 3 inch shoulder harness meeting sfi spec 16 1 including crotch strap is mandatory in all cars in competition required by the rules to have a roll bar or a roll cage. Requiring a roll bar or roll cage or as outlined by class requirements require a driver restraint system as outlined below.

This topic will cover a 5 point roll bar as opposed to a roll cage most fellows these days will go ahead and build a cage while they have the welder and their tools fired up but we ll cover the bar for those of you who don t plan on going 9 s or quicker. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection. 5 or 6 point rollbar construction nhra legal required beginning at 11 49 with a closed car truck 13 49 with a convertible.

Roll cages are mandatory for any car either running 10 99 or quicker or capable of exceeding 135 mph must be equipped with a roll cage. 2020 jdrl rulebook amendments. Hot rod heritage. Racers start your projects.

Buy a rulebook. The nhra notes that the driver must still wear the appropriate clothing and helmet for the performance of the vehicle. Roll bar in convertibles sfi seat belts in convertibles 11 99 seconds 7 49 1 8th steel valve stems arm restraints open cars 11 49 seconds 7 35 1 8th sfi 1 1 or 1 2 flywheel clutch. 2020 rulebook amendments.