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    Some NHRA Rule Changes for 2006

    Lifted this info off a Mustang site about a couple of NHRA rule changes for this year. Bummer about not being able to datalog. Also, for the s/c guys, don't get turned away because you don't have a fire jacket.

    NHRA RULE CHANGES FOR 2006
    Protective Clothing Changes
    The Protective Clothing of the E.T. section of the NHRA Rulebook states which jacket and/or pants are needed for 10.00 and slower and 9.99 and quicker.
    Supercharged, turbocharged, or nitous-equiped cars, with or without a full OEM or .024-inch steel firewall. Please review the Protective Clothing sections, Section 1A – Superpro, Pro, Sportsman and Section 1B – Advanced E.T. of the 2006 NHRA Rulebook.

    Section 1-A, located on page 24 of the 2006 NHRA Rulebook read as follows:
    10.00 (*6.40 1/8 mile) and slower; all E.T. non-OEM supercharged, non-OEM turbocharged, or nitrous-equipped cars with an OEM or .024-inch steel firewall: Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1 mandatory

    10.00 (*6.40 1/8 mile) and slower; all E.T. supercharged, turbocharged, or nitrous-equipped cars without a full OEM or .024-inch steel firewall: Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/5 and gloves meeting SFI Spec 3.3/1 mandatory.

    10.00 (*6.40 1/8 mile) to 11.49 (*7.35 1/8 mile): Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1 mandatory.

    The same Spec for Advanced E.T. is located in Section 1B, located on page #27 of the 2006 NHRA Rulebook.


    What’s Needed At 135 mph?
    For 2006, the Rulebook clarifies that any vehicle that runs faster than 135 mph must meet minimum requirements for 9.99 –seconds. In year’s past, this 9.99 and/or 135 mph break was not clearly defined in the e.t. section of the rulebook, leading to some confusion.
    The minimum requirements for any vehicle that runs 9.99 or runs faster than 135 mph includes an NHRA chassis certification, NHRA competition license, and upgraded safety equipment (neck collar, jacket and pants, and gloves).
    Further details about the 9.99 requirements may be found in Section 1A – Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman section of the 2006 NHRA Rulebook, beginning on page #18.

    Computers
    During NHRA competition, no portable computer (e.g., laptop, PDA, Palm Pilot, programmer, ect.) may be used or located in a vehicle at any point beyond the staging area ready line. All functions or values must be pre-set prior to this point. This includes Grudge Race and Time Trial runs.
    Page #224 of the 2006 NHRA Rulebook.
    Also:

    Any car running an aftermarket Blower, Turbo or N2O "MUST" wear a single layer Fire Jacket for any pass they make on the track. If you run faster then 10.00, you will need a 3 layer suit. Doesn't matter if you run 13's or slower, any car with any of the above stated products must meet this rule!

    And no, 03-04 Cobras are not required to wear jackets at this time since they are not running an aftermarket blower!!

    Any car running 11.49 or quicker will have to have a cage.
    Anyone else heard of any other changes?
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    Dang, now I'll need a helmet AND a firejacket. Figures!

    Oh well, better safe than sorry, I will admit though without their prodding I'd be wearing a tshirt...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Breadfan
    Dang, now I'll need a helmet AND a firejacket. Figures!

    Oh well, better safe than sorry, I will admit though without their prodding I'd be wearing a tshirt...


    And Shorts and sandals for me. It gets damn hot down here.

    OK, what's the spec on the jackets and where can one get one?
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    Quote Originally Posted by juno
    OK, what's the spec on the jackets and where can one get one?
    Single layer should do the trick for most here.

    Not that expensive.

    Here's one:

    http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp

    And here's another:

    http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp

    Happy shopping!
    Last edited by martyo; 02-16-2006 at 06:15 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Breadfan
    Dang, now I'll need a helmet AND a firejacket. Figures!

    Oh well, better safe than sorry, I will admit though without their prodding I'd be wearing a tshirt...
    Anyone know if AHRA is going to follow "suit" ?
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    Thanks Marty. I just picked up this jacket for $49.95

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    Those links didn't bring me to fire jackets, try this one.

    http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp


    Quote Originally Posted by martyo
    Single layer should do the trick for most here.

    Not that expensive.

    Here's one:

    http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp

    And here's another:

    http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp

    Happy shopping!
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    What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    I'm not a gynecologist....but I'll take a look at it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigslim
    Thanks Marty. I just picked up this jacket for $49.95
    Nice!

    I will be going with a black one. I think I would have needed it when I run 10's in April anyway.

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    Good find Marty! I ordered a single layer "Jegs" fire jacket, meets the SFI 3.2A/1 spec:

    http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0487&langId=-1

    After the hassle about the driveshaft loop last year I'm going prepared. Plus, with the big ass Jegs logo I'll fit right in with the NASCAR fans around here, lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HwyCruiser
    Good find Marty!\
    For the record, let's be clear that I would rather wear my T shirt!

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