NHRA rule question

[cuate01221]

I have a question about the rules for drag racing, I need to know if you need to wear a fire retardant suit when you are running nitrous oxide at that track. I asked a couple of buddies and got mixed answers from them.

[Ralphie]

I thought all organized sanctioned racing required fire retardent suits?

[cuate01221]

Well this is my first time racing, but my father has been racing since 2008, and never wore a fire retardant suit. Just long pants, shoes, and a t-shirt. That was all motor though. I will be spraying nitrous though and have no idea on whether or not I will be hassled for not having a fire retardant suit on.

[ChIoVnIdCa]

At NEDW? On street night? NO.

[cuate01221]

We don't go to street night. We usually go on test and tune, and then a three day event once a year. They are very strict with everything. We were never told anything about a suit for all motor.

[almostJDM]

I'd just get one to be safe

[texasvtak]

just need a helmet if youre hitting 12s. cage for 11s or 10s. not sure you need a suit unless youre in a pro car.

[Granite CB7]

I've seen 2 nitrous equipped CB's run @ NEDW but it was @ import wars not test and tune. Neither of them wore a suit. Good ? though, wish I knew for sure.

[92turboaccord]

found this on http://www.capitolraceway.com/test-and-tune
Pro (Class II) 9.00 – 17.99



All vehicles running 9.99, 135 MPH or faster or with the battery relocated from its factory location must be equipped with a master cut off located on the rear of the vehicle.



Roll Bar mandatory at 11.50 and Roll Cage mandatory at 9.99 or 135 MPH.



Fire suit required as outlined in the NHRA rule book for class and ET operated



Vehicle must have a functional tail light. Tail light must be on when car is staged.



DEEP can not be written on the vehicle. Autostart will be functioning.

[92turboaccord]

also found this
10.10 Protective Clothing: Drivers are required to have as a minimum:
- 11.49 to 10.00: Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1. All drivers are required to wear full length pants to the ankle, shoes and socks. Nylon clothes and open toe shoes prohibited.

[cuate01221]

just need a helmet if youre hitting 12s. cage for 11s or 10s. not sure you need a suit unless youre in a pro car.

Most tracks make you wear a helmet no matter what you are running.

also found this
10.10 Protective Clothing: Drivers are required to have as a minimum:
- 11.49 to 10.00: Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1. All drivers are required to wear full length pants to the ankle, shoes and socks. Nylon clothes and open toe shoes prohibited.

I don't think the car will be running any faster than an 11.5 in the quarter.

found this on http://www.capitolraceway.com/test-and-tune
Pro (Class II) 9.00 – 17.99



All vehicles running 9.99, 135 MPH or faster or with the battery relocated from its factory location must be equipped with a master cut off located on the rear of the vehicle.



Roll Bar mandatory at 11.50 and Roll Cage mandatory at 9.99 or 135 MPH.



Fire suit required as outlined in the NHRA rule book for class and ET operated



Vehicle must have a functional tail light. Tail light must be on when car is staged.



DEEP can not be written on the vehicle. Autostart will be functioning.

What do they mean by DEEP?

[92turboaccord]

Most tracks make you wear a helmet no matter what you are running.



I don't think the car will be running any faster than an 11.5 in the quarter.



What do they mean by DEEP?

DEEP... i dont know but if you are a nhra member you can download the rulebook

[cuate01221]

DEEP... i dont know but if you are a nhra member you can download the rulebook

I'm not. I think my fathers friend has one. I'll have to ask him to borrow it and read it.

[4GAccordH22]

DEEP on the window means deep stage. Which is turning off the first staging light before the ready lights.

[wed3k]

im pretty sure the suit is required at certain times. the trunk area should be firewalled anyways.