NHRA rule question

[cuate01221]

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

Oh, I didn't know about that. You learn something new everyday.

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

I'll buy the jacket I guess for those "just in case" times, but the trunk area has to be firewalled? I've never had a problem with that either. Well it is a wagon so I think it may be different. It's pretty much the stock chassis. Original gas tank, still leaf springs in the rear, nothing is cut up, it's pretty much just a street/track car.

[texasvtak]

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

neither track ive been to said anything.

[cuate01221]

neither track ive been to said anything.

Really? We were hassled at every track for the helmet. Now where doing a roll cage because my buddy got hassled last year for doing 11.8 all motor without one.

[texasvtak]

yeah, i remember now, helmet was required under 14, cage under 12.

[cuate01221]

yeah, i remember now, helmet was required under 14, cage under 12.

Yup, Seeing how were running 13.8 all motor, and then spraying a 100-200 shot this year were hoping to see 11s so a cage will be necessary.

[texasvtak]

yeah im still helmet free.

[cuate01221]

yeah im still helmet free.

Haha h22 on spray and your sure will be needing a helmet

[texasvtak]

oxidization bad for daily.

[cuate01221]

oxidization bad for daily.

So don't run the bottle daily haha it is tempting though!

[turbomaxx]

I always wear my firesuit when racing anything like that. Hell, when I'm in one of the more serious mud trucks I wear it, and the chances of needing it there are next to zero, but as unlikely as it may be to need it, and as many times as you may get picked on for wearing it, they ONE time you have a fire situation, you'll be DAMN glad you had it. They don't cost much either. I have a NASCAR Whelen series full body 1 piece, yellow with all the appropriate badging to be worn at Nascar type events, got it for free. Going to the track and talking to people, you can get stuff like that free or dirt cheap. So go out and see what you can scrape up.

So recap. Cost little to nothing if you're lucky. Sends safety through the roof. The added safety/comfort actually keeps my nerves in check a little bit. And there's no lying, you just feel bad ass in a fire suit haha.

So yeah, necessary or not, I'd still try to get one. Especially if you plan on visiting the track often, and let's face it... You do.

[cuate01221]

I always wear my firesuit when racing anything like that. Hell, when I'm in one of the more serious mud trucks I wear it, and the chances of needing it there are next to zero, but as unlikely as it may be to need it, and as many times as you may get picked on for wearing it, they ONE time you have a fire situation, you'll be DAMN glad you had it. They don't cost much either. I have a NASCAR Whelen series full body 1 piece, yellow with all the appropriate badging to be worn at Nascar type events, got it for free. Going to the track and talking to people, you can get stuff like that free or dirt cheap. So go out and see what you can scrape up.

So recap. Cost little to nothing if you're lucky. Sends safety through the roof. The added safety/comfort actually keeps my nerves in check a little bit. And there's no lying, you just feel bad ass in a fire suit haha.

So yeah, necessary or not, I'd still try to get one. Especially if you plan on visiting the track often, and let's face it... You do.

Those are words of truth right there! I'm gonna buy a new one from summit racing(don't feel right wearing some other guys sweat!) It's only like $115 for a nice one and my life is worth more than that! And me at the track often? Nah only about 4 times a month

[texasvtak]

So don't run the bottle daily haha it is tempting though!

psh. i cant keep it below 5k, so the chances of not helping myself to that little bit extra would be zero

[cuate01221]

psh. i cant keep it below 5k, so the chances of not helping myself to that little bit extra would be zero

I feel you on that one! I was just driving my buddies rsx and oh man do I love that extra power the cb doesn't have!