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Sicc98GT
Member # 1862
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im planning to head out to sac in a couple of weeks to see what my car can run. i was curious on the rules. say i ran a 13 what would i need to be nhra legal, or are they not really strict on picky rules
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Jeff S
Member # 371
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In a hardtop you would need a helmet and if you run slicks you will need a driveshaft safety loop.
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Sicc98GT
Member # 1862
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what kind of helmet exactly? could you use a motorcycle helmet?
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Sicc98GT
Member # 1862
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is there any place online that states the rules?
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twstd5o
Member # 1981
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www.sacramentoraceway.com
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Sicc98GT
Member # 1862
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i checked the site but it just says check the nhra rule book
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twstd5o
Member # 1981
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Basic Requirements
All drivers must have a valid state driver's license. All vehicles must pass a basic NHRA ET Bracket safety inspection. For a full listing of requirements, consult an NHRA Rulebook. A single co-driver is permitted in vehicles running slower than 14.00 seconds. Co-drivers must be at least 16 years old and must sit in the front seat. All drivers and co-drivers must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves (no tank tops). SFI approved helmets are required for all vehicles running quicker than 14.00 seconds. Motorcycle racers slower than 10.99 seconds are required to wear a heavy jacket, gloves, helmet with eye protection, and shoes covering the tops of the ankles. Significant additional requirements including full leathers are required for motorcycles quicker than 10.99 seconds. Racers running and NHRA ET number and winning 3 or more times (not including motorcycles) must run Street Pro
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twstd5o
Member # 1981
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I think the basic rules should cover you just fine.
I've never had any problems there as they don't seem to be too picky.
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eljefe
Member # 1753
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just bring a helmet if you plan on running in the 13's. you'll need a snell 95 or up
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Sicc98GT
Member # 1862
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thanx guys
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TRIX02GT
Member # 2844
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quote: Originally posted by eljefe: just bring a helmet if you plan on running in the 13's. you'll need a snell 95 or up
Just checking cuz my buddy went up to Sac and i thought he said that at tech the Snell rating had gone up from 95? This was a few weeks ago?
Could you clarify for me....thanks.
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twstd5o
Member # 1981
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I was there less than a month ago and they didn't even look at my helmet...
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SF Coupe
Member # 1810
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I used a snell 95 three weeks ago, they said nothing about it.
About the slicks, does the drive shaft loop rule apply to DOT approved tire (et streets, QTPs)?
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Sicc98GT
Member # 1862
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btw, anybody know of a good site/or place to pick up a helmet?
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SF Coupe
Member # 1810
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There's a guy selling brand new snell 95 helmets for $50 on Craigslist
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Blue97GT
Member # 4241
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theyre not really that strict. my friend "saleen03" just brought his dirtbike helmet and they said its okay...its a helmet...if you just bring one of those itll be okay.
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