NHRA / IHRA rules for Plaid/Plaid+

[phantasms]

The automotive media company I work with reached out to the NHRA about this. They replied with..."no announcement has been made from the NHRA. We will make an announcement if/when it is needed due to a change".

Hopefully this happens soon...then put it to 8s for the Roadster.

 

[Trompazo]

The automotive media company I work with reached out to the NHRA about this. They replied with..."no announcement has been made from the NHRA. We will make an announcement if/when it is needed due to a change".

Hopefully this happens soon...then put it to 8s for the Roadster.

They stated it verbally at the PRI.

But correct, there is no formal announcement on the website yet.

 

[Jameslook]

Any update to this? The season is starting soon!

 

[SBDPlaid]

Any update to this? The season is starting soon!

My local NHRA sanctioned track let’s anything over a 9.0 run with just a helmet

 

[Chet S]

NHRA Rules update - 9s and up to 150 trap ok!

NHRA makes significant enhancements to the Street Legal program

As part of the ongoing effort to keep pace with current trends in the high-performance automotive industry, NHRA has announced several enhancements to the Street Legal program. The program will allow a broader and more diverse range of vehicles for the participants and give recognition to their...

www.nhra.com

 

[bhzmark]

NHRA Rules update - 9s and up to 150 trap ok!

NHRA makes significant enhancements to the Street Legal program

As part of the ongoing effort to keep pace with current trends in the high-performance automotive industry, NHRA has announced several enhancements to the Street Legal program. The program will allow a broader and more diverse range of vehicles for the participants and give recognition to their...

www.nhra.com

“An NHRA Level 6 license is required for drivers running quicker than 10.00 (*6.39) or faster than 135 mph.”

Anyone encountered enforcement of this?

 

[Chet S]

“An NHRA Level 6 license is required for drivers running quicker than 10.00 (*6.39) or faster than 135 mph.”

Anyone encountered enforcement of this?

I’ve seen YouTube videos of someone in Plaid getting a finger wag and told “dont do it again” and lifting at end to stay just over 10.0 sec and under 150

 

[bhzmark]

I’ve seen YouTube videos of someone in Plaid getting a finger wag and told “dont do it again” and lifting at end to stay just over 10.0 sec and under 150

But that was probably in 2021 under the old rules.

 

[SBDPlaid]

I’ve seen YouTube videos of someone in Plaid getting a finger wag and told “dont do it again” and lifting at end to stay just over 10.0 sec and under 150

Tesla Plaid Channel?
If so, old videos and that track, which is also my home track, let’s us go all out now

 

[ramirj2]

I’ve seen YouTube videos of someone in Plaid getting a finger wag and told “dont do it again” and lifting at end to stay just over 10.0 sec and under 150

It is supposedly in effect. I'll check with our local track. 2014 and up (no alterations to OEM safety equipment) should be able to run with an NHRA Sportsman Competition License Level 6 and the required SFI Approved Uniform without roll bar, although I'm not sure about the parachute requirement (150MPH+) . This change is one of the main reasons for me to place and order for a Plaid as it is pointless to have a 1000+ hp car just to cruise down the street. I plan to run it 1/2 mile, Roll and 1/4 regularly.

 

[bhzmark]

There are two different things: what the rules technically say, and what is actually enforced at the tracks.

It seems that the license is not enforced (I’ve never heard of it being enforced) and also the uniform requirement can likely be satisfied with just a jacket. I’ve never seen the pants or gloves or neck band or shoes be enforced on street cars even though the Plaid guy seems fully decked out.

 

[Unclepaul]

NHRA's drag racing rules now allow faster street-legal cars

Vehicles like the Dodge Demon, Tesla's Model S and X Plaid, Chevy Corvette ZR1, Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 and possibly some other Hellcat-badged or supercar competitors can now race in NHRA events.

autos.yahoo.com

It seems that they are now allowing faster cars to run at the strip, if they are being run by experienced drivers.
Even if the car is now qualified, they want the drivers to prove capability and have proper personal protection.

 

[SBDPlaid]

I’ve run my Plaid for about 20 passes since getting it in December; all 9.3/4s around 149-151mph with no issues at all from my local NHRA track here in Bradenton, FL. I only wear a helmet and am good to go

 

[Vettepartz]

If anyone here ACTUALLY sees these rule changes in an NHRA rule book, would you PLEASE post on here where (as in what pages or headings) that you have found this information. If a track manager hears of the changes, often times he/she will want to see these changes in writing. Hopefully, we can all benefit from this.

 

[Jameslook]

This ^^

 

[ramirj2]

If anyone here ACTUALLY sees these rule changes in an NHRA rule book, would you PLEASE post on here where (as in what pages or headings) that you have found this information. If a track manager hears of the changes, often times he/she will want to see these changes in writing. Hopefully, we can all benefit from this.

I just found it on the nhraracer site.

NHRARacer.com - NHRA RULES

 

[ramirj2]

I just found it on the nhraracer site.

NHRARacer.com - NHRA RULES

On the middle of the page

“Street Legal Rules Section of NHRA Rulebook”​

 

[juanmedina]

I went to my local 1/8th track yesterday and the told me I need a fire suit and a neck brace to go under 6.5sec.

 

[JustJohn]

Probably of interest:
NHRA Announces New Rules for 2014 and Newer OEM Street Cars

Sorry if it's paywalled.

 

[ramirj2]

I got a boosted Mustang running 9's since last year so I already got the roll bar and safety equipment . In order to remove those 60 pounds of steel pipes, the instruction from my local NHRA track is to get the license. So they in fact will allow the new rules.
Now I'm just missing the Plaid.