New NHRA Competition License Program

[gumbalaya]

I am brain farting on what HU, H-D, TFH & PFH stand for.

Maybe because I'm reading this at 2am.

[Kevin Panzino]

Kyle, not sure about HU, but the others you mentioned are all Harley motorcycle categories.

And yes, this is a great improvement !

[jmcarter]

Suppose I'll have to call the Divisional office. My question is concerning age since in the past a medical had to include an EKG if over 55 so wondering if seniors get 'special' consideration and have to include a medical for a license renewal. Have doctor appointment on Thursday since my renewal date is coming up so can't wait for the rulebook revision to clarify.

[FireSale]

Originally Posted by gumbalaya

I am brain farting on what HU, H-D, TFH & PFH stand for.

Maybe because I'm reading this at 2am.

Same here. I think it's Heads Up. TFH is Top Fuel Harley. 240mph bikes. All brawn no brains.

This is nice. 9.99 is no longer something for an older racer to worry about. Passing a physical at 68 is no big deal, it's the explaining to your doctor that you need a license to drag race and want them to put their name on the application that's sticky.

Jim: Since you've been through the procedure with this doctor and have the appointment, just go through with it. Better to have it and not need it. As I read the revisions, no medical means just that. No age limits.

Also, if your license expires before 1/1/16 you are still subject to current (2015) rules.

Dale

[Adger Smith]

I think it is a move in the right direction by NHRA
I'm 65 and have to pass a class 11 FAA Medical to keep flying. I had no problem with having to get a medical for NHRA.
It was just a big hassle. My Dr. never really liked doing the NHRA and the designated FAA Dr./Examiner did not want to do the NHRA.
I've always felt there are too many things that hassle the sportsman racer that runs a limited schedule on a strained budget. This could be the first step in releasing the strangle hold on the sportsman's wallet and brings a few of us "Part Timers" back.

[SSGT Mustang]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

I think it is a move in the right direction by NHRA
I'm 65 and have to pass a class 11 FAA Medical to keep flying. I had no problem with having to get a medical for NHRA.
It was just a big hassle. My Dr. never really liked doing the NHRA and the designated FAA Dr./Examiner did not want to do the NHRA.
I've always felt there are too many things that hassle the sportsman racer that runs a limited schedule on a strained budget. This could be the first step in releasing the strangle hold on the sportsman's wallet and brings a few of us "Part Timers" back.

Couldn't agree more.

[Michael Beard]

A nice step in the right direction, although while they're "streamlining" it's still baffling that there exists both a Level 4 and Level 6 license. A vehicle is either 9.99 & quicker / 135+ MPH or its not.

Make all rules based on ET/MPH, and chassis construction. Simple, fair, and consistent. This is not rocket surgery.

[FireSale]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

A nice step in the right direction, although while they're "streamlining" it's still baffling that there exists both a Level 4 and Level 6 license. A vehicle is either 9.99 & quicker / 135+ MPH or its not.

Make all rules based on ET/MPH, and chassis construction. Simple, fair, and consistent. This is not rocket surgery.

I think 4 is for drivers of existing Super class cars and 6 is for drivers of existing Pro and Super Pro bracket cars. A lot of bracket cars are as quick as Super Street and Super Gas but don't meet the tech demands.

Dale

[Jim Bailey]

NHRA had to do something to keep the old guys around and racing. Helps with car counts (ie: entry fees). Next step will be life insurance policies for drivers over 60yrs old included in membership fees. Sanctioning body will be named beneficiary. Good for cash flow!

[buzzinhalfdozen]

Says membership includes "catastrophic insurance, isn't that the 100 dollar insurance every one is required to purchase for a nat. event? Find it hard to believe they would get rid of that cash cow.