2013 NHRA Rule Updates
 

Question answered, Thanks!

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Guys--having trouble accessing NHRA site for "ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS"---who other than Lokar is on the list for the header tethers?? Thanx FED 387

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I couldn't find any exhaust tethers listed, not even a section for it so no Lokar product there. Suspect they are getting ready to update the product listings.

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NHRA updated the list today...here's the collector tether info..

Manufacturer
Part Number
Lokar
1400009
Lokar
1401009

Collector Tethers.com
Standard
Collector Tethers.com
Universal Kit


BTW, I couldn't find any such domain name searching Collector Tethers but perhaps its a start up business just getting set up...somebody on here will probably know about the product and update us

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http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/dra...tethering.html

Not mandatory until January 2014

Ron

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Am i reading the last page right?, I need a trans shield?

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That's only a quick reference chart. Only when it is added into the Stock Eliminator section is when it becomes mandatory.

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Chuck,

The Quick Reference chart lists Section 20 (General Regulations) Paragraph 2:14 Transmissions

All vehicles running quicker than 10.99 seconds (*6.99) or faster than
135 mph (except some Stock and Super Stock classes as noted
under Class Requirements) and using an automatic transmission
must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1
and labeled accordingly. (“Blanket”-type shield, appropriately
labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1, permitted.) All non-blanket-type
shields must incorporate two (or one, per manufacturer’s
instructions) 3/4 x 1/8-inch straps that bolt to the shield on each
side and pass under the transmission pan, or transmission pan
must be labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1. Permitted in all classes
where an automatic transmission is used.

There is no specific mention of a Automatic "transmission shield" in the Stock Class rules, Section 10A.

Lew

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my experiennce in the past has been General regs override any of the class regulations UNLESS it specifically says something one way or the other!!! Better check to be sure ---The way I see it if your vehicle goes faster than X MPH or X ET you better have one

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Chuck

I posed this specific question to B. Bachelder when this discussion came up here a while ago.
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Stockers are exempt for the Flex Plate and Transmission Shield requirement!

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With some stockers running deep in the 8's???? Yea right...cars faster than 10.99 require them, general regs apply.

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Thanks for the info I wasn't sure if it superceded the stock rule

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Exhaust tethers does that rule mean that all cars that meet that requirement have to have this device by 2014 and will it be something that you can make for yourself are will it have to have some manufactures name on it.And have we had a big rash of collectors falling off for this rule to have been implemented or is this just another rule to add more cost to a race car.

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I have NEVER EVER had my collectors looked at in tech at ANY race EVER. I have seen slip on collectors just that, slipped on and maybe tapped on snug at best. Is this issue maybe something that is at fault of the tech people not catching and instructing racer to better secure them. Mine have 2 welded on tabs per collector and bolted together with locking nuts. Does this not suffice? Or is this going to escalate into one of those SFI approved, expiry dated contraptions that look like a pair of women's Garder straps. I have always subscribed to KISS (keep it simple stupid). Maybe I'm venting prematurely as I have all the confidence that NHRA will have a reasonable resolve for this.

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This subject was discussed in detail previously.

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=46424


I wonder what was the result of the meeting that Mark (A56), was having with NHRA on this subject?