Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

Just noticed on the 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendments the addition of the following language:

SECTION 2: RACE PROCEDURES, SINGLE RUNS (Page 8) (11/29/2023) In situations where a driver is making a single run, he or she is considered the winner once he or she stages and receives the start signal or is declared the winner by the official starter. If a competitor crosses the boundary line on a single run, the elapsed time is voided for lane-choice determination. Drivers who run under elapsed time barriers outlined in their category are disqualified even if on a single run.

My interpretation is that if you are in a single run, you cannot run under the index any longer? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

The index is not a “barrier.”

To me, this is for Top Dragster/Top Sportsman cars who run quicker than 6.00 on a single and would be DQ’d from the event.

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

Makes sense! Thank you!

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

Agree with Tony, some might wonder though if chassis certification level could also be considered a “barrier”. Probably not for parachute, Hans, etc but if a FS car ran quicker than 7.50 on a bye could their competitor(s) protest if they weren’t DQ’d?

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

Not sure if that also means if you run in the 9's as in for example a A/SA and don't have the safety equipment to be in the 9's. Just a thought.

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

In my opinion, the wording "Drivers who run under elapsed time barriers outlined in their category" is specific enough that your example wouldn't apply.

Standard safety-related rules would still be in effect on a single as they would be in any other qualification or elimination round.

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

I could not think what would happen if a FSS car ran 7.49. Pat would have a stroke I believe. NHRA gets crazy at 7.60. a 7.49 run any where at an event would be DQ maybe for the year, Loss of first born child and a big fine to help enhance the safety of the sport.. LOL

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

Would the 9.99 number for the NHRA license be considered a barrier?
If a driver ran under the 9.99 would the run be disqualified or the driver for the event?

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

I think so ----Wasnt Bo buttner disqualified a while back on a run that was under a "certain" ET because the car was not certified to go in that ET range. ??? FED 387

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So, does this apply to all the Super categories also? I.E. if you run under you class index,(10.90, 9.90, 8.90) on a single, you're disqualified? I always thought on a single pass you could run it out the back door and use it as a time trial. Am I miss understanding this new rule?

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

The problem with going 749 is you car needs cert to 6.0
All the FX would be junk because you went too fast
More $. More problems
So let it rip Lenny let’s see what happens

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

My opinion is ---if you run faster or quicker than whatever you are licensed for your out--

same applies for certification level of the chassis as well as the safety equipment (seat belts/roll bars/drivers suits etc.) you must have to run that ET.

In other words what ET is your license good for and does your chassis safety level as well as protective clothing meet that quicker ET. In many cases it won't.

Re: Single Runs - 2023 To 2024 NHRA Rule Amendment
 

totally agree with you. the pully changes have been helping with our cars not going sub 7.50. Last one was a real party damper for mine. Since my FX car is done I dont know how much we will be running the FSS cars this year. The 6.0 cert chassis will be good to go now. No worries on going that fast ever with these combos.