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Old 03-09-2011, 03:00 PM   #8
Greg Barsamian
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Default Re: window net requirments

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Originally Posted by Joe Grippo View Post
I am upgrading from a roll bar to a roll cage in my bracket car. The car runs in the 10.50's @ 128 with no immediate plans of going much faster. With the upgrade to a roll cage and knowing that the car does not require a cage, will I be required to install and use a window net? I thought the rule book (General Section 6:3) was sort of vague stating that any car REQUIRED TO HAVE A CAGE must use a net.

So if I don't need the cage but put one in anyway do I need the net? I guess it would be a good thing to have regardless but any clarification would be helpful, thanks....
Section 20 page 29 in the 2011 NHRA rule book General Regulations,
6:3 Window Net: A ribbon type or SFI Spec 27.1 mesh-type window net is mandatory on any full-body car required by the rules to have a roll-cage.

I interpret that as saying, If your car doesn't require a roll-cage, dont install one!
If you choose to install a cage, then by the "rule" you're required to have the net!

Better to have it & race than not have it & go home!
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