Stock Eliminator steering column

hrs1326 · 07-03-2023, 09:07 PM

Recently looked at an NHRA stock eliminator car that had a non OEM steering column with removable wheel.
My question: is that legal?

GTX JOHN · 07-04-2023, 04:23 AM

Yes, that is my understanding that you cannot have
a removable wheel.
I have seen several lightweight steering shafts but
I do not think they are legal either.

Terry Cain · 07-04-2023, 07:17 AM

Not sure about shafts but removable wheel IS LEGAL, a necessity and quicker to get out of (if needed) on several cars with a cage.

SSDiv6 · 07-04-2023, 12:16 PM

This is how the rule is written:

STEERING WHEELS
"Aftermarket steering wheels permitted, minimum diameter 11
inches. Removable steering wheels permitted. Lengthening of
steering column prohibited. Must maintain OEM length."

You are also allowed to remove the turn signal lever and the column ignition switch with the locking mechanism when applicable.

The removal of the steering wheel allows the driver ease to enter and egress the car with full cages and a window net.

Coleydog · 07-04-2023, 01:12 PM

Now to find a removable kit that allows use of stock steering wheel.

SSDiv6 · 07-04-2023, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coleydog

Now to find a removable kit that allows use of stock steering wheel.

Why? You are allowed the use of an aftermarket steering wheel.
I don't think those with steering wheels that have an airbag would enjoy having an explosive squib go off while on a run.

07-03-2023, 09:07 PM	#1
hrs1326 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 52 Likes: 2 Liked 19 Times in 10 Posts	Stock Eliminator steering column Recently looked at an NHRA stock eliminator car that had a non OEM steering column with removable wheel. My question: is that legal?

07-04-2023, 04:23 AM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,729 Likes: 2,785 Liked 2,467 Times in 695 Posts	Re: Stock Eliminator steering column Yes, that is my understanding that you cannot have a removable wheel. I have seen several lightweight steering shafts but I do not think they are legal either. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

07-04-2023, 07:17 AM	#3
Terry Cain Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, Indiana (close to Louisville, KY) Posts: 775 Likes: 530 Liked 230 Times in 106 Posts	Re: Stock Eliminator steering column Not sure about shafts but removable wheel IS LEGAL, a necessity and quicker to get out of (if needed) on several cars with a cage. __________________ Terry Cain ???? STK tcain19689585@gmail.com

07-04-2023, 12:16 PM	#4
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,041 Likes: 712 Liked 1,575 Times in 580 Posts	Re: Stock Eliminator steering column This is how the rule is written: STEERING WHEELS "Aftermarket steering wheels permitted, minimum diameter 11 inches. Removable steering wheels permitted. Lengthening of steering column prohibited. Must maintain OEM length." You are also allowed to remove the turn signal lever and the column ignition switch with the locking mechanism when applicable. The removal of the steering wheel allows the driver ease to enter and egress the car with full cages and a window net.

07-04-2023, 01:12 PM	#5
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 569 Likes: 36 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Stock Eliminator steering column Now to find a removable kit that allows use of stock steering wheel.