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.

CMcAllister · 07-04-2023, 03:17 PM

Grant does kits for many OE columns to adapt to their quick release hub.

Coleydog · 07-05-2023, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

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.

No bag on a 70 Duster and I like the stock wheel look.

rallye bob · 07-06-2023, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMcAllister

Grant does kits for many OE columns to adapt to their quick release hub.

Link or part#? I like this one but don't know if I can add it to my stock '70 Cutlass column
https://www.motionraceworks.com/prod...ttern-15-240-1

Mark Yacavone · 07-07-2023, 11:43 AM

So you don't need the key/lock, the blinker switch, the 4 way , the air bag cover wheel, etc.
and you can use a quick release, non-stock wheel setup
Why don't they just say you can fabricate a chrome moly column ,and paint to match?
Stock length? How do they know that? Is the a spec somewhere?
This reminds me of the stock width rear, which was a rule that wasn't enforced, until the point where they didn't care anyway.
Changing the face of Stock Eliminator, all in the name of "safety", don't ya know!

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: 2,728 Likes: 2,783 Liked 2,462 Times in 694 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 1,569 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.

07-04-2023, 03:17 PM	#7
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 612 Likes: 16 Liked 914 Times in 257 Posts	Re: Stock Eliminator steering column Grant does kits for many OE columns to adapt to their quick release hub.

07-07-2023, 11:43 AM	#10
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,807 Likes: 2,897 Liked 5,109 Times in 1,947 Posts	Re: Stock Eliminator steering column So you don't need the key/lock, the blinker switch, the 4 way , the air bag cover wheel, etc. and you can use a quick release, non-stock wheel setup Why don't they just say you can fabricate a chrome moly column ,and paint to match? Stock length? How do they know that? Is the a spec somewhere? This reminds me of the stock width rear, which was a rule that wasn't enforced, until the point where they didn't care anyway. Changing the face of Stock Eliminator, all in the name of "safety", don't ya know! __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers