NHRA physical question.

Jim Wahl · 03-02-2022, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

I’ve sent a couple emails. And tried calling. But I’m not getting a response from NHRA. But I’m sure there’s probably somebody here that could answer. If you don’t want it public. Feel free to PM me here or if you want to be totally anonymous. You can email me at LMLamar70@yahoo.

Does anybody have a nerve stimulator in their back? Does NHRA care about you racing with it? Or do you just keep it to yourself? If you have to have a physical. What do you tell the doctor when you get your license physical? It’s not like you can hide it or the scars. And finally does it ever bother you going down track?

I’ve got to make a decision here soon. I’m hoping it would let me get back working and racing at some point in the future. But there’s no point renewing my membership and numbers again. If it’s going to be a problem.

Thanks
Rob

For what it's worth, I've started using an external TENS/EMS unit. Pain doc wanted to do the internal deal but I said no. I have had two spinal operations since the '19 Baby Gators and have two spinal fusions and a cage installed in my lumbar area. I'm hoping the electrical stimulation will help. My point is that if NHRA has a problem with this, the external unit can be removed to race, the internal can not. I don't see why either would be a problem as the voltage is minimal and does not transmit. Maybe someone from NHRA will read this and give us an answer or an opinion. Thanks for bringing this up Rob! Jim

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pmrphil · 03-02-2022, 01:40 PM

I don't believe you need a physical anymore, at least not down to 8.50 ET

Rob Petrie E395 · 03-02-2022, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pmrphil

I don't believe you need a physical anymore, at least not down to 8.50 ET

Ya my stocker and Footbrake/pro et bracket car I’m plenty safe from having to have a physical. But I’ve got another car that requires a physical now. That I bought right before I got hurt at work. Worst comes to worst. I can always let it go.

garyc · 03-02-2022, 05:49 PM

yes no more physicals 8.50 and up

sst7250 · 03-02-2022, 06:39 PM

NHRA Physicals are only required for those running advanced ET drivers, IE faster than 7.50.. License from level 1-3, pro categories TS, TD, Alky Comp etc.

Rob Petrie E395 · 03-02-2022, 08:24 PM

Ok good news thank you guys. This thing definitely won’t go 7.50. I thought the et threshold was a lot higher than that.

Shake & Bake · 03-02-2022, 11:32 PM

Here you go Rob:

https://www.nhraracer.com/content/ge...983&zoneid=175

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pmrphil Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 459 Likes: 1,805 Liked 348 Times in 152 Posts	Re: NHRA physical question. I don't believe you need a physical anymore, at least not down to 8.50 ET __________________ Phil Molski PMR Performance S/C 1623

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garyc Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 51 Times in 30 Posts	Re: NHRA physical question. yes no more physicals 8.50 and up

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sst7250 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 184 Likes: 9 Liked 45 Times in 32 Posts	Re: NHRA physical question. NHRA Physicals are only required for those running advanced ET drivers, IE faster than 7.50.. License from level 1-3, pro categories TS, TD, Alky Comp etc.

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Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: NHRA physical question. Ok good news thank you guys. This thing definitely won’t go 7.50. I thought the et threshold was a lot higher than that.

03-02-2022, 11:32 PM	#7
Shake & Bake Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 312 Likes: 40 Liked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: NHRA physical question. Here you go Rob: https://www.nhraracer.com/content/ge...983&zoneid=175 Last edited by Shake & Bake; 03-02-2022 at 11:34 PM.

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