2013 NHRA Rule Updates

Jim Kaekel · 07-18-2013, 03:09 PM

That's only a quick reference chart. Only when it is added into the Stock Eliminator section is when it becomes mandatory.

Lew Silverman · 07-18-2013, 04:18 PM

Chuck,

The Quick Reference chart lists Section 20 (General Regulations) Paragraph 2:14 Transmissions

All vehicles running quicker than 10.99 seconds (*6.99) or faster than
135 mph (except some Stock and Super Stock classes as noted
under Class Requirements) and using an automatic transmission
must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1
and labeled accordingly. (“Blanket”-type shield, appropriately
labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1, permitted.) All non-blanket-type
shields must incorporate two (or one, per manufacturer’s
instructions) 3/4 x 1/8-inch straps that bolt to the shield on each
side and pass under the transmission pan, or transmission pan
must be labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1. Permitted in all classes
where an automatic transmission is used.

There is no specific mention of a Automatic "transmission shield" in the Stock Class rules, Section 10A.

Lew

FED 387 · 07-18-2013, 06:42 PM

my experiennce in the past has been General regs override any of the class regulations UNLESS it specifically says something one way or the other!!! Better check to be sure ---The way I see it if your vehicle goes faster than X MPH or X ET you better have one

07-18-2013, 03:09 PM	#1
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: 2013 NHRA Rule Updates That's only a quick reference chart. Only when it is added into the Stock Eliminator section is when it becomes mandatory. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

07-18-2013, 04:18 PM	#2
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: 2013 NHRA Rule Updates Chuck, The Quick Reference chart lists Section 20 (General Regulations) Paragraph 2:14 Transmissions All vehicles running quicker than 10.99 seconds (*6.99) or faster than 135 mph (except some Stock and Super Stock classes as noted under Class Requirements) and using an automatic transmission must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1 and labeled accordingly. (“Blanket”-type shield, appropriately labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1, permitted.) All non-blanket-type shields must incorporate two (or one, per manufacturer’s instructions) 3/4 x 1/8-inch straps that bolt to the shield on each side and pass under the transmission pan, or transmission pan must be labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1. Permitted in all classes where an automatic transmission is used. There is no specific mention of a Automatic "transmission shield" in the Stock Class rules, Section 10A. Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

07-18-2013, 06:42 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: 2013 NHRA Rule Updates my experiennce in the past has been General regs override any of the class regulations UNLESS it specifically says something one way or the other!!! Better check to be sure ---The way I see it if your vehicle goes faster than X MPH or X ET you better have one