SFI flexplate mandatory in all v8s Jan 2024

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

What I am talking about is High 11/low 12 second and slower Stockers!
My DTD tells me that NHRA is trying to "align" the rules but that is absolutely not the case and not true. They claim to be "aligning" the rules with the Stick classes where a V8 must have an SFI shield and flywheel. As it is written now, a V8 automatic combo needs an SFI flexplate even in a 14 second car! The caveat being that a V8 automatic car doesn't need a transmission shield/blanket until 10.99! And it doesn't need a flexplate shield until 9.99! Where is the "alignment"?
A Bracket car doesn't need an SFI flexplate or any kind of shield until 9.99!

Billy, I wonder how many people at NHRA actually know they have 14 second V8 car running in Stock.
Also ,how many know there are V8 combos that an SFI flex is not available for..
How many even care?