Rules Verification for a Newbie

[Tony Corley]

Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

I was one of the cars that was looked at at the National Open at Earlville, and I was #2 qualifier for both races that weekend. Anyone racing Stock or SS this is what we signed up for. If that means taking it apart to check its legal then you better make sure its legal, and be ready if asked. We need more checks that what we are racing is per the rules. Otherwise go bracket race. I agree with Jim, we need more tech checking cars.


Suggesting the guy that bought someone elses car is legal, and not checking it seems risky to me. The lack of a rear firewall would be one of the items I would take another look at on your car.

Sean

Sean, it actually does have a firewall. The cell is recessed into the spare tire area, and it has an aluminum cover that Dzus fastens over the top of the wheel well, covering it completely. So no issues there. But there are some things I see that I know are not legal. Like it has an electric vacuum pump connected to the valve covers. I also am not certain that the current rods are listed in the legal replacements. ( Because truthfully, I’m not certain what they are). The build sheet part numbers don’t match anything I know of. And I want to CC the heads and make certain they’re legal. I don’t think the car was built illegal, but there have been rules changes since 2014, and this car had been caught in a time warp. It’s been sitting for the most part. I have to learn how NHRA polices the Stock and Super Stock cars, but I will rest easier knowing that every thing is up to date and legal. Thanks for the observations.