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section is intended to outline the class rules and racing regulations for
each of the categories that compete weekly in the Thunder Valley Raceway
Drag Racing Series. Racers should familiarize themselves with the NHRA
Rulebook for any and all specific rules and regulations regarding
vehicle safety specifications. All NHRA Safety rules and Regulations
will be enforced. All racers are encouraged to join NHRA obtain the
Rulebook and additional insurance coverage that is provided with your
membership.
REFER TO THE 2005 NHRA RULEBOOK FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND RULES. SUPER PRO: This category is reserved for race cars running between 7.50 and 12.49 seconds (1/4 mile). All NHRA approved electronic driving aids and throttle controls are accepted for use in competition. Any other devices are considered illegal. Competitors may not dial-in above or below class standards at any time. Racers running over the class standard in eliminations. will be allowed to do so as long as they have dialed-in within the class standards. A roll cage will be mandatory in any full-bodied car running quicker than 10.99 seconds with the following exception: a full-bodied car with unaltered firewall, floor and body (from firewall rearward, except for wheel tubs) that runs between 10.00 and 10.99 may use a roll bar. Racers will be paired randomly using an accepted method. Any car running 7.499 or quicker must have an NHRA Advanced E.T. License. Any car running 7.499 or quicker must be certified by NHRA for advanced E.T. No tolerance will be
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given on this rule Deep staging is not allowed. PRO: This category is reserved for race cars running between 10.00 to 13.99 (doorslammer(1/4 mile). All NHRA approved electronic driving aids and throttle controls are accepted for use in competition. Any other devices will be considered illegal. Competitors may not dial in above or below the class standard at any time. Racers running over the class standard in eliminations. will be allowed to do so as long as they have dialed-in within the class standards. Racers will be paired randomly using an accepted method. Deep staging is not allowed. NO ELECTRONICS: This category is reserved for cars using no electronic driving aids or throttle controls and running between 7.50 to 13.99 (1/4 mile). A competitor may not dial-in under the class standard at any time. Racers running over the class standard in eliminations. Aill be allowed to do so as along as they have dialed-in within the class standards. The following devices are not allowed in the No Electronics class: delay boxes, throttle stops, throttle controls, automated shifters other than OEM, two and three step rev limiters, or a line lock or trans brake that is used to launch a vehicle. This class can be considered a "foot brake" class, where the driver's foot must perform the launching of the vehicle. Line locks can be installed and used for the following purposes only: To perform stationary burn-outs and assist race cars equipped with fully manual transmissions (with a foot operated clutch) with holding a car o the starting line. All wiring for a line lock device must be . completely |
exposed at all times from the button to the solenoid. Trans brakes can be installed and used for the following purpose only: To act as a reverse lock-out device on modem automatic transmissions. The transbrake button may be activated to back the race car after a burnout or other similar activity only. It cannot be used in any way to launch the vehicle. The transbrake button must be - in clear view of tech inspectors and starting line crew. All wiring related to the trans brake button and solenoid must be completely exposed at all times. Any device can be removed at any time by the Competition Director or by any Tech Official. The Competition Director will determine the legality of any vehicle should it come under scrutiny of Tech Officials or other racers. Racers will be paired randomly using an accepted method. Deep staging is not allowed.QUICK 16: This class is open to the fastest 16 qualifying cars. The quickest 16 cars will qualify for eliminations., which will be conducted on a dial-your-own, handicap basis. Pairings for eliminations. will be made using the Compulink Timing System Computer. Lane choice will be agreed upon by the racing pair. There is not an E.T. break in effect for this class. I Any driver running 7.499 or quicker, must have an NHRACONTINUED |
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