What is the general consensus as far as ET regarding a 'cage.


At what ET do you need a 2 Point?

4 Point?

6 Point?


Etc.


Thanks!

Greg

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I think it is now 11.50s for a 6pt cage. Don't think any tracks/rulebooks want anything less than 6pt for drag racing. 4pt is in the SCCA and road racing rulebooks, and 2pt is basically worthless.

Lou

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I dont think the SCCA lets you use a 4 point roll bar in any class anymore, maybe back in the '60's.

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SCCA and NASA both specify 4 pt roll bars for timetrial classes (solo I and II). The designs are different than NHRA bars, but there is enough overlap to do both if you like.

Lou

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As far as I know 11.99 and quicker takes a 6 point according to nhra and ihra

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Nick
86 d150 turbo /6.
64 valiant 4 door

I stand corrected, I was thinking dedicated road race cars. For solo events I have done the autocross's and a rollbar is not required for stock class's I ran in.

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I didnt know NASA was into racing

I thought they were trying to get a person on mars.


Thanks for the info here guys.


Greg

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As far as NHRA/IHRA are concerned, 11.50 to 10.00 with stock/unaltered firewall requires a 6 pt roll bar. From 9.99 and quicker they require certified 8-14 pt roll cages depending on the modifications and the performance levels which also include many different certifications which the majority of slant racers should never be concerned about. Best to purchase a rule book from either of these sanctioning bodies as their safety requirements are basically identical.