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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | What is needed? |
Do you have to have a set of fenders and a hood on a car to run at the drag strip? Do you need any lights? front or rear? Just thinking ahead for Mason Dixon. Rick |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:57 pm ] |
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I have seen guys make passes with cars with the front end off, but you may want to check with the track. There used to be a rule that you had to have a hood on a car with the engine driven fan. Rulebook says you have to have at least one red light on the rear. Headlights are optional. 
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Thanks Slantzilla |
I will be using an electric fan so I may be Ok. I will check with the track and see what they say. Thanks, Rick |
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| Author: | Will [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:00 am ] |
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I would say it has alot to do with the track. I think the rules say the car must look presentable. Will |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:41 am ] |
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Quote: I would say it has alot to do with the track. I think the rules say the car must look presentable.
That is a NHRA rule that is basically enforced at "Major" meets. Most tracks, on the weekly races could care less what the car looks like. Just have the entry fee. I run my 66 Valiant without a hood, and have not been questioned. I do have an electric fan, however.
Will |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:00 am ] |
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Yes, alot of times it is up to the track tech department, and sometimes they are not that savvy on the rulebook anyway. (i.e. seat belts in a slow car with a bar) Some of the tracks I have run at allowed things that were in no way safe. 
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| Author: | ceej [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:40 am ] |
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Apparently, not much!   CJ |
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| Author: | turboram [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:17 am ] |
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Well they require at least half a fender, have you ever seen my truck
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:14 am ] |
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I saw a guy running a 350 transplanted into a Duster, and they removed the firewall. Worst I've seen. This was at Wilkesboro 5 yrs ago. The guy could have reached over and run the throttle blades with his hand. Also saw a guy running a 34 coupe at Carlsabad, CA around 140 MPH trap speed, and his seat looked like an aluminum lawn chair... Lou |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:27 pm ] |
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Quote: I saw a guy running a 350 transplanted into a Duster, and they removed the firewall. Worst I've seen. This was at Wilkesboro 5 yrs ago. The guy could have reached over and run the throttle blades with his hand.
Also saw a guy running a 34 coupe at Carlsabad, CA around 140 MPH trap speed, and his seat looked like an aluminum lawn chair... Lou Yes But I believ Wikesboro and Knoxville dont have Tech - At least not when I was there - :-0 Better bring your helmet Rick! |
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