IHRA track rules

**346ci** · 10-19-2009, 07:42 PM

I am planning on running low 11's next season at a IHRA track and wasn't sure on what all safety gear I would need on the car. I read the online rule book and got confused, I race for fun and I am not in any class.

The only thing I figured out was I need a drive shaft safety loop, would I need a 6 point roll bar or anything else? I appreciate any knowledge as I would like to remain legal.

**346ci** · 10-21-2009, 07:39 PM

I know a good many of you guys are running low 11's or faster, can you help me out. I keep reading the rule book, I guess I am just not knowledgeable enough on the classes and other cars to figure out where I fall.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 10-21-2009, 08:21 PM

I am not nowhere near that time....YET.

However, I know you will need a DS safety loop, like you mentioned. You will also need a roll cage I believe (anything under 12s).

Also, a certified helmet.

**zmg00camaross** · 10-21-2009, 08:41 PM

if the battery is relocated to the hatch area it will need a killswitch out the back panel

**c5z28** · 10-21-2009, 09:36 PM

Anything faster than 11.50 needs a cage

**1fastcamarosss11** · 10-21-2009, 11:08 PM

4 or 6 point harness (seat belt)
longer studs for rear end tires/rims.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 10-22-2009, 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by c5z28

Anything faster than 11.50 needs a cage

Yup. Read that after I posted my "under 12s".

**1fastcamarosss11** · 10-22-2009, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

I am not nowhere near that time....YET.

However, I know you will need a DS safety loop, like you mentioned. You will also need a roll cage I believe (anything under 12s).

Also, a certified helmet.

convertables are under 12. and hard/top t top is 11.50 and under

**35th-ANV-SS** · 10-22-2009, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by 1fastcamarosss11

convertables are under 12. and hard/top t top is 11.50 and under

Ah OK. Thanks. I knew I got that 12s from somewhere. Does T-tops fall under the convertible category?

**1fastcamarosss11** · 10-22-2009, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Ah OK. Thanks. I knew I got that 12s from somewhere. Does T-tops fall under the convertible category?

no.

**346ci** · 10-22-2009, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the responses guys, so it looks like I will need:

-DS safety loop
-6 point roll bar
-6 point harness
-Bigger rear wheel studs

Already have a certified helmet and I am not relocating the battery yet. From the rules it doesn't look like I will need a fire retardent suit or anything will I?

**1fastcamarosss11** · 10-23-2009, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by 346ci

Thanks for the responses guys, so it looks like I will need:

-DS safety loop
-6 point roll bar
-6 point harness
-Bigger rear wheel studs

Already have a certified helmet and I am not relocating the battery yet. From the rules it doesn't look like I will need a fire retardent suit or anything will I?

i think that is under 11's. but i woul dget a jacket, and wear jeans.