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jackson72
Starting Member
USA
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 Posted - 01/17/2009 : 6:34:25 PM
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Have 78 chevy 4x4 and was wanting to know what safety stuff we have to have to run the truck we usally drag quads so not new to sand drags but have no clue about the trucks also the truck is a daily driver so not to fast
Jackson
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ndvalium
Senior Member
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2009 : 03:10:12 AM
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From the current rule book listed on the home page:
Safety Requirements
Because of the wide variety and diversity of the types of vehicles that we have in sand drag racing, it is hard to describe and mandate specific rules for each vehicle. We have made the rules as broad as we can to cover all vehicles in competition, however every once in a while innovative people come up with something new. Anything not covered by these rules will be dealt with on an individual basis, to the best of our ability. It is solely the responsibility of the driver to comply with these rules. It is not the National Sand Drag Association, the officials or your crew's responsibility to protect you. It's your life, protect it. Safety is extremely important! To keep this as simple as possible we have designated vehicle types as follows:
Type 1 - Dragsters, Buggies, Rails, UTVs Type Automotive Powered. (Class A)
Type 2 - Pickups, Hardtops and Stock or Stock Appearing 4 Wheel Drive. (Class A)
Type 3 - Motorcycle, Snowmobile or Non Automotive Powered. (Class M)
Unless otherwise stipulated, all safety rules apply to all vehicles.
It's Your Life -- Protect It!
Arm Restraints:
Arm restraints are recommended for all classes that are driven. They are required for any vehicle faster than 2.99 seconds. Any driven (sit in) junior, intermediate or Peewee recommended to have arm restraints. Open cockpit cars 4.25 and quicker are required to have arm restraints (dragster, altered, roadster, jeep). All arm restraints must be worn and adjusted in such a manner that the drivers’ arms or hands cannot extend outside the roll cage. Arm restraints shall be combined with the driver restraint system such that the arm restraints are released with the driver restraints.
Ballast:
All weight boxes or ballast material must be securely mounted to the frame or frame structure. Minimum two ½” diameter steel bolts are required to hold 100 pounds.
Batteries:
All batteries must be securely bolted down. Any battery in the driver's compartment, or where the driver is not protected by a firewall, must have a cover sufficient to keep the acid off the driver. Inner tubes and rubber straps are prohibited. Battery shut-off switch should be located in the rear of the vehicle in case of an emergency. This allows crew or track personell to shut vehicle and all electrical components off in an emergency situation (fire or crash). It should be located on the positive side of the battery and kill the engine when turned off.
Blowers:
All blowers require explosion restraints. Blower blankets are recommended.
Brakes:
All type 1 and 2 vehicles must be equipped with a minimum of (2) functional hydraulic axle brakes, or (1) large functional brake if mounted on live axle. No go-cart brakes. No excessive lightening or drilling of brake components is allowed.
Chain Guards:
All chain-driven vehicles must have a 180-degree guard if other than factory components are used, or if motor location has been altered. All class A vehicle guards must be 3/16-inch steel or ¼-inch aluminum minimum. All class M vehicles must have a guard that will prevent any part of the driver/rider's body, clothing or boots from coming in contact with the chain or sprockets. Bodywork is not considered as a chain guard. Guard must be two times the thickness of the thickest link with a minimum of 1/8-inch steel or aluminum. In no way any part of the riders/drivers body parts should be able to contact chains, sprockets or any other "drive" device.
Clothing:
All vehicles quicker than 3.75 are required to have a full fire suit (jacket, pants and gloves). Jacket and pants must be minimum sfi rated 3.2a/1 and gloves 3.3/1. Jacket meeting sfi rated 3.2A/1 required for vehicles running 4.25 and quicker or any vehicle with nitrous. Neck brace mandatory while running 4.25 and quicker. Class M riders are required to wear a minimum of a long sleeve shirt or non-nylon jacket, long pants, boots and gloves. All riders must have eye protection! Any rider faster than 3.5 seconds will be required to have full riding leathers or nomex 2-layer fire suit. No nylon clothing of any type will be allowed. Top Fuel, Top Alcohol and Top Eliminator: Drivers must wear a minimum 3.2A/5 jacket and pants. Gloves meeting SFI 3.3/5 and neck brace SFI 3.3. Full face snell rated 00 or newer or equivalent required. Crewmembers that must assist the starting procedures of these cars must wear long pants, a short sleeve t-shirt and closed toe shoes while assisting vehicle.
Driveline Loops and Shields:
All class A vehicles shall have minimum 1/8-inch by 1-inch flat steel or 1" diameter round tube driveline loops on the front joint or each shaft. All drivelines exposed to the driver must have full-length 180-degree shields of 1/8-inch steel or ¼-inch aluminum.
Exhaust Systems:
All exhaust must be safely directed away from the vehicle and driver. No flex pipe is permitted.
Eye Protection:
Mandatory in all open cockpit or class M vehicles.
Fire Extinguishers:
All front motor class A vehicles faster than 4 seconds are required to carry a full 2 ½ lb. dry chem. or co2 fire extinguisher, with a securely mounted quick release type mounting. No tape. Extinguishers are recommended for all other vehicles or support vehicles.
Floorboards & Firewalls:
Floorboards are mandatory on all vehicles where it is necessary to keep the drivers feet within the frame. Floorboards may be made of securely mounted aluminum, expanded metal, steel or screen. No fabric or netting is allowed. Firewalls must be made of metallic, non-flammable material. Holes must be kept to a minimum where linkages and lines pass through firewall.
Frames:
See Roll Bars and Cage:
Fuel:
Fuel lines should be made of steel, steel braid or other metallic material. Rubber fuel lines should be avoided in all circumstances. Fuel tanks must be sealed from the driver’s compartment with a non flammable material. Fuel tanks must also be protected by frame or chassis cage. If outside frame, it should be protected by a fabricated steel structure to keep the tank from rupturing if impacted.
Fuel Shut-Off:
A fuel shut-off is required on all vehicles fitted with an electric fuel pump or pressurized fuel system. This shut off must be plainly marked and easily accessible to the driver or person outside the vehicle.
Helmets and Eye Protection:
NHRA approved helmets are required for all competitors (snell or dot approved). Full-face shield or shatterproof goggles are required for all open vehicles. Sunglasses or eyeglasses are not considered protection.
Kill Switch:
All vehicles must have a plainly marked kill switch that is easily accessible to the driver or person outside the vehicle. All cars started by other than the driver from the driver's position must have a positive ground attached to the coil(s) or mag(s) to prevent accidental starting when not intended. All rider-type vehicles must have positive ignition cut-off switch attached to a lanyard. Switch must be on the low voltage side of the ignition circuit.
Roll Bars and Cage:
Roll bars and cage will be visually inspected. Due to different requirements and designs of the frames, we will not be specific for weight of the vehicle and speed of the vehicle. However, we will not accept anything smaller than 1-inch .095 mild steel for the main frame. Top fuel & Top Alcohol roll cages must be a minimum of 1 ½-inch OD .095 mild steel or 1 ½-inch chromoly .065.
Parachutes:
Mandatory in Top Fuel, Top Alcohol, Top Eliminator. Parachutes must be ready for deployment prior to staging. Safety pins must be removed from the pack even if the driver does not intend on using the parachute.
Scattershields:
All type A vehicles running faster than 5 seconds must have an NHRA approved 360-degree bell housing or other approved device. All planetary gear-type transmissions must have a sfi approved blanket or shield.
Seatbelts and Shoulder Harness:
All vehicles that are driven in a driver's compartment or area are required to have quick release-type safety belts and shoulder harness (5-way belts minimum). Arm restraints are strongly suggested. Belts must be fastened to the frame or roll cage with minimum 5/16-inch hardened steel bolts. All belt fittings must pull in a direct line with predetermined impact. Under no circumstances are the belts to be mounted with a bolt through the webbing. All stock vehicles may use stock seat belts and shoulder straps.
Starters:
All vehicles must be self-starting. No pull or push starting allowed. Kick starting is allowed if factory installed. Neutral safety switch is mandatory on all vehicles. No vehicle should be able to start "in gear".
Staging Devices:
Any staging device must be rigidly and securely mounted to the vehicle. It must be a minimum 16 inches long and extend from the front of the vehicle rearward to the front wheels. If the vehicle stages with the body panels or undercarriage it could result in a red light foul. It is up to the driver to make this choice. There is no recourse in a staging foul. No electronic staging device, which is keyed to or triggered by the starting or timing system, is allowed. Such a device in the vehicle, working or not, is grounds for disqualification. Delay boxes will be allowed.
Taillights:
Taillights are required for racing after sun down. If the lights on the track are on, tail lights must be on. The light must be visible to the starter when the vehicle is at the far end of the race track.
Throttle:
All throttles must have two return springs attached directly to the carburetor or injector throttle arm and must return to a fully closed position under all circumstances. Toe straps are also required on all vehicles faster than 5 seconds.
Tires and Wheels:
Other than stock tires, only approved commercial paddle tires are acceptable. No vehicle may have more than one tire and wheel at each location. No dual paddle tire vehicles are permitted at any National Sand Drag Association sanctioned event.
Welds:
All frames and roll cages must be adequately welded. The quality of the weld will be visually inspected. Grinding of welds is not permitted.
Wheelie Bars: Any vehicle exhibiting big wheel stands will be required to have a wheelie bar. Excessive wheelies are a rule infraction and are subject to disqualification. The wheelie bar must support the weight of the vehicle and driver when jacked up by the wheelie bar. Four bar construction is highly recommended.
Dave
Motorsports Safety Solutions
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jackson72
Starting Member
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2009 : 8:21:21 PM
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So just to clarify my truck would have to have a driveline loop and a battery disconect and a 5 point harness even though its not fast enough to race in the pro category
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ndvalium
Senior Member
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2009 : 9:20:24 PM
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I would suggest that you contact Vern directly. You can "pm" him here - His user name is safety. My reading of the rules however is that you would need those items to be in compliance and recieve your tech sticker.
Dave
Dave
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swag7741
Advanced Member
USA
664 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2009 : 10:10:27 AM
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IF THIS IS A STREET P.U. RUNNING SLOWER THAN 5.0 SEC., I WOULD THINK YOU WOULD FALL UNDER THESE SAFTEY RULES.
1) BATTERY DISCO.
2) DRIVELINE LOOP.
3) IF YOU ARE RUNNING A ELECT. FUEL PUMPS A FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH.
4) FACTORY SHOULDER HARNESS BELTS SHOULD BE OK, PER RULE.
5) 2 THOTTLE SPRINGS, AT CARB.
6) HELMET.
RACE ON
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