dvst8r
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For those that don't realize this, the current record is 8.81@157mph, this is just 3 tenth's from being a problem.
Most who drag race will probably already know this, so for those that do not, I will fill you in. The first level of NHRA roll cage is certified to an e.t of 8.50, once you go quicker than that, you must move into an SFI Foundation certified roll cage. The issue with this is the heaviest you can be for any SFI roll cage is 3600lbs. The minimum weight for Pro Street is 4500lbs.
I am sure you all see the dilemma now:
Either the class will need to become an 8.50 index, and open it up to anything with the safety requirements to run this quick.
Or
The minimum weight would have to be moved down to 3600lbs, which would mean a lot of purpose built trucks would need to under go some serious modifications.
So what say you NHRDA? Do you have a plan in place for the inevitable?
Most who drag race will probably already know this, so for those that do not, I will fill you in. The first level of NHRA roll cage is certified to an e.t of 8.50, once you go quicker than that, you must move into an SFI Foundation certified roll cage. The issue with this is the heaviest you can be for any SFI roll cage is 3600lbs. The minimum weight for Pro Street is 4500lbs.
I am sure you all see the dilemma now:
Either the class will need to become an 8.50 index, and open it up to anything with the safety requirements to run this quick.
Or
The minimum weight would have to be moved down to 3600lbs, which would mean a lot of purpose built trucks would need to under go some serious modifications.
So what say you NHRDA? Do you have a plan in place for the inevitable?