2010 NHRA JDRL rules amendments released
December 15, 2009
In advance of the release of the 2010 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook, which will be available for download here on jrdragster.nhra.com in the coming weeks, the NHRA Technical Department has released a list of rules amendments that will be in effect for the 2010 season. The full list of changes is below. Note: The page numbers below are from the 2009 Rulebook and may differ from those in the 2010 edition.
Note:
Additions are Blue underline
Deletions are Red strikethrough
RACE PROCEDURES
Page 31
DIAL-IN
During handicap E.T. bracket-style racing, each competitor must post his or her desired dial-in on his or her car in a manner clearly visible to the tower and available to his or her opponent. Reader boards must be attached to the car. Dial-in cannot be changed after the track-designated “ready line.”
Page 31
LANE CHOICE
If necessary, lane choice will be determined by a coin flip or random draw.
Page 32
BREAKOUT RULES
Breakout rules are enforced as follows: Contestants who race below their dial-in or posted index (subject to performance barrier rules listed on pages 8 and 9 under CLASS DESIGNATIONS) during eliminations are disqualified, with the following exceptions:
1. When an opponent foul starts or crosses a boundary line.
2. On a single run.
3. When both drivers run under their dial-in or indexes, the driver who is the least under is the winner.
4. If two contestants run under by the same margin (with elapsed times extended to a thousandth of a second), the driver crossing the finish line first is the winner.
Drivers who run under the applicable 12.50, 8.50, or 7.50 7.70 elapsed time barriers, as outlined in CLASS DESIGNATIONS, are disqualified from the event and are subject to additional penalties in the sole and absolute discretion of NHRA.
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CLASS DESIGNATIONS
NOVICE
Ages 8 and 9; dial-in restricted to 12.90 seconds or slower based on either an e.t. dial-your-own or heads-up basis; breakout rules apply. In qualified events, no racer can qualify quicker than 12.900. Any competitor running quicker than 12.70 e.t. in the eighth-mile or 6.50 e.t. in 330 feet at any time during an event will receive one warning. If the same competitor runs quicker than 12.70 e.t. in the eighth-mile or 6.50 e.t. in 330 feet again at the same event, he or she will be disqualified for the remainder of the event. Any competitor running quicker than 12.50 e.t. in the eighth-mile or 6.30 e.t. in 330 feet at any time during an event will be immediately disqualified for the remainder of the event. The above penalties will be imposed regardless of whether the infraction(s) occur during time trials or eliminations. See also Breakout Rules in Race Procedures.
INTERMEDIATE
Ages 10 to 1218; dial-in restricted to 8.90 seconds or slower based on either an e.t. dial-your-own or heads-up basis; breakout rules apply. In qualified events, no competitor can qualify quicker than 8.900. Any competitor running quicker than 8.70 e.t. in the eighth-mile or 4.70 e.t. in 330 feet at any time during an event will receive one warning. If the same competitor runs quicker than 8.70 e.t. in the eighth-mile or 4.70 e.t. in 330 feet again at the same event, he or she will be disqualified for the remainder of the event. Any competitor running quicker than 8.50 e.t. in the eighth-mile or 4.50 e.t. in 330 feet feet at any time during an event will be immediately disqualified for the remainder of the event. The above penalties will be imposed regardless of whether the infraction(s) occur during time trials or eliminations. See also page 37, Breakout Rules in Race Procedures.
ADVANCED
Ages 13 to 18; dial-in restricted to 7.90 seconds or slower based on either an e.t. dial-your-own or heads-up basis; breakout rules apply. In qualified events, no competitor can qualify quicker than 7.900. See also page 37, Breakout Rules in Race Procedures. If a driver has no previous experience in Jr. drag racing, he or she must successfully demonstrate driving proficiency prior to competition.
Any competitor running quicker than 7.50 7.70 e.t. in the eighth-mile or 4.10 e.t. in 330 feet or faster than 85.00 mph at any time during an event will be disqualified from the event.
Any competitor running quicker than 7.50 e.t. in the eighth-mile or 4.00 e.t. in 330 feet or faster than 89.99 mph at any time during the event will be disqualified from the event and will be subject to additional disciplinary action in the sole and absolute discretion of NHRA.
REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Page 37
ENGINE: 1
THROTTLE
All vehicles must be equipped with a positive throttle return spring, which shall close throttle when released. Throttle control must be manually operated by driver’s foot: Electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or any other device may in no way affect the throttle operation. Throttle stops, other than mechanical (i.e., a positive stop under throttle pedal), prohibited. Must be securely mounted (no tie wraps). NHRA-accepted hand controls for the physically challenged permitted.
Page 41-42
TIRES & WHEELS: 5
TIRES
Rear tires minimum 18-inch diameter by 7 1/2 inches wide, as noted by size designation on sidewall of tire or by physical measurement at widest or tallest point. All front tires must have a manufacturer’s maximum inflation rating. Tires may not be inflated above manufacturer’s ratings. All tires must be pneumatic; no solid tires. Tires will be visually checked for condition, pressure, etc. and must be considered free of defects by the technical inspector prior to any run. Treatment of tires is prohibited in or near the staging lanes or starting-line area. Tire covers must be removed before leaving the staging lanes.
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ELECTRICAL: 8
BUTTONS/SWITCHES
Entrants will be are allowed to use a total of two buttons in the cockpit. One of these switches/buttons is for the master cutoff, which cannot be momentary and cannot be reset from the driver’s compartment; the second is available for any function (including a momentary ignition cutoff), except for the use of a transbrake or downtrack stutter.
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SUPPORT GROUP: 9
CAMERAS
The use of any onboard still camera, video camera, or any other video recording device is prohibited. Such devices provided by outside news and/or entertainment sources may be used if approved by event director and mounted to the satisfaction of racing officials.
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DRIVER: 10
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
All drivers are required to wear a jacket and pants meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1. plus Shoes, socks, and gloves, and socks mandatory. Socks must extend up into the pants. Nylon or nylon-type gloves and socks prohibited. No open-toe or open-heel shoes or sandals. Synthetic clothing not recommended.
ELECTRIC-POWERED JR. DRAGSTER
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DESIGNATIONS
Competition with electric-powered Jr. Dragsters only. Competition with any other type of vehicle prohibited.
JR. COMP
Page 51
ENGINE: 1
STARTER
Onboard starter permitted. Starter switch must be out of reach of driver. Pull-rope or remote starter permitted. No push-starting allowed.
Page 52
ELECTRICAL: 8
BUTTONS/SWITCHES
Entrants will be allowed to use multiple buttons and switches in the cockpit. One of these switches/buttons is for the master cutoff, which cannot be momentary. Additional switches may be used for the starter, data recorder, water pump, fan, fuel pump, etc. The use of line-locs, transbrakes, or downtrack stutter devices is prohibited, and no switch or associated wiring, solenoids, or any other component associated with these devices may be on the car.
February update…
CLASS DESIGNATIONS
Page 36
Any competitor running quicker than 7.50 e.t. in the eighth-mile or 4.10 e.t. in 330 feet or faster than 85.00 mph at any time during an event will be disqualified from the event.
Any competitor running quicker than 7.50 e.t. in the eighth-mile or 4.00 e.t. in 330 feet or faster than 89.99 mph at any time during the event will be disqualified from the event and will be subject to additional disciplinary action in the sole and absolute discretion of NHRA.
Any competitor running quicker than 7.50 e.t. (7.499 and quicker) in the eighth-mile or 4.10 e.t. in 330 feet at any time during an event will be disqualified from the event and subject to additional disciplinary action in the sole and absolute discretion of NHRA. Any competitor running quicker than 7.70 e.t. but 7.50 or slower in the eighth-mile will receive one warning and will be disqualified upon a second infraction.
Any competitor running 85.01 mph or faster during eliminations will forfeit that race and not be allowed to further participate in the event. During time trials or qualifying, any competitor running 85.01 mph to 89.99 mph will receive one warning and will be disqualified upon a second infraction. Any competitor running 90.00 mph or faster at any time during the event will be immediately disqualified from the event and subject to additional disciplinary action in the sole and absolute discretion of NHRA.
