Someone please make this a sticky. So people can find the rules they need for there cars to be up to spec. You just need the general part of this PDF which is the first 56 pags. I'm tring to find a 2010 version but this is for 2008 sportcompact
http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/sportcompact/2008_SC_Rulebook.pdf
http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/sportcompact/2008_SC_Rulebook.pdf
Vehicles 7.50 Seconds or Slower
- Valid driver's license beyond a learner’s permit level.
- Must be 16 years or older.
- Seat belts required.
- Long pants and full T-Shirt (no tank tops) and shoes (no sandals).
- Helmets are required in all classes. All Helmets must be Snell or SFI Approved The helmet must be labeled, on the inside of the helmet, or sewn into the helmet strap, on some models. Must have Snell M2000, M2005, M2010, SA2000, SA2005, SFI 31.1A, 31.1/2005,31.2A, 41.1A, 41.1/2005, or 41.2A helmet with or without shield.
- Doors must be functional from both inside and outside.
- All cars must be self starting.
- Good tires.
- Hub caps and trim rings removed.
- Safe windshields.
- Brakes in good working order.
- Must have one functional tail light. No flashing or blinking lights permitted.
- Must have neutral safety switch and reverse lock out device.
- Radiator catch can overflow, at least one pint.
- Carburetor inlet must not be openly exposed.
- Roll bar mandatory in all cars running 11.00-11.49 seconds.
- Roll cage mandatory in all vehicles running 10.99 and quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph.
- If car has T-tops or is a convertible, the driver must have Snell M2000, M2005, M2010, SA2000,SA2005,SFI 31.1A, 31.1/2005,31.2A, 41.1A, 41.1/2005, or 41.2A helmet with or without shield.
- Neck collar mandatory in all cars running 9.99 and quicker or exceeding 135 mph.
- Convertibles must have roll bar if running 13.49 and quicker.
- Automatic transmission lines must be high pressure type.
- Pressurized containers (for example, air bottles) must be DOT approved.
- Hood scoops may not extend more than 11 inches above original hood surface.
- Mechanical throttle linkage, if altered, must have toe loop on pedal.
- Dual carb return springs.
- All holes in floor, firewall, and rear must be plugged with .024 steel or 032 aluminum.
- Fuel block or regulator must be 6 inches from firewall.
- No more than 12 inches of rubber hose in fuel system from tank to carb.
- No fuel lines in drivers compartment.
- Retention strap mandatory with traction bars and ladder bars.
- Drive shaft loop required 13.99 and quicker and all cars using slicks, including DOT slicks.
- Three inch driver restraint system (seat harness) SFI Spec 16.1 mandatory in any car required to have roll bar or roll cage.
- Batteries must be securely mounted and may not be located in the driver compartment. If battery is relocated, vehicle must have master cutoff switch at rear of car clearly marked on/off.
- Master cutoff mandatory on any car running 9.99 and quicker or exceeding 135 mph.
- Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/I required at 10.00 to 11.49.
- Jacket and pants meeting SFI Spec 3.2 A/5 and gloves meeting SFI Spec 3.3/1 required at 7.50 to 9.99 or any vehicle exceeding 135 mph.
- Only factory tint on windows.
- Must have metal valve stems 11.99 and quicker.
- 9.99 and quicker cars must be chassis certified and have NHRA license.
- If using nitrous oxide system: All bottles must be securely mounted, stamped with minimum DOT 1800 lb. rating and identified as nitrous oxide. If bottle is in driver's compartment, it must be equipped with a relief valve vented outside of driver's compartment. System must be commercially available and installed per manufacturer's recommendation.
- Parachute required on cars 9.99 and quicker and all cars exceeding 150 mph.
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