Or is there something else? Currently there is no online processing of renewals available. Noel Foreshew North East, MD. Days 9a.m.-5p.m. Jason 2021 North Cental Division Championship Results. If rocker bar ties into side diagonal more than 5 inches (edge to edge) from forward roll-cage support or main hoop, a 1 5/8-inch x .083 CM or .118 MS brace/gusset is mandatory between the diagonal and forward roll cage support or main hoop., Almost Done! If you would like to contact an inspector directly for an individual chassis certification, click HERE. Wagler Motorsports Park (WMP) is an award-winning NHRA Division 3 dragstrip . If you have any further questions regarding your application, please contact Michelle Daniels in the Southeast Division office [email protected] or by phone 352-374-9922. . NHRA requires that the chassis of a race car that goes 9.99 seconds or quicker, or 135 mph or faster, to be certified every three years. Jay Farnsworth, Coughlin GM Center The NHRA rules are very vague on the attachment points, though the wheel tubs are not an acceptable attachment point. Usually a specifically designed tube notcher or drill press that allows for variable angles are used with a hole saw on the end. and the 5.99-and-faster safety breakouts related to chassis certification. All technical questions for Division 3 will be handled by the National Technical Office located at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis and should be directed to the tech line number above. E-mail this article Print this . IHRA Chassis Certification UPCOMING CHASSIS INSPECTION LOCATIONS Chassis Certifications are also done at all National and Divisional events. The bar has a slight bend on both ends so that it can conform to the windshields shape and to tuck it up out of the drivers view. As with any project, its a good idea to figure out what youre going to do with it in the long haul. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. We would go for a street-handling performance spring. For handling you'd want to increase the spring rate of the spring to prevent body roll and load the outside tire for grip. Since there are variances in the minimum wall thickness on the tubes, some grinding on the inside of the tubes might be required to fit the clevis in snugly. Since the overheating problem is while the car is in traffic, you should be able to do this test in your driveway. Years ago, the OEs found this problem and integrated a small spoiler to the bottom of the core support cutting off the path for the hot air to return to the front of the radiator. He really enjoyed this project and wants to see as many on the road as possible. Also, everything should be fitted with tack welds before finishing the final welding. Please note that most inspectors have other jobs or work at NHRA events and may not always be available. 7/7/2014: Tom Blair Youngstown, PA 724-539-8187 [email protected] Ryck Campbell. Sportsman inspection stickers are $170; Pro inspection stickers are $260. RK Racing . Consult the list below for the inspector that is closest to you. This will allow us to drive the Mustang around town when we want, then throw the slicks in the trunk and head to the dragstrip. Give Eaton a call for more information and visit the website and bone up on Spring Tech 101. If you plan out the build of the chassis you can install a 1/8-inch pipe bung in the tube so you can pressurize the chassis to check for cracks. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Phone: (716) 684-2205 MIKE BOS CHASSIS CRAFT JR. Can it be mig welded or does it have to be tig. 574-535-8152 The license is valid until its expiration date or until revoked by NHRA. 25.2 that run 7.499 and quicker. Hebron, OH, National Trail Raceway 11416 Ocean Gateway It increases the structural rigidity to prevent forward or lateral collapse. The supplied rear down bars fit great. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ClevorBMF. Q The cross bar or harness brace serves multiple functions. When it comes to preparing to install a roll cage, you will want to remove everything from inside the car that you can. On the top side, the D bars are welded in the corner of where the harness bar and roll bar meet. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Bill Mitchell ( Owingsville KY) Grand Bend Motorplex McKinney tests fits me in the seat at multiple stages to make sure all the angles and heights of the tubing are correct. This also goes for any car with a modified floor or rocker box, though modifying the transmission tunnel up to six square feet is permitted. This sticker is not valid at any NHRA Mello Yello National events. In cooperation with our member tracks, we have arranged for NHRA SFI Chassis Inspectors to conduct several remote inspection sites throughout the North Central Division. You spent $70 for certs specs, read them and use them my man! Otherwise, the D bars must be attached to frame, subframe, or subframe connectors.. Pacific Junction, IA, Rock Falls Raceway Kahalui, HI, Western Colorado Dragway I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel, but here goes. Once in place, Sean tack welded the connector in place and followed along with a complete weld of both the front and rear attachment points. It will be used for street, and maybe an occasional dragstrip or autocross. NHRA requires that the chassis of a race car that goes 9.99 seconds or quicker, or 135 mph or faster, to be certified every three years. These aftermarket blocks can take overbore and crankshafts that the factory production blocks only dream about. The chassis is currently at the sandblasters having all the paint and primer stripped off. Phone: (561) 441-6503 Great Bend, KS, Tri State Raceway West Lebanon, NY Xenia, OH, Milan Dragway [emailprotected] Camping World Series Event Contingency Posting. Phone: (330) 638-7308 (9 to 5 MWF) The Chassisworks roll cage kit comes complete with pre-cut 6-inch x 6-inch plates for your floor mounting. 708-333-9289 Cleves, OH, Route 66 Raceway Depending on the sanctioning body, the tech inspector program may provide certification for different levels of inspectors. Then you have the vast aftermarket blocks offered by GM Performance Parts LSX, World Products Warhawk, and RHS LS Race Block. The 4130 chassis is going to be 20- to 25-percent lighter because it's made out of thinner material; there's simply less steel in the car. [emailprotected] The cage we will be using is a pre-bent piece from Chris Alstons Chassisworks. Madras, OR, 2016 NHRA DIVISION 7 2020 NHRA NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION REMOTE CHASSIS CERTIFICATION. All Cracked Up! I've done regular service to the rest of the car over the years. This gave them the space they needed to fit a stock dash pad back in and also for the kick panels that include speakers. Anytime you break the hydraulic system of the brakes, or a hydraulic clutch system, you must bleed the air out. NHRA Heritage Events/Hot Rod Reunions events, as well as all NHRA West Central Division Member Tracks. As mentioned above, the swing out door bar pins must be within eight inches of the vertical sections of the front and rear main hoop. I am looking to build a 2x3 chassis that could certify to mid to high 7's. Chassis Certifications are also done at all National and Divisional events. 4. I was going to go MS, but have decided to go ahead with chromoly. San Dimas, CA 91773. Basically, what you're paying for when you buy a 4130 car is weight reduction. Emissions Camino Independence, MO 64057. Hope this has whetted your appetite. Phone: (403) 502-4556 I'm getting ready to put the engine together and just need to finalize the cam, compression ratio, and torque converter. Hopefully this will help answer your question. Summit Racing Equipment - Talmadge, OH What exactly will they be looking at or looking for? Cam-Converter Honeymoon 502-363-2060 Jack Richards There are two ways to build a roll cage; starting with a pre-bent cage or bending the tubing up yourself. tami@crossroadsdragway.com, Edgewater Sports Park You can mill down the dome to achieve the final compression ratio you wish. 2/13/2023. Additionally, whatever seat and seat mounts you plan to use for the vehicle should be installed. Please contact the host location for each event to reserve your spot. x .083-inch CM or .118-inch MS minimum. There are a multitude of specs for the different diameter tubes and their location in relationship to the driver. Q Eureka, CA, Kauai Raceway Park SGE Race Cars This year it came up for recertification, and NHRA has changed the SFI specifications for this type of side-steer Roadster, now requiring helmet bars in the rollcage, rollcage gussets, and several new bars in the driver area. Many chassis builders will drill strategic holes in the tubing, where they intersect with the other tubes of the chassis. Cross Brace/Harness BarRear Down Bars [emailprotected] Mike Vehige 2023 Conference Finals June 23 - 24. Phone: (306) 634-5935 In addition to the roll cage, we also opted for a pair of swing out door bars to make getting in and out of the car easier, as well as subframe connectors with X-brace from sister company Total Control Products. Fax: (520) 889-9427 Also, there is a variety of rules on the total diameter of the tubing depending on the length and amount of cross braces utilized. Inspectors may also be available to arrange for an individual inspection house call. Eau Claire, WI, 2016 NHRA DIVISION 6 The XR profiles have 4 degrees more intensity and quicker opening between advertised duration numbers and 0.050-inch duration numbers. Host. Heidelberg, ON, Canada. Springs are designed differently for handling versus the dragstrip. NHRA.com|Sportsman.NHRA.com| Tech Inspectors | Privacy Policy|Contact Us. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Fax (816) 795-0515. nduty@nhra.com. Remember, a roll cage is designed to keep you safe in case there is a crash, so dont skimp on your safety! [emailprotected] Dont rush on something that can keep you alive, Take your time doing the installation, said Wright. 3. Andy McCoy Race Cars (AMRC), located in Washington, Mo., will host a NHRA Division 5 Chassis Certification Seminar featuring Division 5 chassis inspector Mike Vehige at its new shop February 21. This spot is also very close to the frame rail and we will later box the plate to the frame rail when we install the tubs. hb```f`` 2 cB-y~~r!~[@7Lt[sOzDGYGkDGCGB 4e`Xi#}{ueR87 Source: wiseco.com. They had nice forged TRW slugs from the factory with an approximately 0.125-inch dome, which gave you 11:1 compression with 64cc combustion chambers. for more information, Contact the track for more Information, New England Dragway @X8!|p3p?,pQ]"Z )X CHASSIS CERTIFICATION INSPECTION SITES, Ohio Valley Dragway Kelowna, BC, Pacific Raceways This will give you a very decent idle quality without having to run an overly loose converter. [emailprotected] 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mike Bos Memorial Parents Race TT presented by Craw's Racing. We really like what you've already tried. This will not be a daily driver and will need to run well on pump gas. kfalcon@telusplanet.net, Scott Gove (Dennysville, ME) When obtaining a new or renewing an existing permanent Competition Number/License, NHRA membership is required. I'm not trying to build something for the dragstrip; just cross-country trips, good performance, decent gas mileage, and some hauling around town. If using 1 5/8-inch tubing, the rear bars can be any length or angle. Also, taking breaks and allowing it to cool will keep the heat lower. CHASSIS INSPECTION SEMINARS SITES The completed door bar sits up high enough on the bottom end to be able to swing out and was able to clear the arm rest as well. I look forward to any suggestions you might share with me. NHRA Division 5 Race Track. Anything that attaches to the floor needs to be attached via 6-inch x 6-inch x .125-inch steel plates. The driving force behind this is the article in the Dec. '09 issue, "LS Motors Decoded." 2/2/2016, Auto Club Dragway %PDF-1.6 % 202 0 obj <> endobj This includes carpet, seats, and door panels. A license issued by NHRA is to be used only by the driver to whom it is assigned and it is restricted to the categories listed on the license. Edmonton, AB, Pendozi Machine are segmented by geographic region. or LewisW@gatewaymsp.com, Coles County Dragway/Rons Custom Miramichi, NB Canada, Spencer Speedway The nomination and voting process for the NHRA Sportsman Racer Advisory Council (SRAC) concluded and the final council members have been selected. 937-441-6844 The roll bar from the Chassisworks kit fit amazingly well. Typically, the clevis receiver is welded to the roll cage at the shoulder. A light spring-rate spring that is highly compressed will aid in the weight transfer to the rear tires on the launch. The brakes consist of 13-inch rotors with dual-piston aluminum calipers. 4. Ph: (816) 795-8055. On hot days, say 90 degrees F and up, if I get stuck in traffic the temperature climbs from 180 until it overheats at 230. Have a helper depress the brake pedal and release it three times, holding pressure against the brakes at the end of the third stroke. I just feel like the relationship between the camshaft profile, torque converter stall, transmission gear ratios, and rearend ratio are critical to get the performance I'm looking for. Again, with the same spec tubing as the forward bars and main hoop, it must be welded at the top of the windshield support to the two forward bars. Eaton has the factory prints from all the domestic auto manufacturers in the muscle car years and could build you a big-block spring-rate Camaro spring that will give you a stock ride height, or build the spring at the ride height you wish based on your measurements. For a really nice piston check out Wiseco Pro-Tru forged pistons, PN PT042H, offered in 0.030-, 0.040-, or 0.060-inch overbore. See requirements on page 2, #15, OFFICIAL USE ONLY Issuing Track: Though it might be safer driving it now, it sure hasnt aided in the acceleration factor with the added weight. 636-262-7294 A rear cross brace was a simple add in to increase strength and reduce flex. Kentucky, Southern Indiana I'm also concerned that with a 3.08:1 rear ratio, I have the proper powerband to enjoy overdrive in Fourth gear. The SFI specs mentioned only outline what's required for the cage/chassis. fastcars@netzero.net, Larry Turner(Madisonville, TN) CHASSIS CERTIFICATION INSPECTION CLINICS SITES, February 20 I need one more piece of 15/8 bar for my car that I don't have, but I do have some cm abrs laying around. Without making any other changes to your system, we would create a simple (cardboard) spoiler to attach (duct tape) to the core support. Pins must be within 8 inches of the vertical portion of both the forward and main hoops. Bruce Bachelder I will be driving this car some on the street for shows and cruises and want to use the 2x3 frame with a-arm front and 4 link rear, but the floor and fire wall will be replace. 2016 NHRA DIVISION 3 Joshua Eye 419-681-3739 Male clevis must use two minimum 1/8-inch-thick brackets (CM or MS) welded to each roll- cage upright; female must use minimum 1/4-inch-thick bracket (CM or MS) welded to each roll-cage upright. Mid America Dragway. Contact the facility at 724.668.7600 for additional information, Howie Dalton (Princeton, WV) The rest of the package was a TH350, A/C, P/S, disc brakes, HD suspension, and 14x7 rally wheels, and I just enjoyed running hard through the curves and having people wonder what was going on. Chassis Certification at Napierville Dragway on Saturday May 15, 2010. As for the maximum engine displacement of an LS engine design, the GM Performance Parts block comes in the winner at a max bore of 4.250 inches and a stroke length of 4.50 inches. Since we are installing a set of TCP subframe connectors, we placed the D bars over the top of the connectors. If you have a popular vehicle, there is a good chance Chassisworks already makes a pre-bent cage for it. Source: cimg7.ibsrv.net Most remote inspections are conducted on an appointment basis. scott@sgeracecars.com, Jim Harken (Eldora, IA) Phone: (207) 726-4227 If you've been reading my column for any time you know I'm going to err to the small side. We opted for the angled rear bars on our kit for two reasons; first to allow for more head room for any rear passengers, and second was so we could re-install the rear seat. dcovey1@hot.rr.com, Ken Spence (Estevan, Saskatchewan) When you stand on the throttle the TH700-R4 is going to immediately drop down into Second, which is going to plant you in the seat! My '69 Camaro is about to get a 350 LT1. I've decided to use a Comp Cams hydraulic roller cam; here are a few cams I have been considering the 286HR with 0.050-inch duration numbers of 230/230, 0.560/0.560-inch max lift, ground on 110 centers. Lyons, IN, Lyons Raceway Park Thanks for your help. You're building up a really nice package. Let's see what else Comp has to offer. * Signifies available only as additional category for Level 4/5 license. 2/23/2023. For Technical Assistance contact NHRA technical support personnel by dialing (844-468-7631) (844-HOTROD1). 757-537-2763. The car has stock pulleys, and I was thinking about altering or restricting the water pump bypass or adding a pusher fan. The Alston kit we selected is made from 1 5/8-inch mild steel with 1 1/4-inch main hoop support bars. While there are measures you can take to weld the majority of the top welds, in some instances (especially with headliners) it can be hard to weld the top-most part of a bar. The front bar must be one continuous piece of tubing with the same diameter and thickness specs as the main hoop. Yakima, WA, Y-Welding/Ebertz Racing Either way, you could use factory 302 pistons for your 308 buildup. Phone: (269) 929-0948 The only issue is that the pistons are going to come up out of the deck by about 0.025-inch. Bellevue, NE. For 10-second and slower cars that only need roll bars, the size minimum is 1 3/4 O.D. The official site of the NHRA offers the latest news, results, photos, and audio/visual highlights from the NHRA Drag Racing tour. 5 p.m. Eliminations - Both Races. x .118 mild steel or .083 4130 chromoly tubing, so this is another aspect to take into play when building or expanding a roll cage as your vehicle gets faster. Hope you can help, and all the best from Noel in Oz. NHRA North Central Division SFI/NHRA Chassis Inspectors . Putting a 4-inch stroke crankshaft into a production block is old hat. Southern Illinois, Missouri rkracing1@aol.com, Jay Childs (Anchorage, AK) Marietta, GA 30067. CHASSIS CERTIFICATION SEMINARS SITES, Kansas International Dragway NHRA Chassis Certification NHRA Competition License SFI jacket & pants 3.2A/5 SFI neck collar & gloves 3.3/1 SFI 29.1 flexplate / 30.1 flexplate shield (AT equipped cars) Full Face Helmet meeting Snell or SFI specifications 150 mph Parachute . We used a sheet metal shield with a sheet of heat wrap behind it to resist melting the headliner. Check with Eaton Detroit Spring; we've used them several times to make springs for oddball applications. Take the time to make sure that you and your toy are safe. Phone: (907) 349-4333 Terre Haute, IN, Tami Peters Ritch Bowers, Kil-Kare Dragway The NHRA rules state, All roll bars must be within six inches of the rear, or side, of the drivers head, extend in height at least three inches above the drivers helmet with driver in normal driving position or be within one inch of the roof/headliner in the area above the drivers helmet, and be at least as wide as the drivers shoulders or within one inch of the drivers door. You can lean the main hoop back or forwards to get the proper measurements as well. First is the ignition. 2/22/2016, Cascade Truck Body & Trailer Can I use any factory rods and pistons from other 4-inch-bore engines, such as the 327 or 302 or different rods all combined to acquire a decent compression of between 9- and 10:1 with a close deck height? This creates a buffer between the increasing racer count qualifying up against the minimum qualified E.T. Main Hoop Support Bars Fax: (907) 344-9916 Kent, WA, Champion Raceway Reminder: Pre-Register for Top Alcohol Regional Events. Male or female clevis(es) permitted. James Hodgson I was hoping you could help me with mine. West Valley City, UT, Maui Raceway Park Paducah, KY, Crossroads Dragway From the main hoop, it must pass in between the drivers elbow and shoulder. Drag Racing League Rulebook also covers everything that families need to know to enter this exciting arena and provide kids as young as 5 years of age their formal introduction to the sport. The frame rail acts as a side impact support and a rocker bar must be added in place if it. You'll find a solution to your heating problem. Mission, BC, Renegade Raceways Not only are they cost effective, but they tie the front and rear frame rails together and drastically improve the vehicles resistance to flexing. Q West Hatfield, MA, Island Dragway A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. Since we will be adding in mini tubs later, we allowed for the additional four inches of space we needed from the stock tubs. Ph: (626) 250-2249. Windshield Bar Unless otherwise noted, call between 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday local time to schedule an appointment. Meaning if your vehicle is going to run low 10s, but then might see the 9s sometime, building the faster cage in the car will lead to less headaches down the road. The straight bar coming off the main hoop should be parallel to the roof before it makes its first bend. Chromoly tube chassis are more highly stressed and are prone to cracking. David Luken Phone: (254) 291-2628 Michigan Going with a slightly shorter connecting rod will allow you to use factory 302 small-block pistons. Chassis Certification at Napierville Dragway. It's A Spring Thing I'm finding this on a standard mild-steel chassis. Subframe connectors should be anyones first purchase on a unibody vehicle. jharken@mchsi.com, Ian Gellately (Medicine Hat, ALB) NHRA Competition License Applications 1. It welds to the top corner of the main hoop and follows the roof and A-pillar line to another 6-inch x 6-inch plate in the floor. While we offered a lot of tips and tricks when it comes to installing a 10-point roll cage, it does not take place of a rule book. Floor Support Plates. All logos and images are reserved. Its a good idea to consult with the tracks you race with locally to inquire about any additional rules they require to race. With a production Gen IV engine block of 4.060 inches and a 4.125-inch stroke crank you achieve a displacement of 427 inches. Chassis Inspector: Contingency Award Rules & Policies: . Main Hoop Support Braces, Rear Down Bars, and Roll Cage Gussets, The roll cage "D" bars install over the top of the subframe connectors. The car must also be equipped with seatbelts. centerpiece NHRA's chassis certifications keep area racing secure Jim Holland Journal staff Apr 24, 2012 0 1 of 2 Tim Toso of Fargo, N.D., uses a meter to measure the wall thickness of roll-bar. If you step up with an LS7 block, with its 4.125-inch bore, or sleeve a production LS1 with the 4.250-inch stroke, you will see 454 inches of nastiness. This engine was very short lived because of its weak 110hp rating. If you also install 2-inch lowering springs, the car will be 4 inches lower than stock. Phone: (585) 820-0004 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. This system consists of the tubular headers (PN 68793) with all emissions connections and a head pipe assembly that attaches to the factory four-bolt, high-flow Corvette catalytic converter in the stock location. Chassis Engineering offers four different kinds of wheel tubs that will work with virtually any size tire. You can completely block the bypass and drill a couple of 3/16-inch holes around the perimeter of the thermostat. 2022 North . Northern Ohio,Southeastern Michigan Bleed Baby Bleed 2. Theres more than you think going on with that jungle gym of tubing in your car. For our project, we selected the weld-in versions. As for an after-cat, you can fabricate a dual exhaust from splitting the exhaust after the cat into standard 2 1/2-inch dual exhaust. To complete pre-entry for any 2023 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in Top Alcohol, please complete the online form. When building a race car, one of the most frustrating and misunderstood parts of the build can be the roll cage. Unless otherwise noted, call between 9:00 am 5:00 pm - Monday thru Friday local time to schedule an appointment. Q There should be a NHRA chassis cert guy somewhere near you that should be able to tell you what your car will need to certify. Woodburn, OR, Expo Idaho Boise Roadster Show Any thoughts or suggestions? BMR Performance Phone: (252) 522-5555 after 5 p.m. Tom Block (Kalamazoo, MI) Competition Number/License Applications & Forms. Contingency Postings. Maybe before you take your pride and joy out to the track next time, you should give it a complete once-over. JavaScript is disabled. Which front springs you choose is completely dependent on what you wish to use your car for. endstream endobj 203 0 obj <> endobj 204 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 200 0 R/Resources<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 205 0 obj <>stream I'll also be upgrading from the TH400 to a 700-R4 at this time. Byron Dragway HARRY FERRARI. 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We've heard of windage problems with stroke lengths over 4 inches, but there are many buildups out there using factory blocks with 4.250-inch strokes. x .118 mild steel or .083 4130 chromoly tubing, so this is another aspect to take into play when building or expanding a roll cage as your vehicle gets faster. Has anybody been through one of these inspections in the past? Rome, NY. Chassis Inspectors. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. From a safety standpoint, we would always recommend a roll cage instead of a roll bar because its safer in a roll over condition, even if your ET doesnt call for it yet, explained Wright. He has a stash of the PROMs for the factory computer and firsthand knowledge of the modifications necessary to make your El Camino a really clean runner.