NMRA Rules Clarification

[Hysteria]

Per NMRA Rules...

CLASS INFORMATION, LADDER TYPE, & TREE
The class will be an all run class with vehicles randomly paired in the first round. In the second round
vehicles will be qualified by positive elapsed time (et) closest to the drivers claimed dial-in or personal
index. Any negative (et) or qualifying run made faster than the drivers dial-in or personal index will be
placed at the bottom of the qualifying ladder, the more negative or faster the (et), the farther down the
ladder the run will be placed. For cases in which identical elapsed time packages are made, qualifying
position will be based on a first-come first served: the first occurring (et) package will be placed #1, the
second occurrence of said (et) packages will be placed #2, and so on. Class will be laddered according to
qualifying positions following the first round, and then advance thru eliminations. Once a dial-in or
personal index is claimed in first round it will not be allowed to change for the remainder of the event.​

All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, Pro .500 Tree, Handicap Start.


1. Wouldn't at the point, the other car that runs faster than his "Dial In" be eliminated as in a regular bracket race? If not, how are competitors eliminated?


SUSPENSION

OEM or aftermarket suspension system required. Tubular aftermarket K member permitted, but must
attach to the chassis using only the factory OEM type mounting bolts in the factory mounting locations.
OEM rear attachment points must be maintained. Upper and lower trailing arms may be modified,
changed or strengthened per approval of the technical department. Solid mounted suspension prohibited.
Aftermarket struts, shocks, A-arms or springs permitted. Coil-over front struts permitted. Coil-over rear​

suspension prohibited.


2. Does this mean that you ARE, or ARE NOT, permitted the use of Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets / Anti-Squat Bracket in SST?

3. Is there a need for a "Shut Off Switch" to be mounted on the rear of the car for 11.50 or slower?

4. Are the NHRA Rules still the same regarding the 11.50 time or faster requiring the installation of a rollcage?

 

[GT.350-R]

As far as your first ?. This is talking about qualifying times and ladder position.Not Eliminations.
?#2 yes you can use relocate brackes.

? #3&4 NHRA Rules apply for this,according to them,but have seen cars alot faster not running them.

It's hard telling whats right or wrong.LOL

 

[mustangted]

exactly why bracket racing is silly

 

[Hysteria]

As far as your first ?. This is talking about qualifying times and ladder position.Not Eliminations.
?#2 yes you can use relocate brackes.

? #3&4 NHRA Rules apply for this,according to them,but have seen cars alot faster not running them.

It's hard telling whats right or wrong.LOL

I don't want to get into a situation where I beat someone, and have them go to an official and disqualify my win because of a tech issue regardless if I already passed tech.

 

[ArtQ]

Per NMRA Rules...

CLASS INFORMATION, LADDER TYPE, & TREE
The class will be an all run class with vehicles randomly paired in the first round. In the second round
vehicles will be qualified by positive elapsed time (et) closest to the drivers claimed dial-in or personal
index. Any negative (et) or qualifying run made faster than the drivers dial-in or personal index will be
placed at the bottom of the qualifying ladder, the more negative or faster the (et), the farther down the
ladder the run will be placed. For cases in which identical elapsed time packages are made, qualifying
position will be based on a first-come first served: the first occurring (et) package will be placed #1, the
second occurrence of said (et) packages will be placed #2, and so on. Class will be laddered according to
qualifying positions following the first round, and then advance thru eliminations. Once a dial-in or
personal index is claimed in first round it will not be allowed to change for the remainder of the event.​

All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, Pro .500 Tree, Handicap Start.


1. Wouldn't at the point, the other car that runs faster than his "Dial In" be eliminated as in a regular bracket race? If not, how are competitors eliminated?

This only applies toward qualifying position after first round. If you break out less than your opponent you get the win, just like normal, but! Same goes for ladder qualifying down the line as/if you progress.


SUSPENSION

OEM or aftermarket suspension system required. Tubular aftermarket K member permitted, but must
attach to the chassis using only the factory OEM type mounting bolts in the factory mounting locations.
OEM rear attachment points must be maintained. Upper and lower trailing arms may be modified,
changed or strengthened per approval of the technical department. Solid mounted suspension prohibited.
Aftermarket struts, shocks, A-arms or springs permitted. Coil-over front struts permitted. Coil-over rear​

suspension prohibited.


2. Does this mean that you ARE, or ARE NOT, permitted the use of Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets / Anti-Squat Bracket in SST?

Relocation brackets are not a problem.

3. Is there a need for a "Shut Off Switch" to be mounted on the rear of the car for 11.50 or slower?

Only if you move the battery or fuel tank from the stock location.

4. Are the NHRA Rules still the same regarding the 11.50 time or faster requiring the installation of a rollcage?

11.49 requires a 5 point roll bar.

 

[Hysteria]

Thanks Rench!

I have had the battery moved to the trunk. Is there a temporary way to run a cut off switch w/o having to drill through the back panel since it is my street car?

 

[ArtQ]

Thanks Rench!

I have had the battery moved to the trunk. Is there a temporary way to run a cut off switch w/o having to drill through the back panel since it is my street car?

If you have moved the battery to the trunk it has to be NHRA legal....You will need an externally mounted switch to get through tech...

 

[GeorgeInNePa]

Thanks Rench!

I have had the battery moved to the trunk. Is there a temporary way to run a cut off switch w/o having to drill through the back panel since it is my street car?

Buy another tail light. Position switch on a mount behind tail light. Drill though tail light for Push/Pull rod.

When it is race mode, the drilled light is on the car and rod is bolted to switch, the rod runs through tail light and it is clearly marked as such on the exterior of the light near the handle.

Street mode is the stock, undrilled light.

 

[Hysteria]

Buy another tail light. Position switch on a mount behind tail light. Drill though tail light for Push/Pull rod.

When it is race mode, the drilled light is on the car and rod is bolted to switch, the rod runs through tail light and it is clearly marked as such on the exterior of the light near the handle.

Street mode is the stock, undrilled light.

Ah Ha! Nice. Thank You!

 

[GeorgeInNePa]

Ah Ha! Nice. Thank You!

Something like this...


http://www.foureyedpride.com/caprirs/RearMountBatteryInstallation.htm

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/te...rlane_battery_relocation/the_cost_so_far.html

 

[Hysteria]

Something like this...


http://www.foureyedpride.com/caprirs/RearMountBatteryInstallation.htm

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/te...rlane_battery_relocation/the_cost_so_far.html

Thanks again!

 

[06vistabluegt]

exactly why bracket racing is silly

The rules for heads-up classes are always much more convoluted.

 

[beefcake]

You'll never see me in heads up. You think brackets is bad, lol

 

[tjm73]

You'll never see me in heads up. You think brackets is bad, lol

The rules for heads-up classes are always much more convoluted.

I'm no fan of bracket racing. I won't go into detail. Last time I did it caused a shit storm of controversy.

But there is no reason for heads up, ladder classes to be confusing.

 

[06vistabluegt]

I'm no fan of bracket racing. I won't go into detail. Last time I did it caused a shit storm of controversy.

But there is no reason for heads up, ladder classes to be confusing.

I'm not going to try to make you like bracket racing. That's your opinion and you're entitled to it.

If you consider .90 index racing as heads-up, then yes, that is more fun than bracket as long as you have a car that can run the .90 index consistently.

True heads-up racing is a pocketbook race. Typically the one with the deepest pockets wins.


I love to watch heads-up, will never race heads-up.

 

[tjm73]

I love to watch heads-up, will never race heads-up.

Heads up is great fun! I do it 5 or 6 times a year against about 50 other Mustangs. But there is no prize money, just bragging rights.

We've been doing it since 1994 at the local drag strip near Rochester NY.

Pretty simple and has proven to work pretty well. www.momsracing.com

 

[06vistabluegt]

Heads up is great fun! I do it 5 or 6 times a year against about 50 other Mustangs. But there is no prize money, just bragging rights.

We've been doing it since 1994 at the local drag strip near Rochester NY.

Pretty simple and has proven to work pretty well. www.momsracing.com

I like that format.That is more of a combo index/match race. Some of the rules are a little vague. For instance, what constitutes "mild engine modifications"? I assume the class winner is determined by the winner of the #1 vs #2 race (match race). If that's the case and someone (Matt D) comes in with a car that runs circles around everyone, he is going to be the #1 qualifier every event and more than likely win the championship.

I noticed you are assigned an index according to your fastest qualifying time. Is the tree staggered?

 

[tjm73]

I like that format.That is more of a combo index/match race. Some of the rules are a little vague. For instance, what constitutes "mild engine modifications"? I assume the class winner is determined by the winner of the #1 vs #2 race (match race). If that's the case and someone (Matt D) comes in with a car that runs circles around everyone, he is going to be the #1 qualifier every event and more than likely win the championship.

I noticed you are assigned an index according to your fastest qualifying time. Is the tree staggered?

It's not an index. Just matched up to the next closest elapsed time competitor regardless of classification. You win or lose...period. One shot for the glory of a win.

Everyone runs a .400 pro tree. The top few guys do run the show as far as "winning" the championship goes, but the real fun of it is just running the pro tree on a usually closely match pair.

The vague rules keep the variety up and keeps it interesting. Nobody really challenges anyone on meeting or not meeting the rules.