| NEW RULES
ADDED TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT |
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| Safety Rules
Update |
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1st June 2022 |
| SUPERCOMP:
Modified Production |
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| IHRA Australia
Technical Review Committee Rules Update |
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| As part of an
ongoing review of all categories it has
been deemed necessary to allow for the
following safety improvements to the
Supercomp Modified Production category.
The following rules are effective
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Class
Reg 25892, Modified Production, Body
Spoiler
If fabricated into the rear deck lid.
Allowed |
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Class
Reg 25894, Modified Production, Body
Spoiler
Moulded into the rear deck lid.
Forbidden |
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Reg 25896, Modified Production, Body
Spoiler |
If fabricated,
maximum distance from tip to transition
point of spoiler to body line is 355mm
(14 inches).
Mandatory |
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Class
Reg 25898, Modified Producton, Body
Spoiler
Spill plates up to 150mm (6 inches) at
highes point and attached so a maximum
of 25mm (1 inch) extends to the top of
the spoiler. Must be no lower than
horizontal.
Mandatory |
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Class
Reg 26660, Modified Production, Engine,
Lower Engine Containment Device
Any naturally aspirated vehicle running
slower than 7.99 seconds 1/4 mile of
5.10 seconds 1/8, the use of a lower
engine containment device is
recommended.
Allowed |
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Gen Reg 5240, Engine, Lower Engine
Containment Device
If naturally aspirated and completing
the 1/4 mile in less than 8.00 seconds
or the 1/8 mile in less than 5.10
seconds, fitment of either a lower
engine containment device, belly pan or
both, which are capable of collecting
oil / fluid and debris.
Mandatory |
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Reg 5245, Engine, Lower Engine
Containment Device
Any naturally aspirated vehicle running
slower than 7.99 seconds 1/4 mile of
5.10 seconds 1/8, the use of a lower
engine containment device is
recommended.
Allowed |
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| NEW SUPERCOMP
CLASSES ADDED |
| 26th May 2022 |
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| Competitors
please be advised of new classes added
to Supercomp bracket. |
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| Ford Barra
98mm and 76mm Turbo Classes |
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| FORD
BARRA SUPERCOMP CLASS 98mm Turbo |
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Classes: |
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FB98/DA |
7.0lbs/cube |
Min Weight 1700lbs including
driver |
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FB98/AA |
7.0lbs/cube |
Min Weight 1700lbs including
driver |
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FB98/GA |
9.5lbs/cube |
Min Weight 2300lbs including
driver |
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FB98/MSA |
14.0lbs/cube |
Min Weight 3400lbs including
driver |
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ENGINE:
Cast iron OEM
Capacity: Maximum 250 c.i. |
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CYLINDER HEADS:
Aluminium OEM ONLY |
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INDUCTION:
EFI only |
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NITROUS OXIDE:
10lb bottle maximum
Single point injection, line size -3
maximum |
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TURBO:
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98mm maximum |
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TRANSMISSION:
FB98/DA - FB98/AA - FB98/GA -
FB98/MSA
OEM or OEM type eg. Powerglide/T400 |
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| FORD
BARRA SUPERCOMP CLASS 76mm Turbo |
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Classes: |
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FB76/DA |
7.0lbs/cube |
Min
Weight 1700lbs including driver |
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FB76/AA |
7.0lbs/cube |
Min
Weight 1700lbs including driver |
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FB76/GA |
9.5lbs/cube |
Min
Weight 2300lbs including driver |
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FB76/MSA |
14.0lbs/cube |
Min
Weight 3400lbs including driver |
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ENGINE:
Cast iron OEM
Capacity: Maximum 250 c.i. |
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CYLINDER HEADS:
Aluminium OEM ONLY |
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INDUCTION:
EFI only |
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TURBO:
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Turbo size 76mm maximum |
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TRANSMISSION:
FB76/DA - FB976/AA - FB76/GA
Powerglide 2 forward speeds maximum
FB76/MSA
OEM or OEM type eg. Powerglide/T400 |
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Performances
will be monitored by the Record Review
Committee.
The IHRA Australia Supplementary Rule
App has been updated with these new
classes for Supercomp. The National
Records will be updated for both the 1/4
mile and 1000ft.
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| ONBOARD FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS UPDATE |
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Date: December 22, 2021 |
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General Regulations
Rules - 6480 and 6850
have been amended. |
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General Reg
6840, Safety, Support
Group, Fire suppression
system
Agent spray nozzles to
be configured to
manufacturers
recommendations.
Mandatory |
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General Reg
6850, Safety, Support
Group, Fire suppression
systems
At least 1 nozzzle to be
sprayed into driver's
compartment.
Mandatory |
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| CLASS SWAPPING
Supercomp and Performance Bike |
| Tuesday 5th
October 2021 |
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| In response to
the clarification on the intent of the
Class Swapping regulation for
Performance classes, IHRA Australia
agrees that the below wording will be
put in place for the 2021-2022 400
THUNDER Season. |
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General Reg 48930, Racing Procedure,
Class Swapping |
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our performance categories, Super Comp
and Performance Bike, are allowed to
change between a maximum of two
designations per championship season.
That is X to Y and back to X is
permitted. |
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Mandatory |
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| NEW SUPERCOMP
CLASSES ADDED |
| Tuesday 5th
October 2021 |
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Competitors please be advised of new
classes added to Supercomp bracket.
Modified Sedan has also been updated
with class limits suited to current
technology.
Flat Tappet required for A/MS, A/MSA, B/MS, B/MSA, C/MS, C/MSA
with listed weight .
Roller Camshaft permitted for A/MS, A/MSA, B/MS, B/MSA, C/MS,
C/MSA with additional 100lbs weight
added to standard class requirement.
Roller Camshaft permitted for H/MS, H/MSA, D/MS, D/MSA,E/MS,
E/MSA.
Current cars can still compete with no
change required.
Performances will be monitored by the
Record Review Committee.
The IHRA Australia Supplementary Rule
App will be updated with these new
classes for Supercomp over the coming
weeks. The National Records have been
updated for both the 1/4 mile and
1000ft. |
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| D/MS
and D/MSA |
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ENGINE
420-460 c.i. V8 Only
Block- OEM Alloy or Cast Iron
Max. Bore 4.300
Maximum Valve Lift .900(Valve)
Roller Camshaft Permitted
Lifter .904 Diameter (No Keyway Lifters)
Rpm Limit 9200rpm (Logging Required)
One inch travel dial
indicator and mounting plate to measure
cam lift to be supplied by the racer
All
engines must be sealed prior to
competition.
HEADS
Any OEM or Aftermarket Non-Billet
Accepted.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Any Mass-Produced Cast Manifold
Permitted. Original identification
required
Internal Porting Permitted.
Welding Repairs for Minor Damage
Permitted.
OILING
Wet Sump Only.
Single Stage External Oil Pump
Permitted.
INDUCTION
EFI 8 Injectors Maximum Only.
One Only 4500 Style Base Throttle Body
or One Carburettor 4500 Style Base.
IGNITION
Any ECU Approved by IHRA Australia
No Traction Control Permitted
AUTO TRANSMISSION
OEM Based Automatic Transmission
Maximum 3 Speeds
No Lockup Torque Convertors.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Maximum 5 forward
Speeds
FUEL
Any IHRA Australia Approved Unleaded,
Methanol, E85 fuels only. Nitrous Oxide
and Nitromethane Not Permitted.
BODY
As Per Current / MS Body Regulations.
No Wheelie Bars
WEIGHT
7.25lbs Per Cube. Minimum Weight 3045lbs
TYRE SIZE
May be no larger than 275/60R15 or
28x10.5 radial, (30x9x15 slick/radial
slick is optional) as labelled by
manufacturer.
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and E/MSA |
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ENGINE
340 –
370 c.i. V8 Only
Block-
OEM Alloy or Cast Iron
Max
Bore 4.080
Max
Valve Lift .800(Valve)
Roller
Camshaft Permitted
Lifter
.904 Diameter (No Keyway Lifters)
Rpm
Limit 9200rpm (Logging Required)
One
inch travel dial indicator and mounting
plate to measure cam lift to be supplied
by the racer.
All
engines must be sealed prior to
competition.
HEADS
Any OEM
or Aftermarket Inline Valve Only.
Cantered, Splayed Valve, Billet Heads
Not Permitted.
INTAKE
MANIFOLD
Any
Mass-Produced Cast Manifold Accepted
original identification required
Internal Porting Permitted.
Welding
Repairs for Minor Damage Permitted.
OILING
Wet
Sump Only
Single
Stage External Oil Pump Permitted
INDUCTION
EFI, 8
Injectors Maximum Only
One
Only 4150 Base Throttle Body or One Only
4150 Style Carburettor (No Dominators)
IGNITION
Any ECU
Approved by IHRA Australia
No
Traction Control Permitted.
AUTO
TRANSMISSION
OEM
Based Automatic Transmission
Maximum
3 Speeds
No
Lockup Torque Convertors.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Maximum 5 forward Speeds.
FUEL
Any
IHRA Australia Approved Unleaded,
Methanol, E85 fuels only. Nitrous Oxide
and Nitromethane Not Permitted.
BODY
As Per
Current / MS Body Regulations
No
Wheelie Bars Allowed
WEIGHT
9.00lbs
Per Cube Minimum Weight 3060lbs
TYRE
SIZE
May be
no larger than 275/60R15 or 28x10.5
radial, (30x9x15 slick/radial slick is
optional) as labelled by manufacturer.
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and D/DA - D/A and D/AA |
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ENGINE
340 –
370C.I. V8 ONLY
Block-
OEM Alloy or Cast Iron
Max
Bore 4.080
Max
Valve Lift .800 (Valve)
Roller
Camshaft Permitted
Lifter
.904 Diameter (No Keyway Lifters)
Rpm
Limit 9200rpm (Logging Required)
One
inch travel dial indictor and mounting
plate to measure the cam lift to be
supplied by the racer.
All
engines must be sealed prior to
competition
HEADS
Any OEM
or Aftermarket Inline Valve Only.
Cantered, Splayed Valve, Billet Heads
Not Permitted
INTAKE
MANIFOLD
Any
Mass-Produced Cast Manifold Accepted
must retain original identification
Internal Porting Permitted.
Welding
Repairs for Minor Damage Permitted.
OILING
Wet
Sump Only. Single Stage External Oil
Pump Permitted
INDUCTION
EFI, 8
Injectors Maximum Only
One
Only 4150 Base Throttle Body or
One Only 4150 Style Carburettor
(No Dominators)
IGNITION
Any ECU
Approved by IHRA Australia No Traction
Control Permitted.
AUTO
TRANSMISSION
OEM
Based Automatic Transmission
Maximum
3 Speeds
No
Lockup Torque Convertors.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Maximum 5 Forward Speeds.
FUEL
Any
IHRA Australia Approved Unleaded,
Methanol, E85 fuels only. Nitrous Oxide
and Nitromethane Not Permitted.
BODY
As Per
Current Altered and Dragster Body
Regulations
WEIGHT
4.50lbs
Per Cube Minimum Weight 1530lbs
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and E/APA |
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ENGINE
340 – 370C.I. V8 ONLY
Block- OEM Alloy or Cast Iron
Max Bore 4.080
Max Valve Lift .800 (Valve)
Roller Camshaft Permitted
Lifter .904 Diameter (No Keyway Lifters)
Rpm Limit 9200rpm (Logging Required)
One inch travel dial indicator and
mounting plate to measure cam lift to be
supplied by the racer.
All
engines must be sealed prior to
competition.
HEADS
Any OEM or Aftermarket Inline Valve
Only. Cantered, Splayed Valve, Billet
Heads Not Permitted.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Any Mass-Produced Cast Manifold Accepted
must retain original identification
Internal Porting Permitted.
Welding Repairs for Minor Damage
Permitted.
OILING
Wet Sump Only. Single Stage External Oil
Pump Permitted
INDUCTION
EFI, 8 Injectors Maximum Only
One Only 4150 Base Throttle Body or One
Only 4150 Style Carburettor (No
Dominators)
IGNITION
Any ECU Approved by IHRA Australia No
Traction Control Permitted.
AUTO TRANSMISSION
OEM Based Automatic Transmission
Maximum 3 Speeds.
No Lockup Torque Convertors.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Maximum 5 forward
speeds.
FUEL
Any IHRA Australia Approved Unleaded,
Methanol, E85 fuels only. Nitrous Oxide
and Nitromethane Not Permitted.
BODY
As Per Current AP Body Regulations
WEIGHT
6.50lbs Per
Cube Minimum Weight 2210lbs
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| PROTECTIVE CLOTHING UPDATE |
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Friday 27th November 2020 |
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IHRA
Australia Technical Review Committee
have updated the Professional -
Performance and Sportsman Clothing Matrix's. |
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A new Matrix has been created -
Sportsman Supercharged Outlaws |
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These
updated Clothing Matrix's will be
effective from 1st February 2021 |
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These new Matrix's will help you the
competitor easily identify which item of
Protective clothing you are required to
wear. |
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Note: To download
view / print in PDF please click on the
images below: |
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PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING MATRIX |
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PERFORMANCE CLOTHING MATRIX |
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SUPERCHARGED OUTLAWS CLOTHING
MATRIX |
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SPORTSMAN CLOTHING MATRIX |
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| Release Date
10th June 2020 |
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IHRA Australia and its Technical Review
Committee (TRC) have used COVID-19 and
the unfortunate downtime in drag racing
activities to further increase and
develop a safer sport, to improve driver
/ rider / vehicle safety specifications.
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There will be updates provided over the
next few months and we urge anyone in
the drag racing industry to refer to
IHRA Australia’s Website for all of
these latest rule updates.
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The following rules have been created
and you will need to take note
specifically of their implementation
dates. |
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It is a responsibility of all
drivers/riders/crew chiefs to be
familiar and up to date with all of
their class regulations. As
Follows:
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ELECTRIMOTION
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General
Reg 4096, Electrimotion
Effective 01/01/2021 any vehicle running
a quicker ET than 6.50 ¼ mile or 4.15
1/8 mile must have Electrimotion system
fitted with the following functions,
Fuel Shut off, Ignition shut down and
parachute release device must be
functional.
Mandatory
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http://www.electrimotion.com/
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HELMET EJECT SYSTEM
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General
Reg 2885, Safety Driver / Rider, Helmet
All
Professional Categories, effective 1st
January 2021. Eject Helmet Removal
System (Part Number 890-01-30) mandatory
and must be installed as per
manufacturer’s instructions. A Stand 21
Lid Lifter head sock meeting SFI 3.3 may
be used in lieu of the Eject Helmet
Removal System.
Mandatory
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General
Reg 2886, Safety, Driver, Helmet
All
other 4 wheel categories exceeding 6.50
ET ¼ mile (4.15 ET 1/8 mile)
Effective 1st January 2021.
Eject Helmet Removal System (Part Number
890-01-30) must be installed per
manufacturer’s instructions. A Stand 21
Lid Lifter head sock meeting SFI 3.3 may
be used in lieu of the Eject Helmet
Removal System.
Mandatory
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General
Reg 2887, Safety, Rider, Helmet
Any
Motorcycle running quicker than 7.50 ET
¼ mile (4.75 ET 1/8 mile)
Effective 1st January 2021.
Eject Helmet Removal System (Part Number
890-01-30) must be installed per
manufacturer’s instructions. A Stand 21
Lid Lifter head sock meeting SFI 3.3 may
be used in lieu of the Eject Helmet
Removal System.
Mandatory
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ROLL CAGE HELMET BARS
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General
Reg 1090, Chassis / Frame, Roll Cage,
Helmet Bar
Chassis
Helmet Bars to conform to Figure 10.0
Mandatory
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FIGURE 10.0 |
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General
Reg 1100, Chassis / Frame, Roll Cage,
Helmet Bar
If
Dragster or Hot Rod or Funny Car or
Roadster or Altered or Junior Dragster
then fitted with helmet bars.
Mandatory
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General
Reg 1105, Safety, Chassis / Frame, Roll
Cage, Helmet Bar
If
Dragster or Hot Rod or Funny Car or
Roadster or Altered, any flat steel
strap forbidden.
Effective 01/01/2021.
Mandatory
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General
Reg 1110, Safety, Chassis / Frame, Roll
Cage, Helmet Bar
Existing
Pre 2020 Dragster or Hot Rod or Funny
Car or Roadster or Altered, then helmet
bar constructed of 3/4-inch x 0.058 inch
minimum or larger round tube only.
See
Figure 10.0
Allowed
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General
Reg 1112, Safety, Chassis / Frame, Roll
Cage, Helmet Bar
Junior
Dragster All NEW chassis helmet bars
must be constructed of 3/4 x 0.058 inch
Chromoly, 3/4-inch x 0.083 Mild Steel,
round tube only. Effective immediately.
See
Figure 10.0
Mandatory
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General
Reg 1115, a Safety, Chassis / Frame,
Roll Cage, Helmet Bar
If
Dragster or Hot Rod or Funny Car or
Roadster or Altered, (excluding Junior
Dragster). All NEW chassis helmet bars
must be constructed of 1-inch x 0.058
inch Chromoly, 1-inch x 0.118-inch Mild
Steel, round tube only. Effective
immediately.
Mandatory
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General
Reg 1120, Safety, Chassis / Frame, Roll
Cage, Helmet Bar
If
helmet bars required, then between
ALL uprights of the roll cage.
Mandatory
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IHRA AUSTRALIA
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
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