| NHRA / IHRA Safety Requirements |
The question often arises as to what safety equipment is
required at the track if my car runs this fast.... This list is a
quick overview from the NHRA and IHRA rules. It will help
guide you in your next equipment purchase or help you
successfully pass your next tech inspection. Please refer to
the NHRA and IHRA rule books for the most current and up to
date information. Please do not rely on this list to be a
complete mandate.
1/4 Mile Time (E/T)
11.50 - 13.99
Auto Trans Reverse Lockout
Driver Restraint System SFI 16.1 (Convertibles only)
Helmet (Snell 95 or 41.1A min)
Liquid Overflow Bottle
Roll Bar (Convertibles only at 13.49)
Working Tail Lights
(IHRA) Driveshaft Loop Required With Slicks
(IHRA) Valid Drivers License Except Jr Dragsters
11.00 - 11.49
11.50 - 13.99 Requirements Plus:
Arm Restraints (Open cars)
Bellhousing (SFI 6.1 / 6.2)
Driver Restraints For All Vehicles (SFI 16.1)
Driveshaft Safety Loop
Flywheel and Clutch (SFI 1.1 / 1.2)
Roll Bar and Padding For All Vehicles
Protective Clothing (3.2A / 1)
(IHRA) Mounted Fire Extinguisher
(IHRA) Flywheel Flexplate Shield (Automatic)
10.00 - 10.99
11.00 - 11.49 Requirements Plus:
Aftermarket Rear Axles
Harmonic Balancer (SFI 18.1)
Master Electrical Cut-Off At 135 MPH
Parachute At 150 MPH
Roll Cage For Convertibles
Transmission Shield (SFI 4.1) Automatic
required at the track if my car runs this fast.... This list is a
quick overview from the NHRA and IHRA rules. It will help
guide you in your next equipment purchase or help you
successfully pass your next tech inspection. Please refer to
the NHRA and IHRA rule books for the most current and up to
date information. Please do not rely on this list to be a
complete mandate.
1/4 Mile Time (E/T)
11.50 - 13.99
Auto Trans Reverse Lockout
Driver Restraint System SFI 16.1 (Convertibles only)
Helmet (Snell 95 or 41.1A min)
Liquid Overflow Bottle
Roll Bar (Convertibles only at 13.49)
Working Tail Lights
(IHRA) Driveshaft Loop Required With Slicks
(IHRA) Valid Drivers License Except Jr Dragsters
11.00 - 11.49
11.50 - 13.99 Requirements Plus:
Arm Restraints (Open cars)
Bellhousing (SFI 6.1 / 6.2)
Driver Restraints For All Vehicles (SFI 16.1)
Driveshaft Safety Loop
Flywheel and Clutch (SFI 1.1 / 1.2)
Roll Bar and Padding For All Vehicles
Protective Clothing (3.2A / 1)
(IHRA) Mounted Fire Extinguisher
(IHRA) Flywheel Flexplate Shield (Automatic)
10.00 - 10.99
11.00 - 11.49 Requirements Plus:
Aftermarket Rear Axles
Harmonic Balancer (SFI 18.1)
Master Electrical Cut-Off At 135 MPH
Parachute At 150 MPH
Roll Cage For Convertibles
Transmission Shield (SFI 4.1) Automatic
7.50 - 9.99
10.00 - 10.99 Requirements Plus:
Automatic Transmission Flexplate (SFI 29.1)
Automatic Flexplate Shield (SFI 30.1)
Jacket, Pants, Neck Collar, Gloves
Master Electrical Cut-Off
NHRA Competition License
NHRA Chassis Sticker
(IHRA) Competition License
On-Board Fire System
Parachute (2 Required Above 200 MPH)
Roll Cage At 135 MPH
SFI Chassis Specification At 180 MPH
Window Net On Full Body Vehicles
6.00 - 7.49
7.50 - 9.99 Requirements Plus:
Roll Cage
SFI Chassis Specification
Supercharger Restraints
10.00 - 10.99 Requirements Plus:
Automatic Transmission Flexplate (SFI 29.1)
Automatic Flexplate Shield (SFI 30.1)
Jacket, Pants, Neck Collar, Gloves
Master Electrical Cut-Off
NHRA Competition License
NHRA Chassis Sticker
(IHRA) Competition License
On-Board Fire System
Parachute (2 Required Above 200 MPH)
Roll Cage At 135 MPH
SFI Chassis Specification At 180 MPH
Window Net On Full Body Vehicles
6.00 - 7.49
7.50 - 9.99 Requirements Plus:
Roll Cage
SFI Chassis Specification
Supercharger Restraints
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