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Originally Posted by jrsfast84

Thank You, but i heard it is SFI Approved. JR.

So did I.

Originally Posted by Steves65

I just returned from the Division 7 Track Operator and Tech Seminars in Las Vegas and thought I would pass on some new revisions in the rules you may not all know about.

First.. ET Brackets:
Sportsman 12.00-19.99, Pro 10.00-13.99, Super Pro 7.00-11.99

Oil Retention Device:
Any E.T. vehicle running 9.99 or quicker or 135 mph or faster must have an oil retention device meeting either SFI Spec 7.1 or 7.2 by 2008. Comp cars must comply by 2007.

Stock/Super Stock Clothing:
Stock classes A/S through M/S, A/SA through M/SA and in any vehicle running 11.49 or quicker, a jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1 mandatory. In super stock the SFI Spec 3.2A/1 jacket is mandatory in SS/J through SS/P, SS/JA through SS/PA, and in any vehicle through Super Stock running 10.00 to 11.49 seconds. A jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/5 is mandatory in Super Stock classes SS/A through SS/I, SS/AH through SS/IA, and in any vehicle running 9.99 or quicker throughout Super Stock.

Screw-type superchargers:
Permitted in Super Pro, Pro and Sportsman. Does not need to meet SFI Spec 34.1 for any vehicle running 7.51 or slower. Overdrive limits are outlined in General Regulations.

ANY CAR RUNNING Nitrous:
10.00 to 13.99 with OEM Firewall: Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1 Mandatory.
10.00 to 13.99 without OEM Firewall: Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/5 Mandatory.
9.99 to 7.50 or any vehicle exceeding 135 Mph: Jacket and pants meeting SFI Spec: 3.2A/5 and gloves meeting SFI Spec 3.3/1 mandatory.

These are just some of the things I chose to Highlight. Please refer to the 2007 NHRA rulebook for your specific vehicle's requirements.

Steve Zimmerman

can you explain what the oil retention device is?

Originally Posted by Steves65

They are commonly known as engine diapers. They will keep oil off the track in the event of massive engine failure. Made of tough, high tensile webbing, they use an absorbent pad to contain up to 10 quarts of oil. Installation is easy--they just wrap around your oil pan and strap to your header bolts on the sides and water pump bolts in front.

Summit sells the RCI brand... but they are not SFI approved.