13.49 vert?

[setty2706]

I am not all that familar with the rules regarding legal racing :). I read that with a vert you cant run faster then a 13.49 without a cage... I dont wanna butcher up my vert to do a rollcage because it is my family toy... I will beat a few of you to the joke "your fine setty your vert wouldnt run anything close to a 13"..... Just wanted to collect some info and see what happens..

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I'm not sure about the cage but i know you need a helmet.

[Gstang117]

You took my line!
:dummy:

[orangeconv]

11.50 i think, my 03 cobra ran a 12.4 and I was fine with a helmet, the 03/04 cobra dropped the numbers, because the stock numbers were so low, the gt500 also

[chris91]

According to the 2010 rulebook's frequently asked questions:

When do I need a roll bar or roll cage, and what should it look like?
A roll bar is required in any convertible running 13.49 seconds or quicker in the quarter mile, and in other cars beginning at 11.49. The roll bar is accepted in vehicles running as quick as 10.00 second e.t., provided the stock firewall and floorboard is intact, other than for installation of wheel tubs. The rollbar must be constructed of minimum 1 ¾ inch o.d. x .118 inch wall mild steel tubing, or 1 ¾ x .083 chrome moly tubing, and must conform to the following diagram:


If the floor and/or firewall has been modified, then a full roll cage is required beginning at a 10.99 e.t. A full roll cage is required in any vehicle running 9.99 seconds or quicker, and any vehicle running 135 mph or faster (regardless of e.t.). The roll cage must be constructed of minimum 1 5/8 o.d.x .118 mild steel tubing, or 1 5/8 x .083 chrome moly tubing, and must conform to the following diagram:

The roll cage of any vehicle running 9.99 or quicker, or 135 mph or faster, must also be certified by NHRA every 3 years, and have a serialized sticker affixed prior to participation.

[Pops Fun]

Just go on a test and tune... not quite as strict. That is what I do. They might ask you to stop running. That is the worst... wear a helmet and have fun!! I have ran a 11.6 and no one has said anything.

[setty2706]

thanks...i just have a personal goal of a 12 sec vert...i dont care if its 12.99 lol.... But didnt know how fast they would kick me off te track...my vert has a long way to go but just gettins some info...thanks guys...