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Originally posted by ChuckT:
From the PRP site:

Tech rule additions and chassis certification information
03-18-2015

Attention all racers, here are some additions to the IHRA tech rules that everyone needs to be aware of for the 2015 season:

Helmets: All classes must have Snell 2000 or newer. Snell 95 helmets ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY ET BRACKET CLASS.

Headers: Must have 4 welded tabs on collectors and 4 tabs on primary tubes - OR - A tethering device may be made from minimum 1/8” steel cable and T bolt clamps or muffler clamps with locking fasteners

Chassis certification is required if you are quicker than 9.00 seconds in the ¼ mile (6.00 second in the 1/8th mile), or faster than 150mph.
There will be chassis certification at PRP on Saturday, April 11th; you must reserve a spot on the schedule. Cash only, $75 Sportsman (3 year tag, 7.50 cert), $100 Pro (2 year tag, 6.00 cert).
The owner or driver must be present to sign paperwork. Appointments are every 15 minutes; contact tech@pittsburghracewaypark.com to schedule.

Note: Engine diapers are eventually going to be mandatory on all race only cars (street driven cars will be exempt from the requirement). PRP is currently working with a company to obtain a bulk order, which would enable the diapers to be offered to racer at a discounted price for a limited time. The number one reason for them is racer safety, as we have all seen what can happen when fluids get under the tires. It will also help us minimize down time in the program, which benefits racers and fans. No one likes to watch the Oil Dry Nationals!

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Originally posted by ChuckT:

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Originally posted by Bob Deniker:
I think the engine diaper is a great idea. They are cheap enough now that there should be no reason not to have one. I think there are a few other rules that you would have more gripes with than this.

It may be a pain at first, trying to figure out the best way to go, but from what I've read in the Tech section, manufactures will work with you to make custom ones. I am thankful that when I blew up the 455, it was at the top of first gear, not second or third. That may have become an OH SH!!!!!T moment, that a diaper could prevent.

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Originally posted by ChuckT:

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Originally posted by Bob Deniker:
I think the engine diaper is a great idea. They are cheap enough now that there should be no reason not to have one. I think there are a few other rules that you would have more gripes with than this.

It may be a pain at first, trying to figure out the best way to go, but from what I've read in the Tech section, manufactures will work with you to make custom ones. I am thankful that when I blew up the 455, it was at the top of first gear, not second or third. That may have become an OH SH!!!!!T moment, that a diaper could prevent.

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Originally posted by green1:
Do the evac hoses count as collector tethers?
I have had a diaper on my car for years and think they should charge the guys who don't run one more money at the gate.

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Originally posted by Bob Deniker:

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Originally posted by green1:
Do the evac hoses count as collector tethers?
I have had a diaper on my car for years and think they should charge the guys who don't run one more money at the gate.

As long as they are approved nhra safety hoses.

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Originally posted by Bob Deniker:
As long as they are approved nhra safety hoses.

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Originally posted by doorman:
If my vehicle only has an NHRA cert, not IHRA cert, will PRP honor this cert?