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Why do all the door cars have tinted windows?

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December 16, 2020, 12:40 PM
Holytown
Why do all the door cars have tinted windows?
How can you see the other lane at night? Especially a fast black dragster running up on you? I guess there is a perceived advantage, from the other guy not being able to see you?
December 16, 2020, 12:55 PM
1320racer
just one of many NHRA rules that isn't enforced.
December 16, 2020, 03:02 PM
SlyFox
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
just one of many NHRA rules that isn't enforced.


Which begs the question, what are the real rules and what are the feel-free-to-ignore rules?


Mike
December 16, 2020, 03:07 PM
RacerVX54
leave my windows alone lol


"Just Shut Up and Race"

Brian Martin
Martin Racing
5.42 @127
December 16, 2020, 03:59 PM
Phil Dees
Window tint is not legal?
December 16, 2020, 04:07 PM
Phil Dees
To the original question, cooler in car and less glare off natural aluminum finishes.
December 16, 2020, 04:17 PM
1320racer
quote:
Originally posted by Phil Dees:
Window tint is not legal?

NO
December 16, 2020, 04:19 PM
Phil Dees
Which rule bans tint?
December 16, 2020, 04:29 PM
1320racer
MHRA Rulebook. I don't recall the section in General Requirements.
December 16, 2020, 04:30 PM
Phil Dees
So you are guessing?
December 16, 2020, 04:32 PM
Phil Dees
For E.T. cars as long as it meets state requirements it is legal.
December 16, 2020, 04:33 PM
1320racer
NO I'm not guessing!

Section 21 7:8 Windshield, Windows pg.36
December 16, 2020, 04:38 PM
Phil Dees
Please educate me on the rule then.
December 16, 2020, 04:40 PM
Phil Dees
The rule I go by is in E.T. section 7.
December 16, 2020, 04:40 PM
1320racer

December 16, 2020, 04:44 PM
1320racer
quote:
Originally posted by Phil Dees:
The rule I go by is in E.T. section 7.

That section refers you to to 7:8 in the General Regulations
December 16, 2020, 04:45 PM
Phil Dees
NHRA clear as mud again.
December 16, 2020, 04:47 PM
Phil Dees
So glass can be tinted but plastic can't?
December 16, 2020, 04:47 PM
1320racer
no crystal clear, pun intended. Further, I had a racer DQ'd many years ago and cited this rule.

OEM tinted glass/windows is allowed, aftermarket film/tint is not and which is also illegal in many states.

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December 16, 2020, 04:58 PM
Phil Dees
Thank you, that was much easier than looking it up myself. Smile