2019 IHRA Rulebook

IHRA 15 Team Finals - All Divisions Car Numbers All entries attending Finals must have clearly visible numbers. Permanent number may be purchased from the IHRA. Teams will be provided with a team code decal to be placed with the permanent number. At the Team Finals this number is how track points are earned. No other numbers may be displayed on the entry. The class and numbers must be on the left and right side windows, the upper corner (passenger side) of the windshield and also on the back window. The size of the number should be at least 4” tall. Dragsters & Motorcycles must have a number display panel mounted in an obvious position with a clearly displayed and visible from both sides of the vehicle. Motorcycle SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1) Front brakes mandatory. 2) Chain guards and clutch covers mandatory. 3) Engine kill switch attached to rider or factory tip over switch is required on 0 to 10.99 1/4 mile and 0 to 6.99 1/8th mile vehicles. 4) A “Snap-Back” throttle required on all vehicles. 5) Rigid front forks are not permitted on any vehicle. 6) All machines must have properly secured seat, foot pegs, and handle grips. 7) Nitrous oxide permiteed on all entries and must be installed as per manufacturers guidelines and include all safety components. Any unsafe vehicle will not be permitted to race. Any vehicle that exhibits unsafe handling characteristics at any time will be disqualified. RIDER REQUIREMENTS 1) Each participant agrees to familiarize himself with all applicable rules and regulations prior to competing in any IHRA sanctioned event. 2) All riders must have boots/shoes above the ankle, leather gloves and a leather jacket. Any rider running quicker than 10.99 1/4 or 6.99 1/8 must also have leather pants. Pants are not required to be zipped together. Nylon or textile jackets and pants are not permitted. Kevlar jackets are permitted. 3) Helmet: SN, SA, M or K-2010 or newer mandatory. ECE 22.05 models permitted on bikes running 10.00 or slower in the 1/4 or 6.50 and slower 1/8 mile. See General Regulations. 4) All competitors running 9.99 or quicker 1/4 mile, or 6.40 or quicker 1/8 mile must have valid IHRA Competition License. Snowmobile ENGINE ENGINE: Must be engine specifically designed and manufactured for production snowmobile use. Engine modifications permitted maximum displacement not to exceed 1,000 cc’s. Automobile, motorcycle, aircraft or marine engines prohibited. EXHAUST: Any functional silenced exhaust permitted. Exhaust system emission pipe must not protrude more than 3” beyond the chassis or hood. FUEL: Gasoline or racing gasoline only. Nitrous oxide permitted: see General Regulations. Nitromethane prohibited. SUPERCHARGER/TURBOCHARGERS: Permitted. DRIVE TRAIN CLUTCH: Clutch must be specifically designed and manufactured for snowmobile use. Chains, pulleys, belts and exposed moving parts must be isolated from the driver and other competitors by a securely mounted shield(s), capable of retaining all accidental explosions and allowance impacts. No holes may be drilled in protective shields.