2019 IHRA Rulebook

16 IHRA OEM clutch covers/guards are permitted only when the unmodified engine (or unmodified factory designated replacement) used. Modified engines require a clutch cover/guard which provides 360 degrees elliptical coverage in the direction of clutch/belt travel. The cover/guard must be minimum .090” 2024T3, 6061T6, 7075T6 aluminum or .060” steel and be covered by secured fastened, 6” wide, industrial type belt. Belting material must be minimum .125” 2024T3, 6061T6, 7075T6 aluminum or minimum .090” steel are exempt from the belting covered requirement. Snowmobiles with bolted/removable side panel may bolt clutch cover/guard to side panels. Clutch cover/guard must be separate from the cowl. DRIVE TRACK: Track must be a flat type configuration. Paddles, studs and spikes prohibited. All snowmobiles 9.99 seconds or quicker must have a track specifically designed for use on all asphalt surfaces. Track lubrication systems prohibited. Trimming of the track prohibited. Track must be free of visible signs of excessive wear. Serial numbers on all asphalt rubber tracks must appear on the left side. SKIS AND WHEELS: All drive and steering wheels must be of a rubber type, specifically designed for snowmobile use on a dry surface, and installed so as to keep skis from coming in contact with track surface. All skis must be OEM steel, or aftermarket aluminum or steel. The minimum distance between each ski is 9.5 inches. BRAKES AND SUSPENSION BRAKES: Must be OEM type. Any additional assembly must be added onto the drive axle shaft. Axle shaft may be lengthened to accommodate the additional brake. SUSPENSION: All snowmobiles must have a minimum 1” of travel in the track suspension. Only steel springs will be permitted. Externally activated suspension systems prohibited. Minimum of 4 bogie wheels must be utilized on each side of the rear suspension to prohibit the slide rails from coming into contact with rubber track surface. Use of any external slide rail lubrication system prohibited. CHASSIS AIR DAMS OR FINS: All dams may not extend beyond the confines of the body and must maintain 3 inches of ground clearance. Fins or any other forward protrusions are prohibited. CHASSIS: Any modifications which alter the stock appearance of the tunnel are prohibited. FUEL TANK: Fuel cell permitted. Oil injection tank used as fuel tank prohibited., Pressurized fuel tank prohibited. SNOWFLAP: All snowmobiles must be equipped with a rear snowflap, fastened to the tunnel in a manner that prohibits the snowflap from being drawn into the rear tunnel enclosure (a simple “W” shaped bracket fixed to the upper portion of the rear tunnel stops this.) ELECTRICAL MASTER SHUTOFF: Must be equipped with a positive ignition cutoff switch, capable of de-energizing entire ignition system, attached to rider with a lanyard. TAILLIGHT: Functional taillight mandatory. SAFETY EQUIPMENT HELMET: SN, SA, M or K-2010 or newer mandatory. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Full all leathers or SFI Spec 40.1/2 suit mandatory on snowmobiles running 120 mph or faster. Two-piece suits must be joined together at waist with a zipper. Jacket and pants or suit meeting SFI Spec 40.1/1 or 40.1/2, leather boots/shoes above the ankle and leather gloves mandatory. 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 competitors running 9.99 or quicker 1/4 mile, or 6.40 or quicker 1/8 mile must have valid IHRA Competition License.