2019 IHRA Rulebook

20 IHRA ADVANCED: Age 10 to 17; modified engines meeting IHRA rules accepted. Class based on either dial-your-own ET or heads-up Pro start. ET restricted to 8.90 or slower. Breakout rules apply. One warning will be issued if a competitor runs quicker than 8.70. If a competitor runs quicker than 8.70 a second time, at the same event, they will be disqualified from the event.Any competitor running quicker than 8.50 any time will be disqualified for the remainder of the event. MASTER : Age 12 to 17; must meet all requirements for Advanced. Licensing by IHRA or Track official after 3 approved runs between 7.90 and 8.90; Rack & pinion steering, and steel brake lines are mandatory. ET 7.90 or slower; One warning will be issued if a competitor runs an elapsed time of 7.70 or quicker or 85 mph or faster. If a competitor does this a second time at the same event they will be disqualified from the event. If a competitor runs 7.50 or quicker they will be disqualified for the remainder of the event and their license will be suspended for 6 months from the date of the infraction. Requirements & Specifications BODY BODY: Body and cowl must be structured of aluminum or fiberglass and extend forward to firewall. Driver compartment, frame structure, roll cage, and body must be designed to prevent driver’s body or limbs from making contact with wheels, tires, exhaust system, or track surface. Front overhang cannot exceed 15”, measured from centerline of front spindle to most forward point of car. Body panels must be removable-fastened to tabs welded to frame. Drilling of frame for mounting body prohibited. Funny Cars are acceptable providing design has been approved by the IHRA technical department prior to competition. Additional safety requirements may be imposed based on design characteristics. Contact the IHRA Technical department for specific details. Maximum Front over hang 25”, Minimum height (roof) 35”, Maximum Height (roof) 40”, Minimum Roof hatch opening 15” x 10”. BURNOUTS Vehicles cannot be held in place or touched by a parent or crewmember during the burnout. Vehicles are not permitted to burnout past the starting line. DIAL-INS The driver and crew are responsible for the accuracy of their dial-in. Dial-ins must be within class and performance limits. Any dial-in below allowable limits will have to be changed to an allowable dial-in before staging. The practice of older/quicker competitors dialing substantially slower than normal to equal the dial-in of much younger/slower competitors will not be permitted. The race director may disqualify any competitor that in his sole opinion attempts to manipulate the race against younger/slower competitors with out warning. Dial-ins, and Competition Numbers must be at least 4” tall and clearly posted on both sides of the car, and visible from the control tower. DRIVER The driver must remain in the confines of the roll cage at all times and safety equipment may not be removed until the vehicle has come to a complete stop off the racing surface. ARM RESTRAINTS: Mandatory. Must be worn and adjusted in such a manner that driver’s hands and/or arms cannot be extended outside of roll cage and/or frame rails. Arm restraint shall be combined with the driver restraint system such that the arm restraints are released with the driver restraints. Refer to manufacturer for instructions. CREDENTIALS: Valid IHRA Competition Certificate and IHRA Jr. Membership mandatory. HELMET: Helmet meeting SN, SA, M, or K-2005 or newer or CMR, SFI 31.1, 31.2, or 24.1 mandatory. Either a full face helmet, shield or goggles mandatory. SFI Spec 31.1= SNELL SA, open-face helmet Spec 31.2 = SNELL SA full-face helmet SFI Spec 41.1 = SNELL M, open-face helmet SFI Spec 41.2 = SNELL M full-face helmet. NECK COLLAR: Mandatory. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: All drivers are required to wear a jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A-1and3.3 gloves as well as full-length pants, shoes and socks. The use of nylon or flannel pants is prohibited. Competitors running 8.89 or quicker must utilize a minimum of 3.2A-1 pants and a full face helmet in addition to the above requirements. See class requirements for additional details. RESTRAINT SYSTEM: SFI 16.1 or 16.2 certified Five-point minimum, 1 3/4” wide minimum driver restraint system mandatory. All seat belt and shoulder harness installations must be mutually compatible, originally designed to be used with each other. Only those units that release all five attachment points in one motion permitted. When arm restraints are worn with a restraint system that utilizes a “latch lever”, a protective cover must be installed to prevent arm restraint from accidentally releasing the latch lever.