2019 IHRA Rulebook

38 IHRA grinding of welds is prohibited. Improper welding process or technique may be a basis for failing Technical inspection. See Roll cage. FUEL SYSTEMS: Whenever possible, fuel tanks and fuel lines should be located ahead of the engine. Fuel blocks, if used, must be mounted at least 6” forward of the flywheel bellhousing area. No part of fuel system may be mounted on the firewall except fuel pressure regulator or isolator or fuel block. It must be mounted as far away as possible from the flexplate/flywheel area. FUEL LINES: All lines must be IHRA accepted. Fuel lines in the flywheel bellhousing area must be enclosed in a 16” length of steel tubing. 1/8” minimum wall thickness, securely mounted as a protection against fuel lines being severed. In the event fuel lines pass supercharger drive areas, it is highly recommended that they be shielded. Entries with altered fuel systems (other than electric fuel pumps), must have a fuel shutoff valve within easy reach of the driver and located in the main fuel line between the fuel tank and the carburetors and/or injectors. Fuel tanks, lines, or other units containing fuel should be completely isolated from the driver’s compartment by a firewall, completely sealed so as to prevent any fluid from entering the driver’s compartment. Lines may not be in drive shaft tunnel. Rubber hose is limited to 12” lengths maximum for connection purposes only. FUEL TANK: A positive locking gas tank cap is required (or as noted under Class requirements). All entries must have sufficient tank capacity to make full runs without refueling. Adding of fuel after the engine(s) has started is strictly prohibited. Top of fuel tank must be below top of rear tires. When allowed by Class Requirements, plastic fuel cells must have a metal box protecting the part of the cell that would be outside the body lines or trunk floor. Front mounted cells must be protected by at least 1-1/4” .058 cm or .118 ms tubing if mounted outside of steel body or frame. Non metal fuel tanks or fuel cells must be grounded to the frame. All cells or tanks must be mounted below the fender well on full bodied entries and below the top of the rear tires on all other applications. Figure 6: Fuel cell installation TYPICAL FUEL CELL INSTALLATIONS 1) For cells without mounting flanges, used 1/8” x 1” straps top and bottom bolted or welded to frame in trunk. 2) Weld 1” tube frame to trunk floor to bolt to cell frame. GENERAL: All nuts, bolts, and component parts on each car’s suspension system, chassis, and running gear, must be secured with either lock nuts, lock washers, or cotter keys, and must have at least one full thread showing through nut. See class requirements for specific grade of fasteners. GROUND CLEARANCE: Minimum of 3 inches from front end to centerline of front spindle and 2 inches for the remainder of the car except for oil pan / diaper, headers and wheelie bars. All entries must be high enough to not interfere with the function of the timing system. HARMONIC BALANCERS: SFI 18.1 mandatory on entries running 10.99 or quicker 1/4 or 6.49 or quicker 1/8 (see also, ET Bracket Safety and General Rules). HEAD PROTECTOR: In any car where a roll bar or roll cage is installed, a padded head protector must be provided at the back of the driver’s head and constructed in an attempt to prevent injury upon impact. The roll bar or cage must be padded wherever