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THOR
08-29-2003, 03:31 AM
I Need help understanding tech requirements for drag racing at the track, whether it’s BOP or Pac Raceways. Regarding lug nuts—

Rear wheels: Is it okay to have four open style nuts on rear and one locking lug or is it a must to have four open style lug nuts through which the studs protrude?

Is there a requirement on the how far the studs protrude?

Front wheels: Are open nuts required or are the closed style lug nuts okay?
Rick
08-29-2003, 05:36 AM
Bruce, I think you just have to have nuts......
Unknown_Authority
08-29-2003, 05:51 AM
When I went down the track at BOP, I had the standard nuts. I think they just want you to have all of them. No broken studs or missing nuts. You also need to have a coolant recovery tank. No puking radiator fluid on the track!! Also a battery tie down. I'm sure there's more, but those are the big ones.
Rick
08-29-2003, 06:05 AM
Bruce, I think you just have to have nuts......
Pontiacshack
08-29-2003, 08:26 AM
BIG NUTS! :P
THOR
08-29-2003, 08:42 AM
Okay you jokers :P
You're running to the auto parts store on race day if I don't pass tech to get the s#@t I need. I wanna race as soon as I get my new oil leak fixed. And what ?? No comments about the stud protrusion? ;D ;D
triple66
08-29-2003, 12:29 PM
Techinically the NHRA rule is that for aftermarket wheels, the studs must protrude through the wheel by at least the width of the stud. If you had closed lugs, the tech guy might make you take on off for inspection.
RoyalBotkin_Racing
09-01-2003, 08:13 AM
Bruce,

A true race stud has the correct length of protrusion, and the proper type of nuts :lol:
REED_RACING
09-02-2003, 11:16 PM
It's all about the length. :P
Mitch67htp
09-03-2003, 05:04 PM
You also have to wear long pants.
Flyingtiger
09-09-2003, 06:15 AM
It's not the length, it's the girth :D
my66gto
09-09-2003, 07:59 AM
The ride should be pretty decent too. :lol:
Brandon
09-12-2003, 02:09 PM
I thought driveshaft loops were required if you were running faster than 12 sec, but from the website http://www.bremertonraceway.com/, under Basic Rules/Tech, it says

DRIVE TRAIN – DRIVELINE – Driveshaft loop required on all cars running 13.99 or quicker or any car equipped with racing slicks, drag radials or street slicks.

Dang. Is that new?
REED_RACING
09-12-2003, 07:04 PM
Just tell tech, the car is a 14 second street car. Run radial tires on the car, I highly doubt they will in force the rule on your car. Just act like it's a 14 second street car, you'll get away with it.
Brandon
09-12-2003, 09:05 PM
Thanks Kevin!

What time do you need to get there? And how long does it take to drive there from Bellevue?