Thread: roll bar requirements

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new to forum..I have a 67 merc that i'm getting back on the road after 20 years.it has a roll bar that I got at a swap meet..does it need certified or anything?? It's basically decorative & Im not running slicks.& not looking to spend a bunch of cash to comply with rules@ the track.Thanks!


Bob
97 LSC
67 Merc Caliente

"not looking to spend a bunch of cash to comply with rules@ the track"


Those rules @ the track are not to bleed you dry of your cash ,they are there to make sure you are safe and have a better chance of going home that evening.

Do you plan on racing it at the dragstrip a lot ,or a daily driver for work and groceries?

weekend toy..has 12/1 comp ,4000stall & 4.57s w/go to strip now & then...I put the battery in the trunk & now realize (20 years later)that I'll need to get a box, disconnect switch etc..If it'll be a big hassle I can take it out when at the track

Bob...did you read what Big Truck Driver said????????

Pat

Yeah, I certainly DO want it to be safe & like I said I dont want to spend hundredz or thousands of of bucks if I dont need to.

Depending on the ET you run, the safety equipment requirements change. I'm sure Techinspector (NHRA Tech) will be along to give you some answers.

down to an 11.60 you don't need any safty equipment other than factory safty equipment, but if it's modefied from stock I'v heard some tracks will make you wear a fire suite and a couple other things, still no extra safty additions to the car I don't think. Techinspector 1 would be able to clear it all up for you.

Thanks 4 the help & suggestions..car should be done in a few weeks!

Bob
97 LSC
67 caliente

Certified helmet at 13.99
Driveshaft loop within 6" of the front joint at 13.99 with slicks, 11.49 with street tires.
Minimum 5-point roll bar at 11.49

There are many other rules to go by, far too many to be addressed here. My best suggestion is to go to Jegs or Summit and buy a rulebook. Then ask specific questions.

If you can sit still and read for a while, this is good info for you, about the re-located battery in particular.....
http://streetmachinesoftablerock.com...opic.php?t=217
http://streetmachinesoftablerock.com...opic.php?t=174

Thats a LOT of good info I can use..
My ride has been sitting since '86 so...
I AM going to need a few upgrades..mostly minor ie: overflow bottle, new wheel studs, neutral safety switch,etc
I DO want it to be 100% when I make it to the track & my major concern was that even though the car wont see much into the 12's let alone 11.99
I didnt want to be flunked for a decorative roll bar thats not good to <11.99
...Its sat for 20 years so another couple weeks wont matter THAT much.

Thanks again,
Bob
67 Merc Caliente