there are a number of tracks that are opening up now w no NHRA/IHRA sanctioning, and the big two are fighting the trend tooth + nail, One local track was so threatened by them that they accepted the sanction ,but run their way anyway w NO BS equipment rules on slower than 11 sec cars. a seat belt and a helmet are all that is needed, a RB hoop/cage is recommended,but not mandated. No experation date on lap belts or roll cages, no need to completely rebuild a car because of BS parts outdating, just gas it up and run. all heads up street car racing.
Something like this will have to be done or the street racing problem will only worsen. At the above mentioned Fri/Sat outlaw street races,we are seeing more n more older ex serious drag racers coming out to run their street rod/machines.We hear all the above from them as well, funny tho is that these are the same guys that spouted all the NHRA jargon only a few years ago. Three things most -COST = MONEY, saftey equip. expirations and electronics - wait n see if I'm right.