Drag Racing the Safe Way: NHRA rules 11.49 to 10.00 ET's

In this video, I discuss the finer points of what is needed when you have a fast car and visit a NHRA track and the things you need to address so you will pass tech! We focus on the 11.49 to 10.00 ET range in this video...
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[@bobbyoshomebuilt2544]

Love your video's. You have a way of explaining things that are easy to adsorb. You don't talk down and at the same time don't assume someone already knows something. Right on spot.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thank you Robert... It means alot! I will keep the videos coming Andy

[@dugganracecraft]

FINALLY. I've been waiting for someone to decipher the NHRA rule book for ever. I could never find all of the information in one place, not even in the NHRA rulebook.

[@jsteganius6969]

Good Stuff!!!! From personal experience, be nice and respectful to the tech man. A little respect goes a long way!!!!!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

You know when I was doing it.. I always tried to go out of my way to make the racer feel welcome.. even if something wasn't right I always tried to be respectful of the racer... Thanks for Watching! Andy

[@Honkers716]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage Can you make a video explaining the different classes in NHRA? And what separates them?

[@jackwells1452]

Great video Andy, all kinds of information, the wiring in the car was, well not pretty, but I had a car fire years ago and since then I've been OCD about it, not picking just saying

[@hippiemiller]

Good information bro 👍. Keep them videos coming

[@oldmanintheshopbuiltnotbou8726]

great info Andy

[@Mynextproject_74]

Thanks for this great video!

[@6.4hemidriver44]

Great show!

[@timrayburn2461]

Great video.Thank you

[@IronHorseGarage]

Great info sir!!!

[@RaceRedFairmont]

love me some bracket and index racing , on my channel i race in 10.00,10.50 and do some 1/8th mile 6.50 stuff and my wifes races in 11.50 i just subbed to your channel .......keep it up this is great content

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks for the kind words! I plan on getting Casper to the track this year for some index racing! Stay Tuned Andy

[@artillerybuff2000]

Recent rule change says you can run down to 9.0 without a roll bar or cage in a 2014 and newer cars as long as it has the original safety equipment and DOT tires. Demon & Hellcat owners no longer have to modify their cars to race!

[@brianreynoldson1965]

Good video. Liked the NHRA Rule Book viewpoint, things gotta' happen for better racer safety. It's an awesome sport, but it'll humble you when your not expecting it.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Brian... I was really surprised that the NHRA changed the rule on rollcages on 2014 and newer cars.. we will see how that works out .. Andy

[@martinkobert4402]

What's the ruling on the drivers seat ? Does it need to be attached to the rollbar behind the seat ? What if I have A factory seat? Car runs mid tens & under 135 !

[@terrygrover6440]

Andy there mostly good rules that they have for safety but one rule i disagree with is requiring a metal battery box. I had plastic battery box and the official gave me a hard time about it he told me if the car flipped over that the plastic wasn't good which i explained to him it couldn't ark on plastic and i also had it anchored to the floor

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

better to have a steel box thats lined...inertia sends heavy things flying like a big ass bullet

[@69JANKS]

Good tech awareness for up n coming racers ✅🏁

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Yeah... This was for the new guys who are just getting started... Thanks 69JANKS! Andy

[@69JANKS]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage 👍🏼🏁

[@culturedredneckgarage3784]

Great video Andy! As far as a neutral safety switch goes, I'd be curious as to what your thoughts and tech experience has been with regard to teching-in or passing MANUAL transmission cars that never came equipped with any form of neutral safety interlocks on their transmission or clutch from the factory (a VW beetle based application in my instance)? I'm sure there are ways to interlock that for safety, but it seams like the rules could be slightly ambiguous on this. Any thoughts? Thanks my friend!

[@bryantcurtis2665]

Andy...now 'that's' safe drag racing 🏎 🙄. Just like on the Sportfishing boat.About seamanship; the best way to do 'that' is well...AVOID it at all times. Period. You got this, Andy🤔🥳😎.

[@thrashed22]

When we disconnect our battery, we always disconnect the negative cable first. Any chance you know why the NHRA requires the battery disconnect to be on the positive cable?

[@Gdone]

Everyone bends the rules but always be safe

[@wlogue]

Thanks Andy. One more no no, plastic oil pressure guage line.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

I fully agree! Thanks for adding that... Andy

[@jeffprice2008]

thank you

[@ethanparsley9000]

I have a truck with lap belts have no idea what it would run can I still run it or do I have to retrofit 3 point belts or a racing harness

[@ericcarr1648]

Any videos on that mustang? That's an awesome car! Craziest 2v I've ever seen!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Yeah I did one a while back kinda going over the history of the car you can see it in my video list.. thanks for Watching! Andy

[@danmyers9372]

Andy, I have been to NHRA tracks on test and tune days and have observed multiple late model cars (i.e. Mustangs) running mid to low 10’s with essentially bone stock factory stock chassis. No roll bars, driveshaft loops, stock axles, etc. Are the rules different for late model cars due to their having to comply with stricter safety standards?

[@brandonharze2133]

After 2010 or somewhere around there theyre cert to like 11.0 or something like that due to new chassis tech but I personally wouldn’t do it lol

[@russellbluewolf6427]

i used or drag race a sportbike (stock class) and even then the rules were strict..Saw too many folks showing up with a jean jacket, blue jeans and steel toes with no helmet, leathers or gloves and were told there was NO way they could run on the drag..and theyd be mad..

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Russell, like you I have seen it time and time again.. Boy do they get mad... Andy

[@GAMEfreak2011able]

I have a nettle and everything is in the back 🤔and it was made without a neutral switch

[@sheldonbromen2603]

My sn95 will never be that fast I'd be happy low 11s high 10s but mine will always be a street car first. That thing would be fun to watch run!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Sheldon, I said the same thing! You can watch me run this car back in the day on KZbin.. just search Andy Wood Zmax Dragway.. it was running 10's back then. Thanks for Watching Andy

[@todds5956]

Can you show the sideways radiator? Thanks

[@racingdesire]

what If a stock tesla plaid showed up wanting to run a 9 second pass?

[@ianshaw8273]

Ive done NHRA teck biggest problem was trunk mounted battery with bungie chords holding it in

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

YES! Been there and seen that How bout cars without a Neutral safety switch? People also love to stall test their converters in the lanes .. Crazy stuff I would see it all of the time.. Thanks for Watching! I'm sure I left some things out as it's been 11 years since I did it.. Andy

[@ianshaw8273]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage could go on for ever

[@freedomfighter4274]

My cousin has a few large gaps between a few bars. He just did not take his time fitting, and cutting some of the pipes. Is it going to hold up IF he crashes? I’m not so sure 😳

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

If the joint is hit the wrong way in a crash... Most likely not Andy

[@darrinscoilsclouds1498]

so a 2020 audi s4 that runs 10.10 ill be kicked for no role bar?🤷‍♂️

[@Frontpagefab]

People are more worried about getting more power and going faster then they are about safety.

[@josephleach7205]

Great video . I’m running a 98 f-150 with 5.4 but want to run a 351 carb motor , you know If that will cause me a trouble in the getting it certified since it’s not the right motor for truck ? Any help or info would help ! Thank you sir . Keep the video coming ..

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Are you talking about with your state inspection? Here in NC we have a 20 year rule. Once a vehicle is 20 years old it becomes a safety only inspection... It depends on the laws where you live

[@josephleach7205]

No I was referring to the race rules , I’m in California, nothings legal but drugs and illegal activities…

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

@@josephleach7205 oh you are fine to do that.. just make sure your fuel line doesn't have more than 12" of rubber line and other than that.. you should be good to go

[@josephleach7205]

Got it , thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

@@josephleach7205 same to you and your family

[@todds5956]

Can you tell us a little about your engine?

[@DwightSchroeder]

How do 10 second showroom stock modern muscle cars get away with no rollbar?

[@or-ian6973]

They’re safe enough. 2018 newer can run up to 10s.

[@jeepramz]

Can you do a video going from 10.0 to 8.50

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

I will but it might be a bit as I'm knee deep in CASPER'S build right now. Andy

[@jeepramz]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage I understand completely. Thank you very much for the other videos

[@michaelwalker4799]

andy the dual feed along w/ all ignitible fluids should be run away from your ignition source why pump the fuel so far foward

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Since it is a nitrous combo we do a great deal of tuning by adjusting fuel pressure. It's all about ease of access in flow testing after the regulator. Thanks for Watching Andy

[@ZEPRATGERNODT]

Wonder who got shadow banned?

[@needmetal3221]

8 seconds is serious shit. That car looks bad ass btw

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks... Not to bad for a 304" 2V Mod Motor.. we have had alot of fun with that car... I bought it back in the early 2000's been racing it ever since! Andy

[@needmetal3221]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage good job with your channel. You're humble yet knowledgeable. Dont change

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks for the kind words... You don't have to worry about that... I can still admit when I'm wrong and when I don't know something... We are never done learning! Andy

[@Turbo4Joe363]

Yep....That is hustling for an old 2V small cube Mod motor!!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Joseph!

[@Venom2U]

I'm going to have to disagree with you. In many instances the "rules" are just used to annoy and hassle people and ruin their day. Example; I was kicked off the track once for not having a drive shaft loop. Never mind it's a mid-engine rear wheel drive car........... There is NO drive shaft to start with. The transaxle mounts directly to the engine just like exotics. Once I pitched a fit, and demanded to talk to a senior inspector his response was "the rules say you have to have one, that's your problem."......... What am I supposed to do? Cut a hole in my hood, bolt one on and leave it hanging out in the air? Another time I was kicked out because they couldn't verify my damper. Again, mid-engine, so the front of the engine is very close to the fire wall between the engine bay and the passenger compartment. And since it's a flat bottom chassis you can't see it from below. But if you contort yourself and use a mirror you CAN see it's an ATI damper. But since he couldn't read a SFI number in the mirror I was kicked out.............. (even though I showed him photos of it before the engine was installed) And yet lastly, I was thrown out because my cage (10 point BTW) didn't mount to a "frame rail".......... It's a monocoque chassis!!!! I don't have frame rails!!!!!! Again............. "my problem"............ Unless you show up to a track/event with the same bull shit as most other people. (a chopped up and welded domestic) the inspectors are fucking clueless. And more times than not so fucking arrogant they won't listen............ Overall I DO NOT have a high opinion of the inspectors. Yes, occasionally I run into one that's either a fabricator OR is willing to listen. But that's far and few between. If you're having trouble visualizing what in talking about here is a vid of another guy building his SLC. -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Sve5qQmdCKnc0

[@kylevantassel7259]

Man this is so far out the window right now with Lubetube and all of the factory rockets coming out.... I cringe constantly watching all these kids that admittedly have no idea what they are doing hop in and head to the track and they are allowed to run. This can only last so long before something happens and videos like this will become a big deal suddenly. When I started drag racing this is what the car was built around , its where you started . Not shopping for Ebay Turbos or tuning software. The tracks simply would not allow you to run if your car wasnt up to snuff. I have literally seen 8 second cars that are frightening from the lack of mandatory equipment. When you mention it you are the buzzkill and the bad guy... All of the things being talked about here is where you begin , not where you end up.... Whole lot easier to do it when you are just starting building it rather than having to tear everything apart after..

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Kyle, I too am amazed about the modern day racing culture... People dont think it can happen to them... Until it's too late! Thanks for Watching... Andy

[@MrScoopage]

The belts is a scam.

[@bbcnova56]

2 year belt thing is the dumbest waste of money ever

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

I would tend to agree... BUT if they are exposed for direct sunlight for one year the stitching loses about 30-40% of it's strength.. Now I know that most people don't store their racecar outside exposing the belts... Thanks for Watching Andy

[@bbcnova56]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage but a 12 second car can be run with 40 year old factory belts

[@MrBlackbutang]

They moved the 10:99 to 11.49

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Steve, What part did they move? Thanks for Watching and your input Andy

[@MrBlackbutang]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage correct me if I’m wrong. I raced in the nineties 10.99 you needed a roll bar. Now 11:49 . I was 87 grand national running 13:40 stock some bolt ons running running low 12s then engine build and more bolt ons couple high 11s last two runs of the night 10:96 warning from track officials don’t exceed 11:00 without a roll bar . Last run 10.27 kick off track for violating roll bar and other safety gear rules

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

By the rules in '09 anything faster than 11.49 needed a rollbar. Andy

[@MrBlackbutang]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarageI am not sure it was like that in1995 .

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

Sounds like a Covid jab commercial!!