track requirements questions

[x360x64dart]

Im in the prosess of building a 64 street/strip and am planing to take it to the track every once in a while. I have heard that most tracks go buy nhra rules. i recently bought the 2008 nhra rule book and have been thumbing through it. Basically i was wondering how strickt the tracks are and what are some of the definite safety or whatever other requirements you have to have to run. like i said ive been lookin through the book but was wonderin from a been their done that point of view. Thanks, Dustin

[hemicop]

  Assuming you have a reasonably quick streetcar & will be running on strret tires, there are some simple things. Make sure you actually have a gascap on your car, no missing lugnuts, all your windows & doorlocks work, your tires aren't bald, windshield in good shape & if it's a stock car your factory seatbelts should be okay, but I'd go aftermarket anyway. If you plan to run slicks, make sure they're pinned and you have a driveshaft loop. Follow the rulebook in your build-up & you should be okay
  Now when you're at the track, I'd pit near a loudspeaker & light (if it's nighttime) so you can hear when your class is called. Go down to the starting line & watch a few cars at first. Pay attention to how they run, which lane seems to be better & how the lane director & starter direct thecars. Walk the track ( where people are allowed) and note anything unusual about the surface (dips,ruts, etc.).  I wouldn't be the first car down the track that day-- let others lay down some rubber for you & dust off the track.
  When you're ready to run make sure whatever safety equip. your required is in the car before you hit the staging lanes aND make sure you're in the right lane for your class. If you're running street tires, drive AROUND the burn-out box --- don't drag water up to the starting line with your street tires. Although it may look "cool" don't try doing F/C type burn-outs --- it waste time, is unnecessary & just plain looks stupid. Carefully stage the car, focus & drive your own race --- don't worry about the guy in the other lane. If you break something, pulloff to the side & wait for to be towed off. If you complete the pass, brake gradually & pull off the track ASAP. This all isn't rocket science but there are procedures & a bit of "etiquette" (?) expected. Remember--you're there to have fun!

[Dartsport]

Solid Battery hold down, ( NO bugie cords). Radiator overfow bottle.

[mb68mopar]

Dual throttle return springs, less than ( I think) 12 in. of rubber hose for the fuel line inside the engine compartment.  A helmet, and also make sure with your lugnuts, the tech official can see your studs sticking through the lugnut, NO capped lugnuts. Good luck and have fun!!

[67 dartgts]

Hello:
 All the tracks in my area require courtesy staging be sure you understand it or you'll not only be embarrased but you'll be pulled off the track.

                    Maynard

[d55dave]

Also pay attention at a drivers meeting if there is one. Know which lane leaves the track first. Even if you get to the other end first the other lane may have the right of way to turn off first - you have to wait for him.

Make sure your nuetral safety works if you have an auto.

At our track we are required to wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt.

David