GLD Frequently Asked Questions

[Greg@GLD]

What are the rules regarding nitrous bottles in a hatchback car? I seem to remember you can't have the nitrous bottle inside the cabin (maybe I'm wrong, it's been a while) but in a hatchback, there really is nowhere else.

I had to deal with this issue myself. You MUST have a blowdown tube that vents to the outside of the car with a nitrous bottle that is not behind a panel such as in a trunk. The bottle cannot vent into the cabin in the event the safety triggers on the valve.

[Dr.Buick]

thanks for the info. The nhra rool book is a bear to read. everything is in diffrent sections.

[TheRX7Project]

I had to deal with this issue myself. You MUST have a blowdown tube that vents to the outside of the car with a nitrous bottle that is not behind a panel such as in a trunk. The bottle cannot vent into the cabin in the event the safety triggers on the valve.

thanks

[deuceWI]

The new 2009 Rule Change thread answered part of my question about motorcycle gear.

When they say "full leather" does that also include synthetics and mesh riding gear with pads? I'm looking at getting the zip on pants to go with my mesh coat, but maybe I'll look for something else entirely if that won't pass tech inspection.

I'm thinking it really means 'proper' riding gear, not some leather crap you might pick up at k-mart on sale.

[RanJer]

Also, can you add basic info for bikes?

Helmets, gloves, boots above the ankles, and a coat are necessary. I think if you start trapping over 120mph you need to have a full suit or pants and a coat that zip together.

The new 2009 Rule Change thread answered part of my question about motorcycle gear.

When they say "full leather" does that also include synthetics and mesh riding gear with pads? I'm looking at getting the zip on pants to go with my mesh coat, but maybe I'll look for something else entirely if that won't pass tech inspection.

I'm thinking it really means 'proper' riding gear, not some leather crap you might pick up at k-mart on sale.

Also interested in these questions....

[70 cutlass 442]

heres one for you....


Why cant I run a quad a full 1/4 mile when the NHRA rulebook has nothing that prohibits that?