New roll-cage padding rule now in effect
6/1/2011

As a reminder to all racers, a new roll-cage padding rule goes into effect June 1, 2011.  In the 2011 NHRA Rulebook on page 5 of the E.T. Section 4A and in the General Regulations Section 20, page 20 it states “ Beginning June 1, 2011, roll-cage padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 mandatory on any vehicle running 9.99 (6.39 1/8-mile) and quicker.  Padding must be used anywhere driver’s helmet may come in contact with roll-cage components.”

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