North Atlantic Truck Racing Series
Quick Check Safety Reference
(Refer to NATRS Rulebook for full ruleset)
Slicks – All vehicles with non-DOT approved tires (slicks), must have driveshaft loops. This protects the track and your vehicle should breakage occur. All slicks must also have bolt in valve stems.
135 MPH – window net installed, reference NHRA guidelines. 150 MPH – Working and operative parachute, reference NHRA guidelines. Aftermarket Turbocharger(s) – Any vehicle utilizing any size, non-OEM (non-original factory equipment), turbocharger must have 2 (two) 3/8 inch grade 8 downpipe bolts installed directly behind turbocharger in downpipe and in a cross pattern. Commercially available options for “X” designed adapters, designed for the use in the downpipe to contain the wheel, may also be used. Downpipe must be wrapped in a heat resistant wrap to add extra stability. All non-OEM turbocharged vehicles require a minimum of SFI spec 3.2A/1 fire jacket. |
Injectables – Anyone using nitrous or any other injectable will be required to have a full fire suit minimum of SFI spec 3.2A/1 fire jacket, including gloves and full-face helmet. Components on the truck will give assumption of use therefore a suit must be worn during competition and approved at tech. All nitrous bottles must be permanently mounted. Thermostatically controlled heating by a commercially available, blanket-type warmer is permitted. The use of torch or external heat source is strictly prohibited.
Exhaust - All classes except ET Bracket, must have upward facing exhaust. Any truck “smoking the lights” will result in disqualification.
Ballast/Weight – Total removable ballast not to exceed 250lbs, per NHRA guidelines.
Exhaust - All classes except ET Bracket, must have upward facing exhaust. Any truck “smoking the lights” will result in disqualification.
Ballast/Weight – Total removable ballast not to exceed 250lbs, per NHRA guidelines.
Time/Speed Quick Reference
Any vehicle racing:
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11.99 1/4mile OR 7.49 1/8mile and Quicker:
All safety equipment installation and use are the responsibility of the driver. Improper use, lacking, or denial of knowledge of, will result in disqualification and/or up to a year ban for driver and/or team. Tech and NATRS decision is final.
Tech Questions: info@smokeandspeed.com
- Steel valve stems in tubeless tires
- Fly wheel/Clutch SFI Rating with paperwork
- Bellhousing or flywheel shield
- Fire Jacket, 3.2A/1
- Roll Bar & SFI approved padding
- SFI driver restraints
- Driveshaft loops mandatory
- Transmission shield
- Aftermarket axles and axle retainers
- Harmonic balancer
- Roll Cage if altered floor pan or non OEM firewall OR 135mph
- Automatic Transmissions must have locking-type dipstick
- Roll Cage with padding
- Chassis Certification
- Valid NHRA license
- SFI fire suit rated 3.2A/5 within 5 year certification period; (one-piece suit or jacket and pants, gloves, boots/shoes, head sock or skirted helmet), full face helmet meeting SNELL or SFI standards
- Flex plate or flex plate shield
- Window net
- Master electrical shut-off
All safety equipment installation and use are the responsibility of the driver. Improper use, lacking, or denial of knowledge of, will result in disqualification and/or up to a year ban for driver and/or team. Tech and NATRS decision is final.
Tech Questions: info@smokeandspeed.com