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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.
Time/Speed Quick Reference
Any vehicle racing:
  • Pants, long sleeve shirt and closed toed shoes
  • Auto transmission reverse lockout
  • Neutral Safety Switch/ Clutch safety switch
  • Liquid overflow
  • Working taillights
  • Working seatbelt that must be worn
13.99 1/4mile OR 8.60 1/8mile and Quicker:
  • Approved Helmet (reference SFI/SNELL guidelines)
  • SFI Approved, single layer fire jacket
  • Master electrical shut-off if battery moved from OEM location
11.99 1/4mile OR 7.49 1/8mile and Quicker:
  • Steel valve stems in tubeless tires
11.49 1/4mile OR 7.35 1/8mile and Quicker:
  • 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
10.99 1/4mile OR 6.99 1/8mile and Quicker
  • 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
9.99 1/4mile OR 6.39 1/8mile OR 135mph and Quicker/Faster:
  • 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 SFI rating and current standards can be found on their website.
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.
 
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