What is Tech Inspection?
Although street racing is all about natural selection, every form of legal organized drag racing has rules to keep stupid people from killing themselves. The rules will vary from place to place, but here are some brief rules to get you prepared:
For cars that run E.T's 12.00 and slower
- Make sure your battery is strapped in well.
- Make sure your coolant overflow is in operational condition.
- Make sure your tires are within reasonable condition.
- Make sure you have a SN95 rated Helmet.
- Shorts and tank tops are not allowed while you race, so at the very least bring a short or long sleeved shirt and long pants with you.
- If you are running aftermarket wheels, make sure your studs come out at a distance that is at least equal to the diameter of the stud below the rim of the stud.
- Make sure none of your studs or lugnuts are broken.
- If you have a convertible, you must have a 5 point rollbar installed if you run 13.99 or quicker
- Make sure your seatbelt is fully functional
- NO LEAKS, such as oil or antifreeze.
- Make sure your shifter has the ability to lock-out the ignition if in gear.
- If you have hubcaps, remove them.
Common sense goes a long way.
For cars that run E.T.'s 11.99-11.00
- All of the above.
- Fire Jacket - SFI spec 3.2 A/1 (should be clearly labeled on the jacket)
- 5 point 3" Driver Restraint System. Must be labeled SFI spec 16.1 System must also have manufacture date shown. The restraint system must be updated every 2 years.
- 5 point rollbar. Check your sanctioning bodies rulebook for detailed specifics.
For cars that run E.T.'s 10.99 or quicker, again, refer to your rulebook.
In closing, be prepared, get your hood open, have your drivers license available and most importantly have a good attitude.
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