Jim Demmitt Jr
05-15-2008, 12:27 AM
2008 NHRA RULES REVISIONS
2008 Rule Revisions (Updated 5/14/08)
General Regulations
Page 88 (05/08)
Delete previous revision and replace with “The use of any temporary or permanent shielding, including paint, that obstructs the driver's vision (i.e. blinders, staging aids) that is attached to the helmet, window, windshield is prohibited. Any other Permitted shielding must have a permanent attachment to the vehicle, such that it requires tools for removal. Tape, tie straps, binder clips, Velcro, glue, etc. are prohibited for use as an attachment purposes. Vehicle mounted shielding is allowed to pivot as long as it remains permanently attached. Maximum size of shield: 4-inches by 8-inches. Re: helmet shield, see General Regulations, 10:7 Helmet and goggles, page 97.”
General Regulations
Section 4
10:7 Helmets & Shields
Page 97 (5/08)
In third paragraph: “Structural modifications to helmet/shield are prohibited. Cutting of helmet or helmet shield prohibited. Helmet must remain as manufactured, except for paint scheme/graphics and permitted non-structural driver modifications to helmet shield as set forth below. Taping or similar modifications to the helmet shield made by the driver that reduce the driver's field of vision, and are deemed safe by the driver in the driver's judgment, is allowed at this time so long as the driver demonstrates to the technical inspectors that the purpose of the modification is to reduce distraction in the driver's field of vision. By using such a modification to the helmet shield, the driver acknowledges and agrees that the driver deems such modification safe in the driver's judgment consistent with the driver's obligations in Section 1, Participant Agreements and Administrative and Procedural Rules, set forth above. In no way can the modification impair or interfere with the safe operation of the driver's vehicle.”
Reducing peripheral vision of helmet in any way prohibited. Shield, if used must remain as manufactured, may be clear or tinted. Cutting of shield, or reducing its transparency, prohibited. Tape, tinting film, paint, decals, ECT. prohibited except for a horizontal band at top of shield, 1-inch tall maximum.
2008 Rule Revisions (Updated 5/14/08)
General Regulations
Page 88 (05/08)
Delete previous revision and replace with “The use of any temporary or permanent shielding, including paint, that obstructs the driver's vision (i.e. blinders, staging aids) that is attached to the helmet, window, windshield is prohibited. Any other Permitted shielding must have a permanent attachment to the vehicle, such that it requires tools for removal. Tape, tie straps, binder clips, Velcro, glue, etc. are prohibited for use as an attachment purposes. Vehicle mounted shielding is allowed to pivot as long as it remains permanently attached. Maximum size of shield: 4-inches by 8-inches. Re: helmet shield, see General Regulations, 10:7 Helmet and goggles, page 97.”
General Regulations
Section 4
10:7 Helmets & Shields
Page 97 (5/08)
In third paragraph: “Structural modifications to helmet/shield are prohibited. Cutting of helmet or helmet shield prohibited. Helmet must remain as manufactured, except for paint scheme/graphics and permitted non-structural driver modifications to helmet shield as set forth below. Taping or similar modifications to the helmet shield made by the driver that reduce the driver's field of vision, and are deemed safe by the driver in the driver's judgment, is allowed at this time so long as the driver demonstrates to the technical inspectors that the purpose of the modification is to reduce distraction in the driver's field of vision. By using such a modification to the helmet shield, the driver acknowledges and agrees that the driver deems such modification safe in the driver's judgment consistent with the driver's obligations in Section 1, Participant Agreements and Administrative and Procedural Rules, set forth above. In no way can the modification impair or interfere with the safe operation of the driver's vehicle.”
Reducing peripheral vision of helmet in any way prohibited. Shield, if used must remain as manufactured, may be clear or tinted. Cutting of shield, or reducing its transparency, prohibited. Tape, tinting film, paint, decals, ECT. prohibited except for a horizontal band at top of shield, 1-inch tall maximum.