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Novi357 · January 16th, 2008, 10:24 PM

For 2008, the NHRA has put into place a rule that all vehicles that run faster than 9.99 must run an engine diaper.

My local track has posted that not only are they going to be enforcing this rule, but are going to be following a more strict interpretation at 10.99.

I don't see any feasible way to run an engine diaper on my street car. I'm thinking it will be an even bigger nightmare on a viper. I've heard conflicting information on whether most tracks are going to enforce this rule outside of certain events or certain classes.

I can see the rationale for the rule, but to me it is going to cause a serious problem for the fast street car.

Oh well, I can always run 11.0 at 35 mph

January 16th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#1
Novi357 Enthusiast Novi357 is offline Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	Is this new NHRA rule going to be an issue for fast street cars? For 2008, the NHRA has put into place a rule that all vehicles that run faster than 9.99 must run an engine diaper. My local track has posted that not only are they going to be enforcing this rule, but are going to be following a more strict interpretation at 10.99. I don't see any feasible way to run an engine diaper on my street car. I'm thinking it will be an even bigger nightmare on a viper. I've heard conflicting information on whether most tracks are going to enforce this rule outside of certain events or certain classes. I can see the rationale for the rule, but to me it is going to cause a serious problem for the fast street car. Oh well, I can always run 11.0 at 35 mph __________________ 89 Coupe, Procharger F2 Blown and intercooled 427 stuffed under a stock hood. It only looks like a 13 second car! 9.16 @ 158 on 17 inch rims 2004 yamaha R1