V-10 nationals Florida Update (Safety rules as well)

I did not think that the NHRA requires racing shoes and gloves for 9 second cars. Only Jacket, neck restraint and pants...all of which must be SFI approved with appropriate sewn on markings.

I don't plan on buying shoes and gloves, but will have the rest of the required 9 second "uniform".

Please feel free to call me, David, if you need any help with tech, rules, or anything at all.

Thanks again for all your hard work!!!

Tom


JUST CHECKED THE LATEST RULES FROM THE NHRA 2004 RULE BOOK...........I quote
" drivers in 9.99 to 7.50 e.t. of front engine, open bodied cars (or closed bodied cars without the OEM or steel firewall) with nitrous oxide, supercharger, turbocharger or any car with an automatic transmission in the driver compartment (not protected by a floor) must wear Jacket, Pants meeting SFI spec 3.2A/15 gloves and shoes or boots meeting SFI spec 3.3/5 mandantory"

What that means is if you are driving a car with exposed powertrain or without a firewall, you are required to wear the shoes and gloves. The nitrous and supercharger mean nothing without having the vehicle meet the firewall, frame and flooring requirements.

For typical full bodied cars like the Viper (assuming we all have factory floor and firewall), we are only required to wear SFI spec 3.2A/5 Pants/Jacket and neck collar.

Have a great evening.

Tom

Here is some more imformation:

Feb 7th Gates Open 9:30 A.M.-3:00 PM Street Tire Shoot-out cost is $10.00 to watch and an additional $ 10.00 to race.

Feb 8th Gates Open 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 PM V-10 Nationals Main Event $ 10.00 to watch to the racing.
It will be an additional $35.00 to race($45.00 total)

R/T 10 MUST have a top on to race.

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Race Fuel is available at the track

110 Octane LEADED racing fuel
112 Octane LEADED racing fuel
100 Octane Unleaded racing fuel
Alcohol - no additives

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· Compressed air is available on site next to fuel pumps.

· Water is available on site on the East side of Facility.

· Concessions open during all events serving hot food and cold drinks.

· Clean Restrooms are located on site.

· Track PA is broadcast on site over FM 95.3.


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Cudaman :flag:

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This is a a map with scale in upper left corner, to show you how close the Hampton Inn(Hotel) and Drag strip are to each other.

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This map shows the relationship between beaches and hotel and drag strip.


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This map shows relationship between Disney World , Tampa and drag strip

Cudaman :flag:


Special thanks to my son Justin (13 years old), who made me a web site so I can post images without putting them into the image galleries.

I went to the Hampton Inn www.HamptonInnbradenton.com today and meet with the hotel manager. It is a 15 minute ride to Bradenton motorsports Dragstrip www.bradentonmotorsports.com This hotel is aprox 2-3 years old and has 116 rooms(4 are Jazacui Suites).

They have high speed internet acess at no additional charge... to keep everyone updated with that day's results. Complementary deluxe breakfast bar is included at no additional cost.

Room service is provided by Ruby's Tuesday www.rubytuesday.com(next door), they will also do food services delivered to the heated pool. Next door is a Outlet mall for any of the wives that need to catch up on the shopping. The state of the art exercise facility is inside the ice skating rink(J.P.Igloo)which is also next door. Within J.P.Igloo www.jpigloo.com is a sports bar/restaurant Beef O' Brady's. www.beefobradys.com

Within a 20 minute drive is 30 golf courses and 30-45 minute drive the Bradenton/Sarasota Gulf beaches for scuba diving, deep sea fishing, jet skiing, para-sailing.

We are are in negations to get a special group rate prices will hopefully be posted tomorrow. I would not delay in making reservations because this is the height of our tourist season and things book up fast. THIS THE NICEST HOTEL and CLOSTEST TO THE TRACK. When making the reservations ask for the "Viper V-10 Nationals Rate".

Hampton Inn is located at I-75 and US 301, this is 1 exit north of SR 64 (Bradenton motorsports drag strip exit)

The rates are:

$79.10 for Double

$89.10 for King

(941)721-4000.....Ask for Viper V-10 National rate

There is 4 Jacuzi rooms.... they will go quickly.....

Cudaman :flag: