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Speedworld Junior Dragster 2012 News
The 2012 Team Speedworld Team Junior Dragster schedule is TENTATIVELY posted at the bottom of the front page of the website. There are still several things yet to be worked out, including the matter of all of the JD Divisionals (as of 1/11/12). We'll try and get this resolved as quickly as possible.
Jr Dragster RULES
This includes the requirement for a full chain guard.
ALL cars must be equipped with a guard to cover the width and at least the top run to the forward and trailing centerline of the sprockets on any chains. Chain guards must be minimum .060" steel or .090" aluminum. Chain guard must be within 4" of the chain at all points. Must be securely mounted (no tie wraps). Plastic and carbon fiber chain guard prohibited."
The finishing touches are being put on the 2012 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook and it will soon be available for download on jrdragster.nhra.com, and in conjunction with its release, the NHRA Technical Department outlined amendments to rules for the 2012 edition. Rules amendments from 2011 to 2012 are minimal and include the areas of Jr. Dragster ballast and gauges and Jr. Comp drivetrain and ignition. The complete list of amendments is below.
Note: Page numbers listed here refer to pages in the 2011 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook and may differ from the 2012 edition.
Additions are blue underline
Deletions are red strikethrough
JR. DRAGSTER
Page 39
FRAME: 4
BALLAST
Maximum amount of removal ballast is 25 pounds; maximum amount of total ballast (removable plus permanent ballast) is 100 pounds. Removable ballast must be secured to frame with minimum one 3/8-inch-diameter bolt per 5-pound weight, or two 3/8-inch-diameter bolts for weights of 10 to 25 pounds; hose clamps, wire, strapping, tape, tie wraps, etc. prohibited. If additional ballast is needed, it must be permanently attached to frame, bolted with minimum one 3/8-inch-diameter bolt per 5-pound weight, or two 3/8-inch-diameter bolts for weights of 10 to 25 pounds with nuts welded to bolts. Ballast must be in the form of metal plates, bars, straps, etc., attached as described above. A steel pipe filled with shot may be substituted; must have screw-on, sealed cap(s). Ballast prohibited in cockpit. No part of ballast may be installed higher than top of rear tires. Discovery of loose or disguised ballast will result in disqualification from the event, regardless of whether infraction occurs during qualifying or eliminations. No ballast may be added, removed, or relocated after the engine has been started. Additional penalties may be imposed in the sole and absolute discretion of NHRA.
Page 43
SUPPORT GROUP: 9
GAUGES
Tachometer, engine-temperature, and cylinder-head-temperature gauges permitted. All other gauges and indicators prohibited. Playback-type gauge(s) permitted. Download capabilities (other than stand-alone tachometers) classify unit as a data recorder, and it must be located outside driver compartment (see also Data Recorders, above). Analog or digital display permitted. Gauges (display) may not be mounted on steering wheel. Speedometer and/or rpm/shift light of any description prohibited.
Page 46
DRIVER: 10
HELMET
A full-face helmet meeting Snell 2000, 2005, 2010 or SFI 24.1, 24.1/2005, 31.1, 31.2A, 31.1/2005, 41.1, 41.2, 41.2A, or 41.1/2005 helmet and shield mandatory.
SFI Spec 31.2A = Snell SA, full-face helmet
SFI Spec 41.2A = Snell M, full-face helmet
| NHRA Helmet Expiration Dates | |||
| Label | Expires | Label | Expires |
| Snell 90 | Expired | SFI 41.2 | Expired |
| Snell 95 | Expired | SFI 31.1A | 1/1/2014 |
| Snell K98 | Expired | SFI 31.2A | 1/1/2014 |
| Snell 2000 | SFI 41.1A | 1/1/2014 | |
| Snell 2005 | 1/1/2017 | SFI 41.2A | 1/1/2014 |
| Snell 2010 | 1/1/2022 | SFI 31.1/2005 | 1/1/2017 |
| SFI 31.1 | Expired | SFI 41.1/2005 | 1/1/2017 |
| SFI 31.2 | Expired | SFI 24.1 | 1/1/2015 |
| SFI 41.1 | Expired | SFI 24.1/2005 | 1/1/2017 |
JR. COMP
Page 50
DRIVETRAIN: 2
CLUTCH
Centrifugal, slider, or conventional motorcycle clutch permitted. If noncentrifugal clutch is used, clutch handle may be mounted on steering wheel or may be operated through use of a clutch pedal. If clutch pedal is used, hand brake mandatory. Electronics, electric solenoids, pneumatics, hydraulics, or any other device may in no way affect the clutch operation.
Page 50
DRIVETRAIN: 2
TRANSMISSION
Permitted. Transmission may be shifted with a preset time OR rpm-activated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic device only. Rpm-based automatic shifters may not have a time delay incorporated into the device. Torque converter belt assembly units permitted in lieu of transmission. The shift timer start switch may be activated by the throttle pedal, clutch pedal, or throttle shaft: the shift timer switch may not control or be wired into any other component on the race car.
Page 51
ELECTRICAL: 8
IGNITION
Timed ignition-interruption devices (stutter boxes) prohibited. Two-step devices legal unto themselves, but altered or installed so as to function as a downtrack rpm controller, prohibited. Two-step must be activated by release of the clutch pedal/handle, brake pedal/handle or brake pressure switch. The two-step Brake pressure switch may only be used for activation of the two-step. The two-step switch may not control or be wired into any other component on the car. The use of any multipoint rev limiter and/or rate of rpm acceleration limiter of any description (whether stand-alone or a collection/combination of components) is prohibited. Ignition system may not be connected to the brake system, throttle control, or transmission shifter/position system. All wiring associated with the ignition system must be fully visible, labeled, and traceable.