EXTENDED TECHNICAL INSPECTION 2014 POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL

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1 EXTENDED TECHNICAL INSPECTION 2014 POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL

2 INTRODUCTION The NHRA Extended Technical Inspection (ETI) Policy and Procedure Manual is provided as a guide for the administration of the ETI program. ETI is an option to the current technical inspection procedures being used at both NHRA events and NHRA member tracks. ETI is designed specifically for those drivers who participate regularly in events with the same vehicle. The goal of this program is to provide a thorough technical inspection of racing vehicles and driver's gear on an annual or "as needed" basis. The NHRA ETI is designed as a vehicle/driver technical inspection procedure and is not designed to serve as a classification tool. ETI does identify various safety items as they may relate to certain vehicle performance and/or class levels/limits. NHRA ETI does not affect the requirement that a Release and Waiver form must be signed by any person entering a track's restricted area. NHRA ETI Committee Members: Jay Hullinger, Rich Schaefer, Rob Park Issues relating to the administration or application of the NHRA ETI should be directed to: Jay Hullinger Phone: (765) NHRA North Central Division Fax: (765) West State Road jhullinger@nhra.com Bunker Hill, IN NHRA ETI vehicle inspection stickers and/or inspection forms may be ordered from your NHRA Division office. See pages 4 and 5 of this manual for addresses and phone numbers.

3 VEHICLE / DRIVER ELIGIBILITY The NHRA ETI combines inspection of the vehicle and driver as a single unit. A) NHRA ETI is an option, not a requirement. The regular technical inspection process continues to be in place for any participant that does not have a valid NHRA ETI inspection record and sticker or who does not wish to participate in the ETI program. B) The driver, his/her apparel, and credentials are part of the many components of an NHRA ETI inspection. Therefore, any driver change requires a re-inspection of the driver and vehicle unit.. No updates or revisions to the competitor s hard copy of the ETI form are permitted. Any required equipment, credential, etc. change requires that a new ETI form be completed. C) All drivers who participate in NHRA ETI are required: (1) To hold a valid NHRA Competition Number and/or License, if applicable, for the category of competition (2) To have a current NHRA membership

4 There are three different categories of inspection: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League; EACH SERIES HAS IT'S OWN FORM AND THE FORMS FOR ONE SERIES MAY NOT BE USED FOR EITHER OF THE OTHER Each ETI category is further broken down into various levels of approved competition based upon elapsed time or miles-per-hour performance, safety requirements, or class restrictions. The proper category is to be noted on the NHRA ETI inspection form. NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street (NOTE: Does not include TS, TD, Competition Eliminator, TAD, or TAFC) SUPER STREET (SECTION 7) ET LIMIT: SUPER STREET MPH LIMIT: 135,150, 180 or NONE SUPER GAS (SECTION 8) ET LIMIT: SUPER GAS MPH LIMIT: 150, 180 or NONE SUPER COMP (SECTION 9) ET LIMIT: SUPER COMP MPH LIMIT: 150, 180 or NONE STOCK (SECTION 10) ET LIMIT: (CLASS LIMIT) SUPER STOCK (SECTION 11) MPH LIMIT: NONE ET LIMIT: (CLASS LIMIT) MPH LIMIT: NONE Note: When completing the ETI E.T. Limit for Lucas Oil categories the appropriate Eliminator/Class designation should be placed in the ET Limit space or boxes unless the car is ET. limited by roll bar, roll cage, etc. requirements.

5 NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES (ET brackets, Super Quick, Motorcycles, and Snowmobiles) (NOTE: Does not include Adv. ET or Adv. ET Motorcycles quicker than 7.50) SUPER PRO, PRO, SPORTSMAN (SECTION 4A) 1/4 Mile 1/8 Mile 1) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 135, 150, 180 or NONE 2) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 135, 150, 180 or NONE 3) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 135, 150, 180 or NONE 4) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 135, 150, 180 or NONE 5) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 135, 150, 180 or NONE 6) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 135, 150, 180 or NONE 7) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 135, 150, 180 or NONE 8) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 135, 150, 180 or NONE 9) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 135, 150, 180 or NONE MOTORCYCLES (SECTION 4C) 1/4 Mile 1/8 Mile 1) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 120 or NONE 2) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 120 or NONE 3) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 120 or NONE

6 SNOWMOBILES (SECTION 4E) 1/4 Mile 1/8 Mile 1) ET LIMIT: 10: MPH LIMIT: 120 or NONE 2) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 120 or NONE ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (SECTION 4F) 1/4 Mile 1/8 Mile 1) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 120 or NONE 2) ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 120 or NONE NHRA JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE 1) 8 & 9 Years Old ET LIMIT: MPH LIMIT: 85 2) 10 to 18 Years Old ET LIMIT: 8.90 MPH LIMIT: 85 3) 13 to 18 Years Old ET LIMIT: 7.90 MPH LIMIT: 85

7 RECORD KEEPING 1.) NHRA ETI registration consists of: A) A serialized NHRA ETI vehicle sticker. (Note the sticker is the same design for all three categories of inspection) B) A 3-part NHRA ETI inspection form: 1.) Original top copy (white) returned to the appropriate NHRA Division office: NHRA Northeast Division (1) Phone: (215) Easton Road Fax: (215) Warrington, PA NHRA Southeast Division (2) Phone: (352) North County Road 225 Fax: (352) Gainesville, FL NHRA North Central Division (3) Phone: (765) West State Road 218 Fax: (765) Bunker Hill, IN NHRA South Central Division (4) Phone: (469) Jupiter Road Suite 240 Fax: (469) Dallas, TX NHRA West Central Division (5) Phone: (816) Arrowhead Ave., Suite 103 Fax: (816) Independence, MO 64057

8 NHRA Northwest Division (6) Phone: (253) th Ave SW, Suite A-3 Fax: (253) Puyallup, WA NHRA Pacific Division (7) Phone: (626) Financial Way Fax: (626) Glendora, CA ) Second copy (canary) retained by NHRA member track or SFI Inspector. 3.) Third copy (index-type stock) referred to as the inspection record is retained by driver and presented for verification of NHRA ETI status. 2.) The NHRA ETI consists of an inspection of the vehicle and driver as a unit including: A.) Recording manufacturer name, serial number and/or expiration date of any applicable safety components; B.) the driver's NHRA competition number/license information, and C.) the driver's NHRA membership number and expiration. Recording manufacturer name, serial number and/or expiration date of any applicable safety components; The NHRA ETI inspection form follows the NHRA Rulebook General Regulations.

9 3.) All items are to be inspected and a mark or NA (not applicable) written on the inspection form in the appropriate area. All items must meet minimum requirements for the appropriate category. Examples: Items that may not be required on the vehicle, but have been properly installed should be indicated with a, even though the item is not required. For items that are not installed on the vehicle, but require certain knowledge by the driver (for example, item Jacks & Stands), the proper use of such items should be acknowledged by the driver and a inserted on the line. Items that are not permitted on vehicle, and in fact are not on the vehicle, should be marked with a to indicate that the vehicle or driver was inspected and the item did not appear. 4.) At the completion of an NHRA ETI inspection, a review of the dated items (highlighted on the form) is to be done. All NHRA ETI inspections will be valid 12 months from the last day of the inspection month or until the end of the month that any dated item expires; whichever is less. The expiration date is transferred to the top cover of the inspection sheet and is written on the front cover of the driver's inspection record. 5.) A serialized sticker is placed in a prominent place on the vehicle (lower left corner of windshield, or roll bar or roll cage) which could be visible to an inspector from the left or driver's side of the vehicle. The serial number will be recorded on the NHRA ETI inspection form and racer inspection record. The ETI vehicle sticker is only valid with the presentation by the driver of the current, unexpired, matching NHRA ETI inspection record.

10 6.) The SFI Inspector is to PRINT the ETI Serial Number, ETI Expiration, Driver name, ET Limit or Class Designation (for S/ST, S/G, S/C, Stock or Super Stock vehicles), MPH Limit, Vehicle Year, Vehicle Make/Model, SFI Inspector name, SFI Inspector Certification No., and Inspection Date on the left edge of the inspection form and PRINT the ETI Serial Number, ETI Expiration Date, Driver name, Vehicle Year, Vehicle Make/Model, ET Limit or Class Designation (for S/ST, S/G, S/C, Stock and Super Stock vehicles) and MPH Limit on the cover of the driver's inspection record copy. 7.) The driver must print and sign his/her name on the appropriate lines of each of the three (3) copies. 8.) The SFI Inspector must PRINT the Inspection Date, NHRA/SFI Inspector Certification No., NHRA/SFI Inspector Certification Expiration Date and SIGN his/her name in the appropriate area on each of the three copies below the Driver's signature. 9.) Once the NHRA ETI has been completed, a competitor simply presents the vehicle and inspection record to an NHRA or track official for verification of inspection status. The NHRA ETI serial number and expiration date is recorded on the standard tech card instead of completing the regular inspection section of the tech card. The driver and the official that has verified the ETI inspection form are to sign the tech/registration card in the appropriate areas. Either a valid NHRA ETI serial number and expiration date or a standard vehicle/driver inspection must be completed on every vehicle at each event.

11 10.) When the NHRA ETI expires, a complete re-inspection and new ETI inspection form must be completed. The ETI vehicle sticker does not need to be changed provided the sticker is legible and not damaged. Simply write the existing serial number on the new inspection form. All NHRA ETI inspections will be valid 12 months from the last day of the inspection month or until the end of the month that any dated item expires; whichever is less. NHRA membership can expire in the middle of the month so the expiration date should be listed as the last day of the previous month, unless it happens to expire on the last day of a month. 11) The NHRA ETI is not part of classification. Eliminator and/or class designation, inspection and registration procedures will still be necessary.

12 12.) The NHRA ETI is to be honored only within its specified series. NHRA ETI Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will be honored at any NHRA sanctioned event (national or divisional) or NHRA member track event where Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas or Super Street may be contested. NHRA ETI Summit Racing Series inspections are to be honored at any NHRA sanctioned event or NHRA member track event for ET bracket competition. The NHRA Jr. Drag Racing NHRA ETI is to be honored at any NHRA sanctioned or member track event. INSPECTOR REQUIREMENTS The NHRA ETI may only be completed by an authorized NHRA/SFI certified technical inspector meeting the following requirements: 1) Gold, Silver or Bronze NHRA/SFI Technical Inspector Certification required; 2) An NHRA ETI Inspector must complete an NHRA ETI orientation program to be conducted by a designated NHRA official; 3) SFI certified NHRA National event and Division Certification Team members are authorized to perform NHRA ETI for NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series, and NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League inspections; 4) SFI certified NHRA member track technical inspectors are authorized to perform NHRA ETI for NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League member track events. 5) All inspections must be performed only through NHRA sanctioned or member track events.

13 PROGRAM COSTS 1) The NHRA ETI will be provided as a complimentary service to NHRA members. No separate fee for an NHRA ETI inspection is to be charged. ENFORCEMENT / PENALTIES 1) The NHRA ETI inspection record and serialized vehicle inspection sticker may not be altered or written on, except as directed by an authorized official. Any replacement or alteration of any component with a specific SFI certification number, manufacturer or serial number, or a change in the driver of the vehicle must be reported, and requires that a new NHRA ETI inspection form or that a standard technical inspection be completed. The top copy (white) of the ETI inspection form will be considered the controlling record, in the event of a dispute between any information recorded on the ETI inspection forms. 2) Failure to comply with the guidelines of the NHRA Rulebook or NHRA Extended Technical Inspection procedure jeopardizes a driver's right to participate in any event. 3) Failure to properly perform an NHRA ETI inspection may jeopardize an inspector's certification.

14 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES and NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES ETI FORM EDITION ETI AGREEMENT In consideration for being allowed to participate in Extended Technical Inspection (ETI), I acknowledge consent and agree to the following: ASSUMPTION OF RISK Drag racing is a dangerous sport that can result in serious injury or death. Participation in all aspects of the sport is voluntary. The ultimate responsibility for participant and vehicle safety lies with the participant, vehicle owner, driver and crew members. The participant agrees that by entering an event, the participant has had the opportunity to inspect the event site and acknowledges that the event site is safe and suitable for racing. The participant also acknowledges that by participating in the event, the participant may suffer bodily injury or death or loss or damage to property. The participant further acknowledges that the participant has voluntarily assumed the risk of bodily injury or death or loss or damage to property and waives any claims for bodily injury or death or loss or damage to property against NHRA, its directors, officers, employees and agents, event officials, event sponsors, racetrack operators and other participants; discharges such persons and entities from responsibility for such losses; and covenants not to sue such persons and entities for bodily injury or death or loss or damage to property. COMPLIANCE WITH NHRA RULES AND REGULATIONS In consideration for having been provided an ETI and for being allowed to participate in events, I, the participant, understand that compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations and decisions is required. NHRA has the right to take action against any participant for failure to comply with any decision, rule, or regulation of NHRA, including but not limited to failure to comply with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the NHRA Rulebook. NHRA may in its

15 sole and absolute discretion take the action it deems appropriate in response to any such failure to comply. In addition to imposing any specific sanctions that may be identified herein, the action taken by NHRA may include permanent suspension from NHRA events and/or NHRA member track events; private admonishment; public admonishment; temporary suspension; probation; fines; loss of points won at various events; loss of prize money won at various events; disqualification from competition in an event or events; expulsion from an event; suspension from events; permanent exclusion from NHRA events and/or NHRA member track events; some combination of the foregoing; or such other actions as NHRA shall, from time to time, determine appropriate. TECHNICAL INSPECTION By conducting a technical inspection, NHRA and its member tracks make no representations, warranties, or assurances that a technical inspection, including the review of any written information, will do any or all of the following: 1) Detect every or any problem with a vehicle, or a driver s personal equipment or clothing; or 2) Detect every problem with rule compliance; or 3) Prevent injury, death or property damage. The participant agrees that participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of participant s vehicle, equipment and clothing and compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements, including but not limited to those contained in the Rulebook. The participant agrees that participant is in the best position to know about the construction and operation of participant s vehicle, equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations and agreements, including but not limited to those contained in the Rulebook.

16 FAILURE TO COMPLY My failure to comply with the guidelines of the NHRA Rulebook or NHRA Extended Technical Inspection procedure jeopardizes my right to participate in any event. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN BELOW. NO PROMISES OR REPRESENTATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO ME DIFFERENT FROM OR CONTRARY TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. Driver (Print) Driver's Signature Signature Owner (Print) Owner's Signature Signature Inspection Date Inspector's NHRA/SFI Cert. No. NHRA/SFI Technical Inspector Exp. Date (The above is printed on all copies of the NHRA ETI Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and NHRA Summit Racing Series edition inspection forms.)

17 NHRA Jr. DRAG RACING LEAGUE ETI FORM EDITION ETI AGREEMENT In consideration for being allowed to participate in Extended Technical Inspection, the driver and his/her parent/guardian agree to the following: ASSUMPTION OF RISK Drag racing is a dangerous sport that can result in serious injury or death. Participation in all aspects of the sport is voluntary. The ultimate responsibility for participant and vehicle safety lies with the participant, vehicle owner, driver and crew members. The participant agrees that by entering an event, the participant has had the opportunity to inspect the event site and acknowledges that the event site is safe and suitable for racing. The participant also acknowledges that by participating in the event, the participant may suffer bodily injury or death or loss or damage to property. The participant further acknowledges that the participant has voluntarily assumed the risk of bodily injury or death or loss or damage to property and waives any claims for bodily injury or death or loss or damage to property against NHRA, its directors, officers, employees and agents, event officials, event sponsors, racetrack operators and other participants; discharges such persons and entities from responsibility for such losses; and covenants not to sue such persons and entities for bodily injury or death or loss or damage to property.

18 COMPLIANCE WITH NHRA RULES AND REGULATIONS In consideration for having been provided an ETI and for being allowed to participate in events, I, the participant, understand that compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations and decisions is required. NHRA has the right to take action against any participant for failure to comply with any decision, rule, or regulation of NHRA, including but not limited to failure to comply with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the NHRA Rulebook. NHRA may in its sole and absolute discretion take the action it deems appropriate in response to any such failure to comply. In addition to imposing any specific sanctions that may be identified herein, the action taken by NHRA may include permanent suspension from NHRA events and/or NHRA member track events; private admonishment; public admonishment; temporary suspension; probation; fines; loss of points won at various events; loss of prize money won at various events; disqualification from competition in an event or events; expulsion from an event; suspension from events; permanent exclusion from NHRA events and/or NHRA member track events; some combination of the foregoing; or such other actions as NHRA shall, from time to time, determine appropriate. TECHNICAL INSPECTION By conducting a technical inspection, NHRA and its member tracks make no representations, warranties, or assurances that a technical inspection, including the review of any written information, will do any or all of the following: 1) Detect every or any problem with a vehicle, or a driver s personal equipment or clothing; or 2) Detect every problem with rule compliance; or 3) Prevent injury, death or property damage.

19 The participant agrees that participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of participant s vehicle, equipment and clothing and compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements, including but not limited to those contained in the Rulebook. The participant agrees that participant is in the best position to know about the construction and operation of participant s vehicle, equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations and agreements, including but not limited to those contained in the Rulebook. FAILURE TO COMPLY Our failure to comply with the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook or NHRA ETI procedure jeopardizes our right to participate in any event. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN BELOW. NO PROMISES OR REPRESENTATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO ME DIFFERENT FROM OR CONTRARY TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. Driver (Print) Driver's signature Parent/Guardian (Print) Parent/Guardian signature Inspection Date NHRA/SFI Technical Inspector (signature) Inspector SFI No. Exp. Date (The above is printed on all copies of the NHRA ETI NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League edition inspection forms.)

20 EXTENDED TECHNICAL INSPECTION; Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is Extended Technical Inspection? Extended Technical Inspection, or ETI, is a program being offered by NHRA that provides an inspection of the driver and the vehicle on an annualized or as needed" basis, instead of requiring a traditional tech inspection for each event. 2. How does it work? A racer who opts for ETI will have his/her vehicle undergo a thorough technical inspection. All relevant SFI expiration dates, chassis numbers, etc. are recorded on a three-part inspection form. Once passed, a serialized sticker is affixed on the race vehicle. The same serial number is transferred to the inspection form. The last copy of the form is on card stock paper, and is tri-folded to form the ETI inspection record. This record stays with the competitor. Copies will be kept by the NHRA and the local track. 3. What happens at subsequent events? At subsequent events, an ETI participant pulls into the ETI" tech lane. The official verifies a match of the vehicle sticker and inspection record serial numbers, ensures that the inspection record is not expired and copies the ETI serial number and expiration date on to the tech card. Both the driver and inspector sign the tech card and the inspection is completed.

21 4. How long does an ETI last? All NHRA ETI inspections will be valid 12 months from the last day of the inspection month or until the end of the month that any dated item expires (except required license or membership); whichever comes first. If a required license/membership is the controlling item then the ETI will expire on the date of the license/membership expiration. If the ETI is accomplished on March and no item of the inspection expires prior to March then the ETI expires on March ; otherwise it expires on the expiration date of the item that expires prior to March An ETI may not be updated or extended when an item is re-certified, replaced, renewed, etc.; the ETI must be renewed. To renew, an entire ETI inspection is completed again, and a new inspection record issued. The existing serialized ETI sticker may be reused with the new inspection record. 5. What if I forget my inspection record? You must report to regular tech inspection and go through the normal process. No exceptions! 6. How do I know my competitors are not making changes after ETI? ETI does not affect NHRA's or the local track's right to inspect any vehicle, nor does it affect the racer's responsibility to ensure that his/her vehicle is in compliance with the rules at all times. Technical inspectors will still have the option to inspect any part of any vehicle at any time. If a violation is discovered in the staging lanes, at the top end, on the scales, during teardown, etc., the competitor is still subject to all applicable penalties including disqualification and revocation of ETI privileges.

22 7. How much does this cost? This program is offered free of charge to NHRA members. 8. When can I get my ETI done? ETI inspections for NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will be made available at NHRA national and divisional events, most likely after normal tech or registration hours, much like the renewal of chassis inspections. ETI inspections for NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League will be available through member tracks with approved NHRA/SFI technical inspectors. Check with your NHRA member track for details. 8. My buddy and I alternate weekends driving our racecar; can we share an ETI inspection record? No, the ETI inspection is done as a vehicle/driver unit. Not a problem though, each driver would simply be required to have his own ETI vehicle serialized sticker and inspection record. 10. I run both Super Comp at divisional events and Super Pro at my local track; what do I need? An inspection and ETI inspection form will need to be completed for each series, but the same serialized sticker should be used. You'll need to present the appropriate inspection record for whatever eliminator you will be racing in.

23 NHRA SFI TECHNICAL INSPECTOR QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2014 NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES ETI PROGRAM MUST BE COMPLETED BY AN NHRA SFI CERTIFIED TECHNICAL INSPECTOR. ALL LINES OR BOXES MUST BE FILLED OUT, CHECKED, OR MARKED AS NA (not applicable). SECTION SFI INSPECTOR NOTES 1 ENGINE Cooling system See 2014 NHRA Rulebook for installation location for the type vehicle used. Engine Engine must be mounted to frame by a minimum of two 3/8- inch diameter Grade 5 bolts. All classes, (6.99) seconds and quicker need to have a SFI 18.1 harmonic balancer. Exhaust All vehicles must be equipped to direct exhaust away from body, fuel tank, and driver. Flash Shield Must cover the top, back, and sides to prevent fuel from being siphoned into airstream. Fuel System Fuel lines must be outside driver's compartment, fuel distribution block must be 6-inches forward of flywheel area. Fuel tank must have positive-locking screw on fuel cap. ENGINE

24 Fuel Racing Gasoline Check if gasoline is used as fuel, if methanol is used as fuel mark NA (not applicable). Methanol Check if methanol is used as fuel, if gasoline is used as fuel mark NA (not applicable). Nitrous oxide Nitrous system and thermostatically controlled blankettype heater must be commercially available. Nitrous bottle must be DOT 1800 pound rating. Liquid overflow Oil system Supercharger Supercharger Restraint Must have liquid catch can 1-pint minimum. Oil pressure gauge and line permitted in driver's compartment if metal or steel braided line. If supercharger meeting category Specifications is used, mark with a check. If no supercharger is used, mark NA (not applicable). When roots-style supercharger is used it must have a SFI 14.1 restraint if alcohol is used as fuel. SFI 14.1 restraint must be updated every two-years. If no restraint required, mark NA. NOTE: List restraint expiration date on inspection form when used.

25 Throttle Must have throttle incorporating a positive-acting return spring attached to the throttle arm. If altered linkage is used, must also have a toe hook to pull throttle closed. Vent, breathers Breathers permitted, must be installed as per NHRA 2014 Rulebook. If no breathers mark NA. 2 DRIVETRAIN Anti-blowback If anti-blowback device is used mark with a check, if none used mark as NA. Axle-retention (6.99) or quicker must be equipped with rear axle-retention device. Clutch Driveline If stick shift check clutch If SFI Spec 1.1 write in manufacture name, no expiration date needed, mark expiration date as NA. If SFI Spec 1.2 (2-disc max.), 1.3, 1.4 or 1.5 write manufactures name and serial # with expiration date. If automatic transmission equipped, mark clutch as NA (8.82) and quicker require driveshaft loop and utilizing slicks, (7.34) or slower equipped with street tires.

26 Flywheel Flywheel Shield Rear End Transmission (type) Transmission If stick shift check flywheel If SFI Spec 1.1 write in manufacture name, no expiration date needed, mark expiration date as NA. If SFI Spec 1.2 (2-disc max.), 1.3, 1.4 or 1.5 write manufactures name and serial # with expiration date. If automatic transmission equipped mark clutch as NA. SFI Spec 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 or 9.1 flywheel shield mandatory if running (7.34) or quicker. Write in manufactures name and serial # and expiration date. Aftermarket axles required if running quicker than (6.99) or running spool. Mark a check if it has a transmission. Type would be stick or automatic. Mark NA if not applicable. SFI Spec 4.1 transmission shield needs manufacture name, serial #, and (Transmission Shield) Expiration date if running quicker than (6.99). Transmission, Automatic (Flexplate/Flexplate Shield) If 9.99 (6.39) or quicker with automatic transmission, flexplate SFI Spec 29.1 and flexplate shield SFI Spec 30.1 need manufacture name, serial #, and expiration dates. If manual transmission, mark NA.

27 Brakes 4-wheel hydraulic brakes mandatory on full-bodied cars running 7.99 (4.99) or quicker. Shocks 3 BRAKES & SUSPENSION Check if shock absorbers are installed correctly, mark NA if not required. Steering If steering is in good working order mark with a check. Suspension Traction Bar Rod Ends If suspension is in good working order mark with a check. Wheelie Bars All wheels must be non-metallic. Alignment Ballast If rod ends are used on the front of ladder-type traction bars they must be ¾-inch steel, a rod end strap to secure rod end failure mandatory. 4 FRAME If vehicle has positive front-end alignment by visual inspection, mark with a check. If ballast is mounted correctly mark with a check. Deflector Plate If deflector plate is installed on rear-engine dragster correctly mark with a check, or NA.

28 Frame Ground Clearance Mounting Hardware Parachute Pinion Support If running quicker than 9.99 (6.39) or over 135 MPH list SFI Chassis Spec, serial #, and expiration date of roll cage, sportsman tag is good for 3 years from punched-out date. If running to (6.40 to 6.99) full roll cage mandatory if floor or firewall is altered from original. If unaltered floor and firewall running to (6.40 to 6.99) roll bar permitted. Roll bar mandatory on cars running to (7.00 to 7.35), convertibles running to (7.00 to 8.25), and dune-buggy-type vehicle running (7.50) and slower. Permitted in all cars. If none needed mark NA. Minimum ground clearance is 3-inches from front of car to 12-inches behind front wheel. Hose clamps and tie wraps may be used for hoses and wires, all other components need to be properly welded, bolted, aircraft clamped, etc. Mark with a check if correct. Mandatory if car is running quicker than 150 mph, check if properly installed, or NA. All cars with open driveline must have a pinion support.

29 Roll Bar If unaltered floor and firewall running to (6.40 to 6.99) roll bar in place of roll cage permitted. Roll bar mandatory on cars running to (7.00 to 7.35), convertibles running to (7.00 to 8.25), and dune-buggy-type vehicle running (7.50) and slower. Permitted in all cars. If none needed mark NA. Roll Cage Wheelbase Mandatory in cars running (6.99) or quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph. If unaltered floor and firewall running to (6.40 to 6.99) roll bar permitted. Cars running between 7.50 (4.50) and 9.99 (6.39) must have chassis inspected every three years by NHRA and have a serialized sticker affixed to cage. Complete wheelbase in inches and check if wheelbase variation is correct. 5 TIRES & WHEELS Tires Wheels Visually check tires for condition, minimum tread depth, etc. Metal, screw-in valve stems mandatory in tubeless tires, front and rear, on cars running (7.49) or quicker. Hub caps removed, check for loose lugs, proper stud length.

30 Driver Compartment All holes must be sealed in firewall, floor, and trunk/backseat area, if correct mark with a check. Upholstery If properly mounted and braced seat mark with a check. Window Net If a mesh-type window net is used the manufactures name, serial #, and expiration date must be checked and completed. If ribbon-type is used mark a check if installed correctly. If not required mark NA. Airfoils, Wings Competition Numbers Fenders Floors 6 INTERIOR 7 BODY If not applicable mark NA. If applicable make sure airfoil, wing is mounted correctly. Number on vehicle needs to be 6-inchs high and 1/2 inch wide with a contrasting background and be visible from the tower. Mark with a check if fenders have proper ground clearance. If no fenders mark NA. If vehicle has correct floor or floor pan mark with a check.

31 Hood Scoop Mark NA if no scoop on vehicle. May not extend more than 11- inches maximum above height of original hood surface on fullbodied cars; 11-inch maximum above height of carburetor on open bodied, front-engine cars. One inlet opening only in Super Stock. All other classes, multiple scoop openings permitted. Windscreen Mark NA if no windscreen is required. Required on open-bodied cars, mark with check if meets minimum requirement. Windshield Batteries Mark a check if windshield is not cracked and complies with the NHRA Rulebook. Mark a check if batteries are mounted correctly. Delay Boxes If installed correctly mark with a check, if not applicable mark NA. Ignition 8 ELECTRICAL/CONTROL If ignition is correct mark with a check. Stutter boxes prohibited. Master Cutoff Mandatory if running 9.99 (6.39) or 135 MPH or battery is moved to the trunk, or mark NA.

32 Starter Tail Lights Switches All cars must be self-starting. Mark with a check if functions correctly. Must have one working tail light for night operation. Mark a check if all switches and buttons are mechanical connection type. Computer: Mark NA if not applicable. Computers other than OEM are prohibited. Data Recorder Permitted in Super Pro only otherwise Prohibited, check if installed otherwise mark as NA. Fire Extinguisher Jacks & Stands Lifting Devices 9 SUPPORT GROUP Permitted. Must be securely mounted. Mark a check if correct, mark NA if not applicable. Mark a check if driver knows to use jack stands if working under vehicle on a jack. Prohibited when vehicle is on racing surface. Mark NA if not applicable.

33 Pressurized Bottles All pressurized bottles must be stamped DOT 1800 pound minimum spec. All bottles Must be securely mounted. Mark NA if not applicable. Telemetry Prohibited, mark as NA. Two-way Radio Two-way radios for the purpose of voice communication between driver and crew permitted. When radio is mounted in driver's compartment, must be secured in holder by some type of strap or device. Apparel 10 DRIVER Mark a check if crew is fully attired and driver has long pants, shoes, no tank tops when driving. (See also Protective Clothing). Appearance Mark a check if vehicle is presentable. Arm Restraints Mark NA if not applicable. Mandatory in open-bodied cars running quicker than (7.49). Write in manufacture name and serial #.

34 Credentials Mandatory, take NHRA license card and classes and number and expiration date. Verify correct license code for vehicle/class. NHRA Membership Mandatory, take NHRA membership card and write membership number and expiration date. Driver Restraint SFI Spec driver restraint system required if vehicle runs (7.34) or quicker or Convertibles running (8.25) or quicker and dune buggies (7.50) or slower. Crotch strap required and must be updated every two years from date. Manufactures name, serial #, and expiration date needs to be entered. Head Protector Required in any car where roll bar or roll cage is installed and driver can come in contact with metal bars. Mark a check if adequate padding and/or headrest will keep driver from whiplash. Helmet: See NHRA Rulebook for proper SFI or Snell ratings for helmet if running (8.82) and quicker and dune buggies running (8.83) and slower. Write in manufactures name, serial # and Snell/SFI Spec. #. Neck Collar Mandatory in all cars running 9.99 (6.39) or quicker or exceeding 135 MPH. If not applicable write NA.

35 Protective Clothing If not applicable mark NA. Write in manufacture name, and SFI Spec. number where applicable for head sock, jacket, pants, gloves, and boots/shoes to (6.40 to 7.34) jacket meeting SFI Spec. 3.2A/1 mandatory to 9.99 (4.50) to 6.39) or exceeding 135 MPH jacket and pants meeting SFI Spec. 3.2A/5 and gloves meeting SFI Spec. 3.3/1 mandatory. All open-bodied vehicles running quicker than needs gloves meeting SFI Spec. 3.3/1 and arm restraints. Dune buggies running 12.00/7.50 or slower need jacket meeting SFI Spec. 3.2A/1, gloves SFI Spec. 3.3/1 and arm restraints to 9.99 (4.50 to 6.39) front engine, open bodied car or closed bodied without OEM or steel firewall with nitrous oxide, supercharger or turbocharger needs jacket and pants meeting SFI Spec. 3.2A/15, gloves, and boots meeting SFI Spec. 3.3/15 mandatory. See specific class requirements. Seat Belts Advertising Mandatory, mark with a check. GENERAL Participants and vehicles may be excluded from competition and from event facilities if, in NHRA's discretion, any advertising or other material displayed on a person, race or support vehicle, or in a in a pit area or otherwise is not in the best interests of NHRA and the sport of drag racing. Review vehicle to make sure no decal or writing meets this requirement. If all decals fit the rule mark with a check.

36 This Quick Reference Guide has been prepared for your convenience. You should consult the most current version of the NHRA Rulebook and recent rule revisions if there are any questions about the vehicle/driver requirements and specifications in the Guide. Technical Inspection Completion After an SFI inspector has completed the technical inspection of all items on the ETI form proceed as follows: Apply serialized ETI sticker to vehicle, lower left corner of windshield or windscreen or roll cage/bar, which will be easily viewed from left side of car for future verification by inspectors. Note: it should not be placed on hood scoops or body panels that could be transferred to other vehicles. Complete the information along the left side of the ETI inspection form as follows: PRINT ONLY ETI Serial Number. This is number on ETI vehicle inspection sticker. ETI Expiration. All NHRA ETI inspections will be valid 12 months from the last day of the inspection month or until the end of the month that any dated item expires, whichever is less. This date is determined by looking for the earliest expiration date that has been written in any of the ETI sections and the date of the inspection. NHRA membership can expire in the middle of the month so the expiration date should be listed as the last day of the previous month, unless it happens to expire on the last day of a month.

37 Driver name. Clearly spell the driver's name. ET Limit. This is the quickest ET. that the driver/vehicle is permitted to run based on the driver's apparel or license, or vehicle equipment at the time of the inspection. BOTH 1/4- AND 1/8-MILE LIMITS ARE TO BE LISTED 1/4 MILE 1/8 MILE 1/4 MILE 1/8 MILE Any restriction to 1/8-mile only competition should be noted. MPH Limit. This is the fastest miles-per-hour that the driver/vehicle is permitted to run based on the driver's apparel or license, or vehicle equipment at the time of the inspection. THE MPH LIMIT IS THE SAME FOR BOTH 1/4- AND 1/8-MILE ET CARS 135 or 150 or 180 or NONE MOTORCYCLES or SNOWMOBILES 120 or NONE Vehicle Year. Verify that the correct year of the is entered and use all four digits (i.e. 1995).

38 Vehicle Make/Model. Specify the manufacturer of the vehicle (i.e. Chevy, Spitzer, Undercover) and what type of model vehicle (Camaro, altered, rear-engine dragster). SFI Inspector. Print your name. SFI No. This is your SFI certified inspector number that can be found on your SFI Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Jr. Drag Racing certification card. Inspection Date. This is the date when the ETI inspection was completed. Turn the form over and complete the cover page of the driver's inspection record of the ETI. NOTE: SEPARATE ALL COPIES OR FOLD BACK COPIES OR INSERT CARD STOCK TO PREVENT COPYING THROUGH ON WHITE AND YELLOW FORMS WHEN COMPLETING NEXT SECTIONS/ITEMS ON REVERSE SIDE OF ETI INSPECTION FORM. The SFI Inspector is to complete the information on the cover page (NHRA ETI logo) of the driver's copy of the ETI inspection record, as noted above. The Driver should read the ETI AGREEMENT, then PRINT and SIGN each of the three-inspection form copies. The Inspector must not suggest to the driver that the ETI AGREEMENT is unimportant or has a meaning different from what is written. The inspector shall compete and sign each of the three-inspection form copies as follows:

39 Inspection Date. This is the date when ETI inspection was completed. NHRA Cert. No. This is the Technical Inspectors SFI Certification number. Exp. Date. This is the Technical Inspectors SFI Certification expiration date. NHRA/SFI Technical Inspector. Inspectors signature. COPY DISTRIBUTION 1. White copy to be sent to NHRA Division office. 2. Canary copy to be kept on file by NHRA Member Track. It is recommended that track's keep all copies of ETI inspection forms in alphabetical order by driver's last name. An inventory control sheet to track vehicle stickers and inspections are to be kept by the track. 3. Hard copy to be tri-folded with NHRA ETI logo as the cover page and blank page exposed on reverse side. Driver is to keep this ETI Inspection record which must be presented for any applicable future event inspections. The ETI is then complete. An express check-in process should be established to provide an efficient and convenient process for racers once they have obtained their ETI inspection.

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