What age can you drag race?
Anyone from the ages of 5 through 17 years old may compete as a driver, but you must become a Participant member of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League and get permission from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) before you can race.
How fast can you go on a drag strip before you need a roll cage?
Roll Bars are mandatory in all cars running 11.49 or quicker, or per class requirements. Roll cages are mandatory on all vehicles at 9.99 and quicker or any vehicle running 135 mph or faster (regardless of e.t.), or per class requirements. This style of cage is good till 8.50 1/4-mile times and 179 mph.
What streaming service has NHRA drag racing?
HOW TO WATCH NHRA DRAG RACING ON SLING. Get 66 channels including FOX Sports 2. Stream on your favorite devices.
How do I join the NHRA?
For a non-driving membership application, call NHRA Membership Services at (626) 914-4761. Members who drive Jr. Dragsters are called participants. Participants pay just $34 per year.
How much does it cost to start drag racing?
At the gate, you’ll pay the entry fee, which can vary, but should be around $20-30 for a typical test and tune night. You’ll receive a tech card that you are required to fill out (so having a pen is a good idea).
Do you need a helmet to go on drag strip?
Helmets are mandatory for the participant and the licensed supervising adult. Helmet can be either an open-face or a full-face helmet meeting Snell: M2010, M2015, M2020, SA2010, SA2015, SA2020, SFI: 31.1/2010, 31.1/2015, 31.1/2020, 41.1/2010, 41.1/2015, 41.1/2020, FIA 8860-2010, 8860-2015, 8860- 2018 certification.
What is the difference between the NHRA membership levels?
The Gold tier ($78) includes everything in the Silver package, and will also include an exclusive NHRA Member shirt, not sold in stores or at the track, and a lanyard for fans to wear the membership proudly. Finally, the Platinum tier ($156) gives fans the all-inclusive, ultimate membership.
What does NHRA stand for in auto racing?
National Hot Rod Association ®. The National Hot Rod Association, the largest auto racing organization in the world, has come a long way since Wally Parks founded it in 1951. Though it has grown into a global sports-entertainment business, NHRA has not lost sight of Parks’ original goal: to provide competitors a place to race.
What does the NHRA Platinum membership cover?
Finally, the Platinum tier ($156) gives fans the all-inclusive, ultimate membership. Not only will you receive the benefits of Silver and Gold, but the membership includes a year’s subscription of the recently announced NHRA.tv, giving you live coverage of all 24 national events and access to a catalog of exclusive drag racing content on demand.
How much money do NHRA drag racers make?
Today’s racers in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series compete for trophies and bragging rights as well as a share of more than $3 million in prize money.