i never saw a wheely bar that was just too long

lol They have their Views on the subject....I though I'd Post these so those that were interested could take a look at them.

wow brakes all around.. well i guess i cant run one of mine at a ihra event..

and 6.4 or faster requires a license too that will make alot of people have to go get those too..

Yep, we're not run either, don't have front brake's and run quicker than 6.40.

IHRA Rule Book — 2009 IHRA Rulebook

ATV

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS BRAKES: Front and rear Mandatory.

CHAIN GUARD: Mandatory.

CLUTCH COVER: Mandatory.

IGNITION: Functional “kill” switch Mandatory.

THROTTLE: All throttles must incorporate a “snap back” response action.

TIRES: All vehicles must utilize “smooth” roadway type tires. Dirt type prohibited. In addition to the above, all vehicles must have a properly secured seat, foot pegs and handle grips.

RIDER REQUIREMENTS HELMET: SN-90 or newer mandatory.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Leather or Kevlar jacket mandatory. Leather or denim pants mandatory. Leather gloves and above the ankle boots mandatory.

LICENSE: Valid State drivers license mandatory. IHRA competition license mandatory if the entry runs 6.40 or quicker in the 1/8 mile.

Each participant agrees to familiarize himself with all applicable rules and regulations prior to competing in any IHRA sanctioned event.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS NITROUS OXIDE: Prohibited.

WHEELIE BARS: May not exceed the wheelbase of the vehicle.

STARTING: All vehicles must utilize OEM starters.

COMPETITION: Competition is limited to 1/8 mile. 1/4 mile passes are prohibited. The class is restricted to 4 wheel ATV’s Motorcycles and Snowmobiles. Competition with full size vehicles is prohibited. All entries must be clean and free of excessive dirt prior to competition.

If these rules were enforced there would be a lot of bikes that will not run unless they change to comply with the rules!

A lot of times the IHRA/NHRA are taken out of the Picture when it is a ATV/Motorcycle Shootout. And the Rules are made by the ones that are putting on the Races anyway. It was a referance to show those that may go to a open T-N-T session at a IHRA/NHRA Track that is ran by the regular Track people that have their own Tech guys to inforce the Rules, what to expect.

One time I drove about 2 Hrs to a New Track I had never been to. A IHRA Track and they told me I had to have Nerf Bars on my Bike. It was at that time in the rule book.
So the Post is just to let folks know what to expect and when they may be able to get away with out having to abide by the Rules...
I've seen a lot of the Rules not inforced at T-N-T sessions. Such asATV's Running Noss and Log Chassies,No Chain Gaurds, No Front Brakes. Folks still get to run..
Happy Racing....

I always tell my wheelie bar customers about the IHRA wheelbase rule.

Well at least we got a little activity on the Asphalt section...

Does that mean you can't enter the classes or you cannot run at all at that track unless you meet the rules?

Anybody know the atv rules at Spokane Dragway? I wouldn't mind making some passes there since it is so close to me.

Most of the time its up to the individual Track Tech People, and how they inforce the rules. Some of them don't know much about the ATV Rules. They just look at the ATV, if its clean and the tires are correct they say have fun.

I called a Track once, to check and see if it was ok to bring a ATV to run at their Track... They said sure, but no Mud is allowed on the Quad, it has to be clean. When we alll showed up they were suprised....no mud. They had never seen anything like it....(I guess a clean quad).

lol or they were expecting a 4x4 with 28in tires..

no nitrous either.. thats kinda out of the box, bikes run it, cars run it. atvs cant run it.

I've seen ATV on Asphalt run Noss....it just goes back to the Track Tech's...
Yeah they were suprised to see clean quads...it was funny for sure...

where are you located?

Point Taken: This is what I was refering to. Thanks for chimming in with this.

When you get a NHRA License, does it show that you are a ATV Racer? If you are Racing a ATV that would be a way to show how many of us there are....
I did Order a NHRA Rule Book today. And a License is Next for me. I've been Racing all these Years and have never been asked to show a NHRA or IHRA License...I don't know if one is needed or not. But I don't Race in NHRA or IHRA Events either...