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Author:  Mike_64_Valiant [ Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:28 am ]
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basically what is required to pass tech for our slant six races? I am trying to get my car ready for vegas and saw that they require a catch can. Well what else is needed to pass I would hate to go all that way and find out I am not ready.
Author:  sergio [ Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:52 am ]
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If its a street car,very little. Overflow can,no missing lug nuts ,seatbelt,decent thread on tires,remove hubcaps,make sure nothing is dripping. Not sure about antifreeze on a street car they make make an issue of that .Also no big holes in firewall and rubber fuel lines limited to 12 inches total,.
Author:  Joshie225 [ Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:33 am ]
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http://www.slantsix.org/articles/bracke ... t_race.htm
Author:  Exner Geek [ Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:51 pm ]
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You will also probably need two return springs on your throttle linkage.
Author:  slantzilla [ Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:04 pm ]
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Most of the tracks we race at don't even check the cars. :shock:
Author:  CARS [ Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:39 pm ]
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Most of the tracks we race at don't even check the cars. :shock:
Ya, but 'zilla... if you can improve safety and go by the NHRA rulebook, why not do it?
Author:  slantzilla [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:33 am ]
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My car always meets the rule book. I'm just saying that most tracks will not even look at a Slant car. :shock:
Author:  Charrlie_S [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:09 am ]
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Most of the tracks we race at don't even check the cars. :shock:
The key word is "MOST".
But it only takes one time. :cry:

My local track checks every car, and even made me put tie wraps or clamps on my over flow hose.

Couldn't run my nitrous at Bristol (the first time), because I did not have a fire jacket.
Author:  slantzilla [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:49 am ]
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Couldn't run my nitrous at Bristol (the first time), because I did not have a fire jacket.
I got a jacket even before the rule changed, but I had to have one to run S/Pro at Coles County. :shock:
Author:  Charrlie_S [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:25 am ]
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Couldn't run my nitrous at Bristol (the first time), because I did not have a fire jacket.
I got a jacket even before the rule changed, but I had to have one to run S/Pro at Coles County. :shock:
I didn't realize I needed one in a 13 sec car :oops: . I had a full fire suit at home (jacket, pants, gloves, shoes) from driving circle track. Now I carry it with me.

PS: first slant six race at Valdosta, they were a little picky (not too bad), but the years after, it was just a quick look, for obvious bad things.
Author:  slantzilla [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:45 am ]
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Charlie, I think this is another rule that is open to interpretation sometimes. I thought the rule said "ALL" nitrous cars. I have since had tech guys tell me that it is for 11:49 and quicker.

I carry mine anyway just to be safe. :D
Author:  Charrlie_S [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:55 am ]
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Charlie, I think this is another rule that is open to interpretation sometimes. I thought the rule said "ALL" nitrous cars. I have since had tech guys tell me that it is for 11:49 and quicker.

I carry mine anyway just to be safe. :D
The rule book does say "all nitrous" cars. Possibly National Dragster, has a revision posted.
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