| ARTICLE: |
| CR51:
PARACHUTES |
| All cars capable of exceeding
230 kph and all vehicles fitted with rear wheel braking systems only, are
required to have a braking parachute supplied by a recognised Drag Racing
equipment manufacturer as standard equipment. |
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51.1
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Technical inspectors should
observe the proper operation of the chute and also inspect the same for
worn or ragged pilot or drogue chutes |
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51.2
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The parachute release cable
should be mounted solidly to a frame tube or other suitable member, no further
back than 25mm from the "D" ring or release lever. Drag 'chutes
must have their own independent mounting brackets and must not be mounted
to the same bracket as the safety harness. |
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51.3
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If a safety release pin or hook
is used, a clear indicator tag or flag must be attached to this item. |
| CR52:
PARACHUTE RELEASE / RIP CORD |
| If the ripcord or release cable
is attached to the frame or body and passes by the flywheel/clutch area,
it must be enclosed in a protective steel pipe as explained in the section
on BRAKES. (Article 10). |
| CR53:
PARACHUTE USE |
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53.1
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In all instances of parachute
use (vehicles capable of 230 kph or those with rear-wheel brakes only),
the 'chute must be seen to be deployed by the end of the speed traps. Failure
to comply with this ruling may lead to a warning and subsequent reprimand,
which will be recorded in the competitor's log book. Continued offences
may lead to licence suspension. |
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53.2
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Failure to deploy a 'chute under
competition conditions where considered necessary by stewards is required
as faulty vehicle preparation and renders the driver liable to reprimand,
or if failure continues, suspension. The onus is on the driver to ensure
the 'chute is packed and maintained correctly. |
| CR54:
PINION SUPPORT |
| All vehicles using an open driveline
must have radius arms, traction bars or some suitable pinion support to
prevent rear-end housing rotation. |
| CR55:
PROPYLENE OXIDE |
| The
use of Propylene Oxide is prohibited in all classes/categories. |
| CR56:
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING |
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56.1
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All vehicles capable of running
quicker than 10.99 seconds on the quarter-mile together with vehicles which
have fabricated or modified firewalls and/or floor (which includes wheel
wells) require the driver to wear Nomex or wool one/two piece driving suits
as a minimum, plus non-flammable shoes and stocks. |
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56.2
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Vehicles running slower than
10.99 seconds, which have not been modified either in the firewall or floor
areas, require the driver to wear at minimum, a long sleeved upper garment,
long trousers, shoes and socks. The wearing of short pants and/or short
sleeve shirts is prohibited and drivers are urged to wear a full overall
that has been treated in the same manner as a fire blanket. (See FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
AND FIRE BLANKETS). |
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56.3
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In both the above instances,
drivers should note that "takkies" or any footwear capable of
burning or melting re not permitted to be worn by any competitor while racing.
No Nylon clothing is permitted under any circumstances. |
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56.4
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Drivers of vehicles capable
of speeds faster than 230 kph plus all mechanically-supercharged, methanol
burning vehicles are required to wear a minimum two layer fire resistant
one piece overall or two piece driving suit (pants and jacket). Nomex or
wool socks and underwear, fire resistant boots, gloves and facemask are
all mandatory. Onus of proof of compliance is on the entrant. |
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56.5
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Drivers of vehicles capable
of speeds faster than 230 kph plus all mechanically-supercharged, methanol
burning vehicles are required to wear a minimum two layer fire resistant
one piece overall or two piece driving suit (pants and jacket). Nomex or
wool socks and underwear, fire resistant boots, gloves and facemask are
all mandatory. Onus of proof of compliance is on the entrant. |
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56.6
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SAFETY
APPAREL AND EQUIPMENT (CLOTHING) |
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Such
fire retardant clothing must be in a good condition and should ideally carry
an FIA stamp of approval or one of the identification labels as listed below: |
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a.
Race Suits |
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As
from 2008 all local race suit manufacturers will include a permanent visible
identification label on the back collar, to indicate compliance with the
following approved fire retardant fabrics and finishes:- |
| a |
i.
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Nomex |
| a |
ii.
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Diamond |
| a |
iii.
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Pyrovatex |
| a |
iv.
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Aflammit |
| a |
v.
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Proban |
| a |
vi.
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Kermal |
| a |
vii.
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Ter |
| a |
viii.
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Carmyth |
| a |
ix.
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Karvin |
| a |
x.
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Delta
C |
| a |
It's
highly recommended that 100% Nomex sewing thread or a similar flame retardant
thread is used in the manufacture of the garment for all stitching and box
quilting. |
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a
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LEVEL
1: SINGLE LAYER ONE (1) PIECE RACE SUIT
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LEVEL
2: DOUBLE LAYER ONE (1) PIECE RACE SUIT
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LEVEL3:
DOUBLE LAYER ONE (1) PIECE RACE SUIT OF WHICH AT LEAST ONE (1) LAYER IS
COMPRISED OF NOMEX / DIAMOND FABRIC
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| CR57:
PUSH BARS |
| Tow or push starts not permitted.
Each vehicle in competition should be equipped with a suitable bumper-height
pushing attachment to facilitate emergency pushing. Push bars should be
designed to prevent push car from riding up onto rear wheels of Dragster. |
