from the book
HELMET
For all closed-bodied cars, a full-face Snell M2000, M2005, M2010,
K2005, SA2000, SA2005, SA2010, SFI 31.2A, or 41.2A helmet
mandatory; shield mandatory (goggles prohibited).
For all open-bodied front-engine or rear-engine supercharged,
turbocharged, or nitrous cars, a full-face Snell SA2000, SA2005,
SA2010, or SFI 31.2A helmet and shield mandatory (goggles
prohibited).
For all open-bodied naturally aspirated gasoline- or methanolburning cars, a full-face Snell M2000, M2005, M2010, K2005,
SA2000, SA2005, SA2010, SFI 31.2A, or 41.2A helmet and shield
mandatory (goggles prohibited). See General Regulations 10:7.
NECK COLLAR/HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT
DEVICE/SYSTEM
A head and neck restraint device/system is mandatory for any
vehicle running 200 mph or faster. Neck collar meeting SFI Spec
3.3 mandatory for all other vehicles. At all times that the driver is in
the race vehicle, from the ready line until the vehicle is on the return
road, driver must properly utilize an SFI-approved head and neck
restraint device/system, including connecting the helmet as
required for full functionality of the device. The device/system must
meet SFI Spec 38.1 and must display a valid SFI label. The head
and neck restraint device/system, when connected, must conform
to the manufacturer’s mounting instructions, and it must be
configured, maintained, and used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. See General Regulations 10:8.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, all drivers in this class will be required
to wear a head and neck restraint device/system meeting SFI
Spec 38.1.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Jacket and pants or suit meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/15, gloves meeting
SFI Spec 3.3/5, and boots or shoes meeting SFI Spec 3.3/5
mandatory, except front-engine open-bodied vehicles with
supercharger or turbocharger(s): Jacket and pants or suit meeting
SFI Spec 3.2A/20, gloves meeting SFI Spec 3.3/15, and boots or
shoes meeting SFI Spec 3.3/15 mandatory. An SFI 3.3 head sock
or SFI 3.3 skirted helmet is required on all open-bodied cars or all
cars 7.49 and quicker, where a neck collar is not used
IGNITION SHUTOFF
Motorcycles 10.99 (*6.99) seconds or quicker must be equipped
with a positive ignition cutoff switch attached to the rider with a
lanyard. OEM cutoff permitted in place of lanyard. Switch must be
on low-voltage side of the ignition circuit. Many stock machines are
equipped with a handlebar-mounted thumb switch that can have a
lanyard easily attached for the above purpose
CREDENTIALS
Valid NHRA competition license mandatory for riders of all
motorcycles running 9.99 (*6.39) or quicker. Valid state- or
government-issued driver’s license beyond a learner’s-permit level
mandatory for riders of motorcycles 10.00 (*6.40) or slower. See
General Regulations 10:4.