Frank,
Isn't the 120 mph or above for clothing requirements, not for licensing? You have to have one piece leathers or two piece leathers that are metal zippered together 360 degrees to compete with a bike or sled going 120+. The thought of Jim or Bill going into the 9's would make me want to be a spectator! To get the license, you have to run 9.99 or quicker on your full pass. You can't get the license if you're getting near the nines; you have to run 9.99 or quicker when you go for your license. As a tech inspector for the bike class, the details do matter!
Jon Weeks
I stand corrected. Hard to keep up with all the details. Yes, 120mph pertains to the leathers. I got hit with that once at ATL on my Honda. It never breaks 120mph but bumps 119 all the time. Of course the one day i didn't put my leather pants on, it ran 121 on time trial pass. Being in a hurry doesnt pay since they were in the trailer anyway.
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Do I need to have a license to drive in an NHRA sanctioned event?
All drivers competing in NHRA Professional categories, Top Alcohol categories, Comp, Advanced E.T., Super Comp, Super Gas, certain Super Stock classes as defined by current NHRA rules, Super Street, Top Comp, Top Sportsman, Super Eliminator, Sport Compact, Snowmobile, ATV, Nostalgia TF, Special Fuel, and E.T. cars or motorcycles with a dial-in of 9.99 or quicker (4.50 to 6.39 for eighth-mile) are required to have a valid NHRA competition license and NHRA membership. Click here to download the license and competition number form.
Are there any other forms to submit with the license application?
Drivers are required to submit a physical examination form to receive a Medical Certificate. Click here to download the application for a medical certificate.
What if I want to drive a car slower than 9.99?
Click here to download the non-licensed driver competition number application form. Note that an NHRA competition number and NHRA membership are required for participation in any divisional or national NHRA-sanctioned event. Effective 1/1/06, a current NHRA membership will be required when obtaining a new competition number or renewing a competition number.
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