Ouch $180 now for a chassis cert - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Marv D · 08-23-2014, 12:45 PM

When is NHRA going to give us little guys a break!!! Trying to get everything in the Nova back current and the SFI and NHRA bull$#!+ is going to get into my pocket about a grand. for NOTHING but because there are dumbasses that will try to run a set of old belts 15 years old,, I have to toss a set that I strapped in to FOUR times!!! and Have to have a trans stripped and X-rayed that has just over 40 passes. New window net, Will have up update my 4B license before January...

I really believe it STARTED with good intention to keep STUPID people from causing themselves and others harm. Now it's just another way for NHRA to bilk the grass roots racers to further promote the JohnForce show!

NO WONDER more and more tracks are going IHRA and telling NHRA to STICK IT!!!

But that's just another HUGE complication. IHRA will not accept NHRA chassis cert or drivers license,,, So in a state with only 2 tracks, one NHRA and one IHRA,, you have to have DUAL everything. This is getting STUPID!!!!

71Dragtruck · 08-23-2014, 01:11 PM

I hear you marv, I have 3 sets of mint condition belts at home, one set only has 4 runs on them, stored in a heated garage no sun. Trans shield not a scratch on it and a helmet with zero dings.

My truck goes in next month to make my roll bar into a full cage and then going to cert, on top of that will be time for belts yet again, trans shield, window net, and have to go to a new suit.

Now I'm depressed LOL.

BR3W CITY · 08-24-2014, 12:33 AM

Ya, hate to say it but I'll never bother passing full tech at a strip, just have my fun and let em kick me out. I enjoy building 10-12second street cars, emphasis on street.

IIGW · 08-24-2014, 01:37 AM

NHRA doesnt like little guys. period.

vin63 · 08-26-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Marv D

When is NHRA going to give us little guys a break!!! Trying to get everything in the Nova back current and the SFI and NHRA bull$#!+ is going to get into my pocket about a grand. for NOTHING but because there are dumbasses that will try to run a set of old belts 15 years old,, I have to toss a set that I strapped in to FOUR times!!! and Have to have a trans stripped and X-rayed that has just over 40 passes. New window net, Will have up update my 4B license before January...

I really believe it STARTED with good intention to keep STUPID people from causing themselves and others harm. Now it's just another way for NHRA to bilk the grass roots racers to further promote the JohnForce show!

NO WONDER more and more tracks are going IHRA and telling NHRA to STICK IT!!!

But that's just another HUGE complication. IHRA will not accept NHRA chassis cert or drivers license,,, So in a state with only 2 tracks, one NHRA and one IHRA,, you have to have DUAL everything. This is getting STUPID!!!!

Marv, let me know what you have in the way of driver restraints and window net, so I can see if I can save you some headaches and expense. I do a lot of re-certifications as part of being a DJ Safety and Deist Safety rep. I'll send you a PM with my contact info. I hear ya about the chassis cert - $300 for a Pro sticker for my funny car chassis...ugh!

hotrod 80 · 08-26-2014, 01:34 PM

Im coming up due and i always do it at the bracket finals . They just set up and check them their . The belt thing is crazy to me . My truck runs 10.20s or so and has to have belts every 2 years , but factory belts are good for 40 ? Gets expensive .

regan wilson · 08-28-2014, 08:12 AM

I'm putting a new set in today. I got lucky and they will get me by until Nov of 16 so they will get me through two seasons. I have to meet up with the chassis inspector in two weeks in Shreveport La. I'm remembering how expensive this stuff is. If I win the race it wont even touch what I have spent in the last six months.

GASoline71 · 08-29-2014, 07:43 PM

Frig John Farce...

Gary

hotrod 80 · 08-29-2014, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by regan wilson

I'm putting a new set in today. I got lucky and they will get me by until Nov of 16 so they will get me through two seasons. I have to meet up with the chassis inspector in two weeks in Shreveport La. I'm remembering how expensive this stuff is. If I win the race it wont even touch what I have spent in the last six months.

I race alot and i have been fortunate this year , but make money this year .....no way . The broke motor cured that problem .

08-23-2014, 12:45 PM	#1
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Ouch $180 now for a chassis cert When is NHRA going to give us little guys a break!!! Trying to get everything in the Nova back current and the SFI and NHRA bull$#!+ is going to get into my pocket about a grand. for NOTHING but because there are dumbasses that will try to run a set of old belts 15 years old,, I have to toss a set that I strapped in to FOUR times!!! and Have to have a trans stripped and X-rayed that has just over 40 passes. New window net, Will have up update my 4B license before January... I really believe it STARTED with good intention to keep STUPID people from causing themselves and others harm. Now it's just another way for NHRA to bilk the grass roots racers to further promote the JohnForce show! NO WONDER more and more tracks are going IHRA and telling NHRA to STICK IT!!! But that's just another HUGE complication. IHRA will not accept NHRA chassis cert or drivers license,,, So in a state with only 2 tracks, one NHRA and one IHRA,, you have to have DUAL everything. This is getting STUPID!!!! __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

08-23-2014, 01:11 PM	#2
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Ouch $180 now for a chassis cert I hear you marv, I have 3 sets of mint condition belts at home, one set only has 4 runs on them, stored in a heated garage no sun. Trans shield not a scratch on it and a helmet with zero dings. My truck goes in next month to make my roll bar into a full cage and then going to cert, on top of that will be time for belts yet again, trans shield, window net, and have to go to a new suit. Now I'm depressed LOL. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

08-24-2014, 12:33 AM	#3
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Ouch $180 now for a chassis cert Ya, hate to say it but I'll never bother passing full tech at a strip, just have my fun and let em kick me out. I enjoy building 10-12second street cars, emphasis on street. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

08-24-2014, 01:37 AM	#4
IIGW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: phx az Posts: 353	Re: Ouch $180 now for a chassis cert NHRA doesnt like little guys. period. __________________ tubbed 1984 gmc jmmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639738 Alice Hombre http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=808454 1963 Scout Retro-mod https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=854167

08-26-2014, 01:34 PM	#6
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Ouch $180 now for a chassis cert Im coming up due and i always do it at the bracket finals . They just set up and check them their . The belt thing is crazy to me . My truck runs 10.20s or so and has to have belts every 2 years , but factory belts are good for 40 ? Gets expensive . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

08-28-2014, 08:12 AM	#7
regan wilson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,538	Re: Ouch $180 now for a chassis cert I'm putting a new set in today. I got lucky and they will get me by until Nov of 16 so they will get me through two seasons. I have to meet up with the chassis inspector in two weeks in Shreveport La. I'm remembering how expensive this stuff is. If I win the race it wont even touch what I have spent in the last six months. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph



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