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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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I want to go time my car at Sacramento Raceway and I was reading through the NHRA rulebook online but I couldn't find info about wire tuck cars being prohibited. Does anyone have the info or email that I can reach the Sacramento Raceway officials at? I've tried getting their email from their website but my Outlook program isnt working so it doesn't give me an email address so I can just use my other email. Basically, I have a full wire tuck on my ls-vtec eg, with my battery relocated to the front driver side by the headlight (I got it that way...don't ask why it's like that LOL.). I know that the tech inspector guy is a *****. Last time, he almost didn't let me race because I only had 3 lug nuts on each rim. Sure, it's for safety reasons, but I put thousands of miles on it fine with just 3 lug nuts each. Also, would I need an ON/OFF switch for the battery since it is relocated? I had that same problem before by not having a switch when my battery was relocated to the trunk of my crx. Thanks in advance for any positive feedbacks.
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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hmmmm, you think its OK to drag race your car with three lug nuts on each wheel, and the tech inspector is a *****? Better suit-up son, its gonna get ugly.
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:31 AM
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3 lug nuts? (damn no hammer)

and technically in terms of the rules, the batt needs a kill switch, but since it is still under the hood, and has a good tiedoen, should be ok. i dont see where a full wire tuck should be an issue.
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:07 AM
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wow........ lol
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:11 AM
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Safety 1st
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:17 AM
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Most wire tucks are ran thru the fender well exposed to the tires. Wouldnt that pose a safety issue since hondas dont have fender liners?
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by d_SUPAl1l
I want to go time my car at Sacramento Raceway and I was reading through the NHRA rulebook online but I couldn't find info about wire tuck cars being prohibited. Does anyone have the info or email that I can reach the Sacramento Raceway officials at? I've tried getting their email from their website but my Outlook program isnt working so it doesn't give me an email address so I can just use my other email. Basically, I have a full wire tuck on my ls-vtec eg, with my battery relocated to the front driver side by the headlight (I got it that way...don't ask why it's like that LOL.). I know that the tech inspector guy is a *****. Last time, he almost didn't let me race because I only had 3 lug nuts on each rim. Sure, it's for safety reasons, but I put thousands of miles on it fine with just 3 lug nuts each. Also, would I need an ON/OFF switch for the battery since it is relocated? I had that same problem before by not having a switch when my battery was relocated to the trunk of my crx. Thanks in advance for any positive feedbacks.
if the battery is not in the stock location, you need a cutoff switch

and seriously...YOU NEED 4 lug nuts. that goes for all your tracks. Even the podunk tracks need them.
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:35 AM
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do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY FROM THE TRACK...until you get your car togther. Don't half a$$ with safety requirements and take the risk of not only hurting yourself but anyone elese there.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:40 AM
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3 lugnuts???

why dont you just use 2? i think that would be smarter'er

stay away from the track until your safe.. The End
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