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Tech and Safety Information
Here at Penwell Knights Raceway, we understand that you're eager to get moving on the track, but there are a few pieces of information about racer safety that you need to know. Here's what all racers need to race:
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Long pants and a shirt with sleeves (long or short sleeves)
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Shoes — no sandals or flip-flops allowed
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Cycles (bikes and similar vehicles) must wear helmets
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Please view the current IHRA rulebook for a full list of safety rules
How Fast Is Your Vehicle?
See what you need for safety equipment based on your vehicle's ET below.
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14.00 and SlowerAuto trans reverse lockout (neutral safety switch) Liquid overflow container (catch can for coolant) Seat belts Tail lights
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11.50 - 13.99Arm restraint (open cars) 11.99 or quicker Auto trans reverse lockout (neutral safety switch) Convertible faster than 13.49 must have a roll bar Driver shaft loop for cars 13.99 or quicker Helmet (Snell 2015 or SFI 41.1A Min.) Liquid overflow container (catch can for coolant) Seat belts Tail lights
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11.00 - 11.49Auto trans reverse lockout (neutral safety switch) Arm restraints (open class) Bell housing (SFI 6.1/6.2) Drive shaft loop Driver restraint system Flywheel/clutch (SFI 1.1/1.2) Fire jacket Helmet (Snell 2015 or SFI 41.1A Min.) Liquid overflow container (catch can for coolant) Roll bar with padded head protector Tail light Valve stems all 4 wheels (steel)
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10.00 - 10.99Auto trans reverse lockout (neutral safety switch) Arm restraints (open class) Bell housing (SFI 6.1/6.2) Drive shaft loop Driver restraint system Flywheel/clutch (SFI 1.1/1.2) Fire jacket Helmet (Snell 2015 or SFI 41.1A Min.) Liquid overflow container (catch can for coolant) Roll bar with padded head protector Tail light Valve stems all 4 wheels (steel)
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7.50 - 9.9932A-5 protective pants, jacket, and gloves Auto trans-locking-type dipstick Auto trans fles-plate (SFI rated 29.1) Auto trans reverse lockout (neutral safety switch) Arm restraints (open class) Axels (after market) Bell housing (SFI 6.1/6.2) Chassis certification Driver restraint system Drive shaft loop Flex plate shield (SFI 30.1) Flywheel/clutch (SFI 1.1/1.2) Harmonic balancer (SFI 18.1) Helmet (SNELL 2015 or SFI 41.1A Min.) Liquid overflow container (catch can for coolant) Engine diaper Master electric cutoff Neck collar IHRA license Parachute at 150 mph or quicker Roll cage with padded head protection (SFI 45.1) Tail light Transmission shield (SFI 4.1) Valve stems all 4 wheels (steel) Window net (full-bodied cars)
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