Florida drag racing questions

Fundguy1 · 04-19-2015, 09:24 AM

In Florida, specifically at Orlando Speedway, what are the rules and requirements for drag racing? Helmet only? Up north they had requirements for roll cages, etc depending on your speed. I don't see any of them on their website. I'm hoping to crack into the 10s. In NJ if you were in the 11s you needed a roll bar. 10s a cage. Which really is more than a little ridiculous. Also does anyone know if they have loaner helmets or anyone have a set of drag tires I can borrow or rent? Probably this summer or fall. Install is in a month.

Nismo G · 04-19-2015, 01:02 PM

If i were you i would head over to Bradenton motor sports park for test and tune on Thursday. Not sure if they have the Saturday night tune anymore..? Track is fast and very well maintained. I think anything under 12 or 11 sec is just a helmet. Opens at 6pm and is only $20

Fundguy1 · 04-19-2015, 01:04 PM

Cool thx.

Velocity26 · 04-19-2015, 04:35 PM

Bradenton's Rules:

1. Any driver must have valid drivers license.
2. Overflow container & battery hold down required.
3. Drive shaft loop required for cars faster than 13.99 (recommended for all).
4. Seat belts (5 point harness for cars faster than 11.99) required.
5.. Cars must be in good/safe operational condition.
6. All convertible drivers must wear helmets & can’t have passengers.
7. Faster than 13.99 drivers must wear helmets and can't have passengers.
8. Cars faster than 11.99 require roll bar, fire jacket, 5 pt. harness
9. All cars faster than 10.99 require cage.
10. Convertibles faster than 13.49 require roll cage or roll bar or roll hoop.
111. All IHRA Safety Rules Apply.

I think most of the tracks have pretty similar rules ... not that they are always strictly enforced.

Fundguy1 · 04-19-2015, 05:07 PM

Gotcha. I would need by the rules a roll cage, 5 point harness, fire jacket, and helmet. I'll get right on that.

Velocity26 · 04-19-2015, 11:13 PM

I ran lowly 12's at my last T&T and nobody ever looked at the car. I had a helmet, but that was it. I am sure that running a 10 will draw someone's attention eventually, but you will get to make some passes.

smoOve · 04-26-2015, 09:26 PM

They have new owners here at Orlando speed world so I'm not sure but with my Evo, 11s I was fine but when I made 10s I had to have a helmet. And the regular rules must at least have sneakers and long pants on.

Fundguy1 · 04-26-2015, 11:53 PM

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They have new owners here at Orlando speed world so I'm not sure but with my Evo, 11s I was fine but when I made 10s I had to have a helmet. And the regular rules must at least have sneakers and long pants on.

Perfect. Then I'm good. I must be the only Floridian who doesn't own flip flops or crocs. Lol

smoOve · 04-28-2015, 12:16 AM

Haha, you'll get there soon or later lmao

blue_E92 · 05-03-2015, 01:58 PM

just because the rules are there doesn't mean they are strictly enforced, i came from nj too and would get thrown out if the car went faster than 12.0 without a roll bar but down here at pbir we have gone much faster than that with no issues. my friend has a new rs7 that is tuned and runs 10.4 in the 1/4 and nobody says a word to him all he has is a helmet

Fundguy1 · 05-03-2015, 02:39 PM

Good enough. Yeah. They're anal in NJ. What part of Jersey?

blue_E92 · 05-03-2015, 05:08 PM

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Good enough. Yeah. They're anal in NJ. What part of Jersey?

I used to live in Sparta, it's in sussex county, you?

Fundguy1 · 05-03-2015, 05:46 PM

West Milford. Off 23. Went to Rutgers.

blue_E92 · 05-04-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

West Milford. Off 23. Went to Rutgers.

Oh no shit not far from where I was at all

JStang · 05-04-2015, 09:33 AM

I have been to Bradenton about 5 times and have never had my car inspected. Ran 12.1 at 118.XX and wasn't asked to wear a helmet.

Fundguy1 · 05-04-2015, 10:31 AM

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I have been to Bradenton about 5 times and have never had my car inspected. Ran 12.1 at 118.XX and wasn't asked to wear a helmet.

Gotta love florida.

04-19-2015, 09:24 AM	#1
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Nismo G Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Sedan Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	If i were you i would head over to Bradenton motor sports park for test and tune on Thursday. Not sure if they have the Saturday night tune anymore..? Track is fast and very well maintained. I think anything under 12 or 11 sec is just a helmet. Opens at 6pm and is only $20 __________________ Current: 08 335xi Sedan - ST Suspension Coilovers - M3 Front Strut Brace - COBB Stage 1 - ECS Tuning Chargepipe + BOV - aFe Stage 2 Intake - Precision Raceworks Ignition Coils
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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Cool thx.
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04-19-2015, 04:35 PM	#4
Velocity26 Resident old fart 146 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Bradenton's Rules: 1. Any driver must have valid drivers license. 2. Overflow container & battery hold down required. 3. Drive shaft loop required for cars faster than 13.99 (recommended for all). 4. Seat belts (5 point harness for cars faster than 11.99) required. 5.. Cars must be in good/safe operational condition. 6. All convertible drivers must wear helmets & can’t have passengers. 7. Faster than 13.99 drivers must wear helmets and can't have passengers. 8. Cars faster than 11.99 require roll bar, fire jacket, 5 pt. harness 9. All cars faster than 10.99 require cage. 10. Convertibles faster than 13.49 require roll cage or roll bar or roll hoop. 111. All IHRA Safety Rules Apply. I think most of the tracks have pretty similar rules ... not that they are always strictly enforced.
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04-19-2015, 05:07 PM	#5
Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Gotcha. I would need by the rules a roll cage, 5 point harness, fire jacket, and helmet. I'll get right on that.
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Velocity26 Resident old fart 146 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	I ran lowly 12's at my last T&T and nobody ever looked at the car. I had a helmet, but that was it. I am sure that running a 10 will draw someone's attention eventually, but you will get to make some passes.
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04-26-2015, 09:26 PM	#7
smoOve First Lieutenant 24 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 2008 328i e93 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	They have new owners here at Orlando speed world so I'm not sure but with my Evo, 11s I was fine but when I made 10s I had to have a helmet. And the regular rules must at least have sneakers and long pants on.
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04-28-2015, 12:16 AM	#9
smoOve First Lieutenant 24 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 2008 328i e93 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Haha, you'll get there soon or later lmao
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blue_E92 Private First Class 12 Rep 189 Posts Drives: Blue 2009 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1)	just because the rules are there doesn't mean they are strictly enforced, i came from nj too and would get thrown out if the car went faster than 12.0 without a roll bar but down here at pbir we have gone much faster than that with no issues. my friend has a new rs7 that is tuned and runs 10.4 in the 1/4 and nobody says a word to him all he has is a helmet
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05-03-2015, 02:39 PM	#11
Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Good enough. Yeah. They're anal in NJ. What part of Jersey?
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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	West Milford. Off 23. Went to Rutgers.
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JStang Brigadier General 562 Rep 3,625 Posts Drives: FDB M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL iTrader: (9)	I have been to Bradenton about 5 times and have never had my car inspected. Ran 12.1 at 118.XX and wasn't asked to wear a helmet.
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