Question:

One of my racing buddies said I would need to replace my rollcage padding to SFI 45.1 before I race.Is this correct?

Answer: 

In the 2018 NHRA Rulebook on page 5 of section 4A, page 5, Roll-Cage Padding it reads “Roll-cage padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 mandatory on any vehicle running 9.99 (*6.39) and quicker.  Padding must be used anywhere driver’s helmet may come in contact with roll-cage components.”  This not only applies to E.T. Racing but to any class or vehicle that runs 9.99 (*6.39) or quicker.