I acknowledge and agree that due to pandemic circumstances, NHRA may make some changes to the procedure of technical inspection.  I understand and agree to all of the following:

I, as the participant, I am responsible for the safety, preparation, maintenance and readiness of my race vehicle, and for compliance with NHRA rules.  I certify the technical readiness of my own vehicle and personal protective equipment and fill out my own Tech Card for the event in advance, online if possible.  Like all statements made to NHRA, I am responsible for the truth and accuracy of everything reported on the Tech Card. NHRA Tech Officials may conduct spot-checks and may at any time exercise any other rights NHRA has under the Rulebook, including tear-down and other forms of tech inspection.

At a time and place and in a manner determined by any Event Official, prior to, during or after racing activities of any nature (including without limitation competition, testing, time trials etc.), all vehicles and driver equipment are subject to technical inspection.  Because the ultimate condition, setup and safety of the vehicle and personal protective equipment are the responsibility of participants, vehicles will not necessarily undergo technical inspection before racing, but are always subject to inspection (including teardown and confiscation of parts, the entire vehicle or other items) at any time before, during or after an event, at the time and in the place and manner directed by any Event Official.

Any item in or on any race vehicle and any personal protective item used by a racer at any event (including Test-N-Tune, qualifying and eliminations) must be listed correctly on this Online Tech Card and must comply with NHRA rules.  Inaccuracies on your Tech Card or using different items than what is listed may result in penalties determined by NHRA in its sole and absolute discretion.

Additional safety equipment or safety-enhancing equipment is always permitted and the levels of safety equipment stated in this Rulebook are minimum prescribed levels for a particular type of competition and do not prohibit the individual racer from using additional safety equipment. Participants are encouraged to investigate the utility of additional safety devices for your type of competition. In disputed cases, whether an item of equipment is safety-enhancing or performance-enhancing will be determined by NHRA in NHRA’s sole and absolute discretion.

On the other hand, as to performance equipment, it is the general rule that unless optional performance equipment or performance-related modification is specifically permitted by this Rulebook, it is prohibited. All models, engine, or equipment changes or modifications not specifically addressed in this Rulebook must be submitted in writing to NHRA for consideration prior to competition. Approval will be granted or denied in NHRA’s sole and absolute discretion. The applicant will be notified of approval or rejection in writing from NHRA headquarters in Glendora, Calif.

Additionally, any type of vehicle not specifically defined in this Rulebook, other official NHRA Rulebooks, or other official NHRA supplements is prohibited for use in competition or exhibition.

Throughout this Rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to meet certain specifications (i.e., SFI Specs, Snell, DOT, etc.). It is important to realize that these products are manufactured to meet certain specifications, and upon completion, the manufacturer labels the product as meeting that spec. Therefore, except as outlined under SFI requirements, any change to the product voids that certification.

Under no circumstances may any certified product be modified, altered, or in any way vary from the “as manufactured” condition. Such a practice is in violation of the SFI, Snell, DOT, etc. program, voids such certification and therefore will not be accepted by NHRA.

NOTICE: It is the responsibility of the participant, not NHRA or any track, to ensure that all safety equipment is approved and is correctly installed, worn, maintained, and used.

Unauthorized cars, parts, and/or equipment will not be considered approved by reason of having passed through technical inspection at any time, or any number of times. Moreover, having passed through technical inspection at any time, or any number of times, is not a defense to a violation found on further inspection.

Any technical inspection conducted for an event remains in effect during the entire event, including any continued, postponed or rescheduled event. For all technical inspections (National Event or otherwise) responsibility for accurately completing the Tech Card and/or supplying accurate information for the Tech Card is on the participant and inaccuracies and other issues will be dealt with using all measures available to NHRA. By participating, the participant certifies that his or her vehicle and personal protective equipment will remain in good condition and the same as stated on Tech Card throughout the entire event; that the participant will, in fact, use all safety and personal protective equipment noted on the Tech Card; and that if anything changes from what is stated on the Tech Card, the participant will immediately notify Tech Officials on site. Falsifying a Tech Card or not complying with the Rulebook subjects participants to disqualification from the event and further disciplinary action.  

 NHRA may at any time inspect, seal for inspection, and/or tear down a participant’s vehicle. Not complying in full with any inspection request will result in disqualification for further competition and such other penalties as deemed appropriate by NHRA. All determinations by Event Officials regarding the timing and method of technical inspection shall be final and not subject to appeal or review. Technical inspection assists Event Officials with determining, in their judgment, eligibility for participation in an event. The technical inspection does not ensure that the vehicle or any part thereof is safe. The technical inspection does not in any way change the fact that the driver, the crewmembers, and the vehicle owner are ultimately responsible for the safety and operation of the vehicle and equipment. By conducting a technical inspection, NHRA and its member tracks, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, and officials, make no representations, warranties, or assurances that a technical inspection, including the review of any written information, will do any or all of the following:

     1) Detect every or any problem with a vehicle, or a driver’s personal equipment or clothing; or

     2) Detect every problem with rule compliance; or

     3) Prevent injury, death or property damage.

The participant agrees that participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of participant’s vehicle, equipment and clothing and compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements, including but not limited to those contained in the Rulebook. The participant agrees that participant is in the best position to know about the construction and operation of participant’s vehicle, equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements, including but not limited to those contained in the Rulebook. Moreover, in the case of technical violations, the participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that the participant is charged with full knowledge of every component of participant’s vehicle and that even if a third party (for example, an engine builder) has caused the participant’s vehicle to be noncompliant, the participant will still be responsible for and charged with any applicable violation and sanction. Disclaiming knowledge of the particular part or parts, or disclaiming knowledge of the rule or rules, or disclaiming responsibility for the actions of the third party, will not be defenses to any violation or any sanction therefor. The weighing and measuring devices used by Event Officials shall be the standards that will determine an engine’s or vehicle’s compliance with the rules. Any latitude or tolerance must be made by the racer or engine builder. It is recommend that the following tolerances be observed by the participant to allow for a margin of error during inspection or teardown: Cylinder head or piston volume, 1 percent of 1 cc; deck clearance, .001-inch; overbore, .002-inch; vehicle weight, 1/2 of 1 percent or 20 pounds.

Contestants in all classes calculated by weight to cubic inch must claim calculated engine displacement to determine the exact vehicle weight on the window sticker. Any engine changes made must be reported to the NHRA Technical Department for proper registration before any further runs are made. After a competitor’s vehicle has been inspected and classified, no changes of class are permitted.

In order to facilitate technical inspection, NHRA may, from time to time, accept certain products as having met minimum requirements for technical inspection, test certain elements of vehicles, and certify compliance of such elements as complying with minimum requirements for technical inspections, and take other similar actions. The acceptance or certifications made by NHRA are for the sole purpose of communicating compliance to NHRA technical inspectors, and shall not constitute any warranty, express or implied, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. NHRA intends no other representation by such actions and specifically disclaims any liability or responsibility for any reliance by any person or entity upon such representations, including but not limited to any incidental or consequential damages that might be claimed as a result of reliance upon such representations.

As a general rule, unless optional performance equipment or a performance modification is specifically permitted by this rulebook, it is prohibited.

In consideration for being allowed to participate in ALL NHRA events, I affirm that I have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements including, but not limited to those contained in the NHRA Rulebook with specific reference, but not limited, to the rules, regulations, and agreements contained in the Administration Procedures and Appeals Section of the NHRA Rulebook that are incorporated herein by reference. I know that the NHRA Rulebook including amendments, is available to me online. I have the authority to bind the vehicles owner to these terms if the owner is someone other than myself. I agree that NHRA make no representations, warranties, or assurances that a technical inspection, including review of any written information, will:

1) detect every or any vehicle, equipment, clothing, or rule compliance problem: or

2) prevent injury, death, or property damage.

I agree that I bear the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of the vehicle, equipment, and clothing in question, and for compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements referenced above. I agree that I am in the best position to know about the construction and operation of the vehicle, equipment, and clothing in question, and compliance with all NHRA rules, regulations, and agreements referred to above. I agree that participation in any and every aspect of the sport of drag racing is a privilege, not a right, and I wish to participate in accordance with all of the foregoing.

MY SIGNATURE CERTIFIES AND AFFIRMS THAT EVERYTHING STATED IN THIS ONLINE TECH CARD IS TRUE AND CORRECT INCLUDING ALL OF THE INFORMATION ENTERED AFTER THIS SIGNATURE PAGE, AND THAT IF I AM PART OF A TEAM, I AM THE PERSON AUTHORIZED BY THIS TEAM TO FILL OUT THE ONLINE TECH CARD AND BIND THE TEAM (INCLUDING THE DRIVER AND OWNER) TO EVERYTHING AGREED TO AND STATED IN THE ONLINE TECH CARD.