Ed Trahan Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Joe, I (and assume the others) got the emails..One minor question... "if you have non=factory seats, seat belts or harnesses you must ...etc.etc. Refer to the NASA CCR for HPDE tech requirements. Found the NASA HPDE tech inspection form, saw no mention of aftermarket belts, harnesses or seats. Am I MISSING something or is there a form somewhere else. I have two MOMO start seats, Racerwholesale 5 point harnesses. Will these do, as I don't want to show up and be sent home, a sadder but wiser sort of guy. If I don't hear anysort of response, I'll assume what I have is OK. slow_eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_2kgt Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 CCR - http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/ccr.pdf 11.4.8 Seatbelts and HarnessesThe seatbelts should be in good condition. No damage may be present on the seatbelts and they must be the factory configuration. Any harness or any restraint system, other than factory stock, shall conform to CCR section #15.5, in all respects except for the expiration regulations. Harnesses that are expired for racing may be used providing that they are in at least very good condition. The use of a lap belt without any shoulder restraint is not permitted. 15.5.22 Seat Back SupportA seatback support must be made to hold the seat from going back in the event of a crash. A plate should be used to distribute the load. No bolts, corners, or sharp objects should be placed is such a manner that could lead to a possible puncture of the driver in a high impact crash. Proper design and installation is crucial to safety and it is recommend that the driver employ the services of a professional race car builder for this, as well as all other vehicle safety items. An exception may be made for those seats homologated to, and mounted in accordance, with FIA 8855-1999 standards. Those seats that qualify for the aforementioned exception must conform to the entire FIA 8855- 1999 set of regulations. This includes a mandatory seat replacement of any seat more than five (5) years old. Please reference the FIA regulations. http://www.fia.com/ Basically, IIRC that is being added to the rules to prevent someone from showing up with a harness bar and reclining seats where the seat is able to recline back and go UNDER the harness bar, where this would allow your head to smack into the bar. A fix for this is to mount the seat back to the harness bar, preventing is reclining. I know this is to late for you but maybe it will help someone else. -Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Trahan Posted August 28, 2004 Author Share Posted August 28, 2004 thanks for the reply. I've already paid for the day, and have done HPDE with NASA before, with the same set-up. I plan on showing up, and will have to take the chance. Joe Lee, if you don't think the MOMO and 5 point harness will work, please call me at 302-545-7232, as I am leaving to head up to Pocono now, and won't be able to get any emails until Sunday evening. Ed Trahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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