2010 Chassis Certification Seminars

February 1, 2010

One of the first signs of a new racing season’s approach is notification of chassis certification, and here it is. The first of the 2010 chassis certification seminars will take place on February 20-21 at CRT Performance in Norwalk, Ohio. You will need to schedule an appointment for one of those two days, and you can do that by calling Nettie at the Summit Motorsports Park offices, 419-668-5555. The fee for a chassis inspection is $150.00. It’s wise to get this out of the way before the season begins, so call Nettie and get the ball rolling. We’re including some guidelines for certifications to help you out.

Guidelines for vehicle preparation with respect to chassis certification.

This information has been prepared with chassis ‘seminars’ in mind. It also should be considered during any chassis inspection that you may require.

This information is provided to assist you, and your chassis inspector, in order to accomplish your chassis certification in a timely manner. Additional components may need to be removed from your vehicle, aside from those noted below, in order to perform an adequate inspection.

At this time, safety equipment, such as seat belts, transmission shields, etc., are not a part of the chassis inspection process. Although advice on these items is available to you during the chassis inspection, you are not required to bring a ‘race ready’ vehicle to the inspection site. A bare chassis may be inspected, as well as a complete vehicle.

Full Body, 8.50 and slower

Provide access to roll cage mounting points.  Carpets to be pulled back to show evidence of 6”x 6” mounting plates.  (Unititized construction such as Camaro, Mustang, Duster) Be prepared to show evidence of roll cage mounting directly to frame on vehicles with original perimeter frame (Chevelle, S-10).  Excess roll bar padding to be removed for inspection of welded joints.

Full Body, 7.50 – 6.00

25.1, 25.2 SFI spec

Doors and transmission / driveshaft tunnel and any removable floor / belly pan to be removed.

Full Body, 7.50 and slower

25.4, 25.5 SFI spec

25.4 spec refer to 7.50 – 6.00 information above. 25.5 spec refer to Full Body, 8.50 and slower information above.

Dragster, front engine

Body and floor / belly pan to be removed from rear of engine to the rear of the vehicle. Seat to be removed.

Dragster, rear engine

Body to be removed from front of driver protection area to front of engine.

Altered, Funny Car

Body and interior panels to be removed

Street Roadster

Body, seat, interior panels, and any removable floor / belly pan to be removed.