Drag racing

**Ham** · 5th April 2006, 13:16

Hey, I'm keen as to have a go at this... What do I need gear wise to do it? I can't get hold of PBDRC, will I need leathers, boots etc? or are they happy just with a helmet and "suitable clothing"? I have some leathers but they dont zip together...

The next drag day at Ruapuna is the 16th..

**loosebruce** · 5th April 2006, 13:25

Shame you're in Chch mate, otherwise Saturday would've been the day for you. Gear, different places, different rules, sure someone down that way has been there done that and will be able to help you out.

**Sniper** · 5th April 2006, 13:48

You need zip together leathers and suitable boots, gloves and a helmet less tha 5 years old. Your bike needs to be in a road legal state unless a purpouse built dragster.

I'll see what else I can find out, I work with a guy who knows most of this.

**loosebruce** · 5th April 2006, 15:43

Originally Posted by Sniper

I'll see what else I can find out, I work with a guy who knows most of this.

Thought so, i didn't think you were very smart

Do you work with a another guy who rides bikes too

**Sniper** · 5th April 2006, 15:59

Originally Posted by loosebruce

Thought so, i didn't think you were very smart

Do you work with a another guy who rides bikes too

Smartarse, no-one else here rides bikes, but the guy Im talking about races there every weekend and has the rule guidelines book at home, but thats what he can remember after I asked him about it.

Still asking about the track for when you guys come down, don't make me tell them to ban silver GSXRs.

**loosebruce** · 5th April 2006, 16:06

Originally Posted by Sniper

don't make me tell them to ban silver GSXRs.

Gixer aint silver anymore so go for gold.

**Sniper** · 5th April 2006, 16:08

Bugger, well I couldn't stop ya anyway........

**nadroj** · 5th April 2006, 16:16

http://www.nzdra.co.nz/rulebook.html

**enigma51** · 5th April 2006, 16:22

Originally Posted by nadroj

http://www.nzdra.co.nz/rulebook.html

Fucking hell a book you have to buy to get the rules fucking awesome

Tax department

**imdying** · 5th April 2006, 16:28

To be fair it's $20 for something that is current for 2 years (judging by the title). A PDF version would be good though

**nadroj** · 5th April 2006, 16:57

It's a rule book for all classes including construction requirements & details so is very cheap for what you get however you may find MC only class requirements on a nzdragbike site. Street class (closed road) requirements are slightly different but are for 1/8 mile only (run by NZ Hot Rod Assn Clubs)
Basic requirements for both are Full face helmet, leather gloves, Motorcycle Jacket & pants, Boots & a brain.

**DEATH_INC.** · 5th April 2006, 18:01

meremere requires boots, approved helmet,gloves andleather jacket to 160kph,two peice to 200kph and one peice over 200, being a honda you MAY get 200+

so a one peice may be the go, but often if it's ya first time you'll get told to sort it for next time....