[Racerdad916]

Trackbird and I were talking the other day about some rumors floating around about the "New" NASA HPDE rules. My question is: To run a NASA HPDE event in 2011, if my car has a cage that is ERW not DOM, but is within design specs, will I be able to run? Same thing with fuel cell, seats etc. Before I finish the cage, it might be good to know if there are rule changes......

[Beach Cruiser]

I'm getting ready to start on the cage for my first gen car, I looked through the rule book, but could not find any reference to my question, so perhaps you guys can help. My car will be a street/track car. I want to make the cross bars in the main hoop removeable, is that allowed per the rules? Both NASA and SCCA. Second question is on the rear down bars, the rules state that the bars must be straight with no bends, is that the case? I've seen a lot of cars with rear bars that follow the roofline before bending down through the package tray. Third question, the front down bars, from the cowl to the front of the subframe, do they have to be 1 3/4? or would 1 5/8 be adequate?

I know, lots of questions, but you guys all have the answers! Thanks for any help.