A couple of USFRA 130 mph class pickup questions

[rfross]

I'm beginning the prep work on my 2007 GMC Canyon pickup to run in the 130 mph class. If things go well with my work schedule I plan to come out this year, else I'll have to wait until 2011.

I have the 2010 rule book but there are a couple of things that aren't clear as they pertain specifically to the 130 class:

Battery tie down - does a factory stock under hood battery box and its tie down comply with the rules?

Truck bed tonneau cover - can I use a typical aftermarket tonneau that clamps to and sits on top of the bed rails? (The rules for all the classes other than 130 class say a tonneau must fit at or below the bed rails, or something to that effect but I couldn't find anything about tonneaus and 130).

Thanks!

Bob

[RichFox]

It has looked to me as though you will be fine with both of these items. Very stock cars seem to run in the 130 club and I don't think they have ant special battery tie downs. But not a loose battery either. As far as your bed cap, it's not a class rule deal. Do what you want. It's just for fun and your not trying to beat anybody.

[gande]

Bob
The 130 Club rules are separate from the S.C.T.A. rules. The 130 Club is a World of Speed exclusive. Your battery tie down and bed cover sound OK, if you will resend your question to USFRA@saltflats.com an inspector can respond to you.
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[rfross]

Thanks - I appreciate the input. I'm trying to do this on a budget and if I can purchase one street tonneau (to replace the fiberglass cap that I currently have) rather than a street tonneau and building an aluminum 'race tonneau' I'll save a bunch of dough.

I wasn't sure if the tonneau rule for the fast classes was safety related or for competitive reasons.

[dw230]

Both

DW

[Stainless1]

click here

http://www.saltflats.com/I30_Club_2009.html

this is 130 club rules.  Good entry level place to start without spending your retirement.  Street legal cars and trucks can run.