NPPA (Nebraksa Power Pullers Assoc)

[Big MAK]

At the Sarpy Cty fair I spoke with NPPA quite a while. It sounds like they are willing to work with us heavy diesel trucks and get some more rigs into local pulling around Nebraska. There are several safety regs (a good thing in my book) to conform to -- in my case I need to add a kill switch and I already have all the DHRA street class safety gear on the truck.



SO. . if you want to pull with NPPA look up their rules and let's get this going. Next year is probably a good target for most of us ... myself included since I can't get the kill switch I want right away.



Stay in touch here I'll be talking to them several times for sure over the next few weeks. It would be great if we could get several more "Smokers" running in NPPA. Invite your dmax and stroker friends too; competition is a good thing!

 

[TJarecke]

There was a little talk about trying to add a more street diesel class if we could get enough guys to do it. This wouldn't require quite as much safty stuff as the smoker class and have a heavier weight class.

I would like to see it have rules similar to the rules around the country so we could go other places to pull.

Just my . 02 (we have been having a big NPPA discussion on the diesel garage.com)

 

[TJarecke]

Here are their rules copied from www.nepowerpullers.com



Modified Diesel Class "Smokers"



1. 4 Wheel Drive only.

2. OEM Block with any displacement up to 450 cubic inch.

3. Turbochargers are limited to dual-stage configuration. Turbocharger's) must be enclosed in the engine compartment.

4. Unlimited Injector size.

5. Water Injection allowed. Alcohol, Methanol and all other flammables are prohibited.

6. Commercially available pump lube allowed.

7. No Propane or NOS. All other oxygen extenders are prohibited. System components must be removed from truck.

8. Diesel fuel only soy/biodiesel allowed.

9. Must have kill switch.

10. Exhaust must exit upward (exhaust exiting out of hood must have 3/8 inch blots mounted in a cross pattern).

11. Weight bracket front. 4 wheel drive 60" from the center of front axle.

12. Max tire size must not exceed 35 inches.

13. Dual wheels on any axle are prohibited. (NO DUALLIES).

14. Front disc brakes are mandatory.

15. Body must be Stock appearing (NO FLATBEDS).

16. The hooking point must be a minimum of 40 inches rearward from the center rear axle, but must hook at rear of truck.

17. The Hitch Height must not exceed 26 inches from the ground.

18. The hooking point must have a minimum 3 inch diameter opening for the sled hook.

19. Maximum wheel base of 144 inches.

20. Non OEM transmissions are permitted.

21. Weight Classes are 7000 LB. with driver and 7500 LB with driver.

22. Hanging weights must not exceed more than 60 inches from centerline of front axle. Weights allowed on box. All weights must be secured.



From the general rules section:

Engine shields and shields on all rotary units under the hood. example: fan, harmonic balancer, and flywheel. Safety approved bell housing or blankets on all trucks.



1. battery must be secured in a safe manner out of cab. rubber tarp straps or bungee cords will not be allowed.

2. must have burp tank for radiator.

Drive shaft safety loops, u-joint shield and fire extinguisher on all pickups.



Their weight classes are "light" right now that is what Mark was refering to.

Refer to website for any questions.

 

[Big MAK]

I just realized the 144 inch wheel base... doesn't a quad cab measure close to 160? I'll have to check on that. Nevertheless; I think they're going to take a close look at the rules so more trucks can run.

 

[TJarecke]

I would think that the wheelbase issue could be resolved, if it is an issue. There is a 2nd gen ext cab dually that pulls with them normally. The wheel base between yours and that one should be similar, you might be a little longer.

I like the rule used at other pulls that makes a factory unchanged frame must be used.

I hope you are right about some rule changes.

I wonder if Bryan will chime in on this?