Requirements for Street Unlimited:
1. You must fill out a high-speed driving experience form, submit it to the Texas Mile and gain approval to enter in an unlimited class.
2. You must submit a safety equipment check-list to the Texas Mile (with the experience form) and gain approval to enter in an unlimited class.
3. ROLL BAR/CAGE: Some exceptions might be made for factory roll protection and/or 4 point roll hoop based on car manufacturer, experience of driver, projected top speed and special waivers signed. Mostly a 6 point roll cage will be required and must meet drag racing specifications or road racing specifications as outlined in the NASA CCR.
4. DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM - as described in NASA CCR for harnesses and arm restraints.
5. Tires - treaded DOT tires rated for high speeds (example: ZR rating)
6. DRIVER ATTIRE: Suit, Gloves, Shoes, Helmet, etc. See the driver attire link for more details.
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This class is for street legal vehicles including trucks. Drivers choose a class based on car manufacturer and car modifications. We are using a modified version of the National Auto Sport Association Time Trial Rules to create The TEXAS MILE SPEED TRIAL CLASSIFICATIONS. The safety tech requirements are basic, common sense regulations and are found outlined on this page and in a link.
You MUST verify your correct classification and send us an e-mail with a cut-paste copy of the online classifier results. Please go to the online calculator (
http://nasa-tt.com/TT_Classer) to determine your proper class. IMPORTANT RULE FOR TEXAS MILE PARTICIPANTS: When using the classifier, you do not have to add points for the follwoing items, so please do not check any of the components in the online classifier for:
STEP 1 of 6: Tires:
1. Tire Width Question
Step 4 of 6: SUSPENSION/BRAKES/CHASSIS
1. Any monotube, gas-charged shocks with aluminum body construction, removable body caps, a replacement shaft, or adjustment of any nature (preload or bleed) through the shaft; or, any shocks with an external reservoir or more than two ranges of adjustment. Also, any shocks/Coilovers with a retail price of greater than $750 each. (springs and perches are free)
2. Non-OEM adjustable shocks/struts with threaded strut body "coilover conversion" for spring perch height adjustment +7 (springs and perches are free)
3. Non-OEM, non-adjustable shocks/struts with threaded strut body "coilover conversion" for spring perch height adjustment (springs and perches are free)
4. Non-OEM brake pads
5. Non-OEM brake rotors (includes slotted, dimpled, cross-drilled, and cryo-treated rotors)
6. Non-OEM brake calipers
Step 6 of 6: ROLL BARS/CAGES
Skip this section for added points; Do not check anything here
and when you were hoping there weren't anymore then you find out there is....