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Aug. 7, 2024 The NHRA Technical department wants to remind Stock and Super Stock competitors the use of coolers, chillers, ECT. are prohibited outside your pit. General Regulations 1.5 Fuel/Air: Any method of artificially cooling or heating fuel prohibited (i.e., cool cans, Freon, wet rags, etc.), except as noted in Class Requirements. Cool cans, wet towels, etc. are permitted in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, and E.T. classes. Wet towels, rags

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2024 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2024 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under Tech, then Rules on NHRARacer.com. These amendments include the following changes…See the latest amendments for complete details. Section 12A, Super Stock, Engine, Oil Pumps – Use of external oil pump prohibited. Only exceptions noted in the Eng

Based on Pro Stock Motorcycle performance data, the NHRA Technical Department has made the following parity changes. These rule changes will go into effect immediately. NHRA reserves the right in the future to make additional rule changes to control performance and maintain parity in the category. Gen 1 add 10lbs (615 to 625lbs) Gen 2 add 15lbs (625 to 640lbs) V&H 4 valve add 15lbs (645 to 660lbs) All other combinations stay at current weights

/30/2024 The 2024 Rulebook states: "Alteration to shock or spring towers prohibited." (BODY:7, Fender Splash Pans, Section 12A page 9). In order to maintain a stock appearance, the entire shock tower and inner fender panel area may not be modified with bubbles, dimples, humps, bumps, lumps, or tubs. Also, cutting, moving, and refinishing inner fender panel surfaces not allowed, even if it "looks stock." Top image is an example of a car with acceptable inner fender pane

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2024 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2024 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under Tech, then Rules on NHRARacer.com. These amendments include the following changes…See the latest amendments for complete details. Division Field Offices, page IV, Division 1 Director updated Section 6, Pro Mod – Transmission requirements clarifi

Total Power Announces New 2024 NHRA Contingency Posting Indianapolis, IN – July 10, 2024 – Total Power, renowned for its high-quality automotive racing products, is excited to announce its new contingency posting for the 2024 NHRA season. Total Power will offer payouts for winners and runners-up at the Lucas Oil Divisional Drag Racing Series National Events. This initiative underscores Total Power’s commitment to supporting the drag racing community. Contingency Program Detai

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Mission Foods Pro Stock Motorcycle Based on Pro Stock Motorcycle performance data, the NHRA Technical Department has made the following parity changes. These rule changes will go into effect immediately. NHRA reserves the right in the future to make additional rule changes to control performance and maintain parity in the category. S and S (must be NHRA-accepted) Gen 1 (up to 160 cid; 60-degree angle, 2-valve, pushrod)- 625 615 pounds 73061

NHRA has updated the digital version of the 2024 NHRA Rulebook to reflect all of the rule amendments made through 6/25/2024. The 2024 NHRA Rulebook can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 73059

NHRA has announced that the Automatic Horsepower Factoring system will not be used during this year’s NHRA U.S. Nationals. As a result, runs made by Stock and Super Stock competitors at any time during the event will not count towards class averages, nor will they be used to trigger index or horsepower adjustments. This decision was reached as the result of competitor requests. During those discussions, a significant number of competitors expressed the desire to show the fu

The following action has been taken against Val Smeland for violating the rules pertaining to the System Air Pressure Switch during E1 of the NHRA Virginia Nationals. Smeland’s E1 run was disqualified. This infraction also carries a fine of $5000. The fine will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Safety Safari and is appealable. 73057

June 26, 2024 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. Chev 1990 305 230/245 change to 305 230/237 Camaro 73055

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2024 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2024 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under Tech, then Rules on NHRARacer.com. These amendments include the following changes…See the latest amendments for complete details. Section 11B, Factory Stock Showdown – Parity adjustments Section 13K, Factory X – Parity adjustments Section 18 and

June 26, 2024 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. GM 87-92 350 225-250 added alternate intake manifold GM 87-92 305 190-230 added alternate intake manifold GM 87-92 350 225-240 added alternate cylinder head 73054

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June 20, 2024 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. Ford 1974 250 91 added manual transmission Maverick Ford 1977 302 122 deleted manual transmission, auto only Maverick 73050

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The following action has been taken against Thomas Brown for entering a restricted area with a motorcycle and commencing to make an accelerated pass down a closed, unmonitored racetrack after the conclusion of the NHRA New England Nationals event in Epping, NH. This infraction carries a fine of $2500. The fine will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Safety Safari and is appealable. 73048