Pacific Division News

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2023 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2023 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 72691

https://www.nhraeventreg.com/2023relsched.html

Nick Duty is the new NHRA West Central (Division 5) Division Director. With his role, Duty will oversee NHRA member tracks in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Craig Curdie is the new Northeast Division Director (Division 1), overseeing NHRA member tracks in Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia as well as tracks in Canadian providences New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.

NHRA officials announced the promotion of Mike Rice to Senior Director of Competition and the addition of Matt DeYoung as Division Director of the Pacific Division (Division 7).

Based on Pro Stock Motorcycle performance data, the NHRA Technical Department is reducing the minimum weight of the 4-valve Suzuki up to 113 CID entries from 630 pounds to 625 pounds. All other minimum weights will remain the same. This rule change 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. 72687

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2022 to 2023 NHRA Rulebook Amendments. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2023. The 2022 to 2023 NHRA Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2022 to 2023 NHRA Rule Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments. 72682

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2022 to 2023 JDRL NHRA Rulebook Amendments. The amendments document the JDRL rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2023. The 2022 to 2023 JDRL Rulebook Amendments can be accessed by navigating to TECH, Rules, 2022 to 2023 JDRL Rules. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent JDRL Rule Amendments. 72681

NHRA has posted the online version of the 2023 Junior Drag Racing League Rulebook on NHRARacer.com under Rules. Rule amendments to the 2023 Junior Drag Racing League Rulebook will continue to be posted as needed on NHRARacer.com. Additionally, the online version of the 2023 Junior Drag Racing League Rulebook will periodically be updated to reflect changes made to the rule amendments documents. Please check NHRARacer.com periodically for notifications of amendments and ruleboo

NHRA has posted the online version of the 2023 NHRA Rulebook on NHRARacer.com under Rules. Rule amendments to the 2023 NHRA Rulebook will continue to be posted as needed on NHRARacer.com. Additionally, the online version of the 2023 NHRA Rulebook will periodically be updated to reflect changes made to the rule amendments documents. Please check NHRARacer.com periodically for notifications of amendments and rulebook updates. 72684

11/7/2022 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Division 7 events, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 2012 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 325 currently rated at 325, has been increased by eleven horsepower, to 336 horsepower: for Stock Eliminator automatic manual transmissions. NHRA's 2022 Automatic Horsepower Factoring Sys

http://www.nhra.net/2022/images/NHRARacer/detailed_run_schedule_PC2_22.pdf

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country.

http://www.nhra.net/2022/images/NHRARacer/detailed_run_schedule_LN2_22.pdf

Oct. 21, 2022 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Mopar 64-65 426 425 corrected alternate valve sizes 72672

Jeff Connelly was disqualified in his Top Dragster from the second event of the LODRS Doubleheader Event at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madsion, Illinois. Jeff made a pass in the first round of eliminations in the second event of the doubleheader at 5.984 seconds. His pass below the minimum of 6.00 seconds resulted in his disqualification from the event. This disqualification is not appealable. 72670

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http://www.nhra.net/2022/images/NHRARacer/detailed_run_schedule_DT1_22.pdf

Oct. 10, 2022 The NHRA Technical department wants to clarify to Stock and Super Stock Eliminator competitors the Chevrolet El Camino designation/platform. All El Caminos from 59-87 are listed in the MVMA’s on either A platforms, B platforms, or G platforms. No, El Camino has ever been listed by the manufacture as a pick-up truck, they have all been listed as Sedan pick-up which means they were built on a sedan platform not a pick-up truck platform. In view of the fact t

10/10/2022 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Division 3 events, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 88-92 GM Camaro/Firebird, entries with the 305 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 170 currently rated at 210, has been increased by seven horsepower, to 217 horsepower: for Stock Eliminator automatic. The horsepower rating for 1987 Chevrolet Caprice, entries wi