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NHRA Southern Nationals Entry Notice
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories originally scheduled to compete at the 2020 NHRA Southern Nationals at Commerce, Georgia will now take place as part of the completion of the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway on June 5-7.
Mar 27, 20201 min read


Virginia NHRA Nationals Entry Notice Entry Notice
All LODRS category entrants for the Virginia NHRA Nationals will have the entry fee credited to their account for use at a future NHRA national event.
Mar 27, 20201 min read


DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Entry Notice
All LODRS category entrants for the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will have the entry fee credited to their account for use at a future NHRA national event.
Mar 27, 20201 min read


NHRA Event Registration Site Temporarily Closed
The NHRA event registration website it temporarily closed for maintenance.
Mar 26, 20201 min read


NHRA Tech Department makes updates to the engine blue print specifications
March 26, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford added 281 220 2001 Ford 281 260 corrected cam lift 01-03 71800
Mar 25, 20201 min read


NHRA Tech Department makes updates to the Stock Car Classification Guide
March 26, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Ford 2001 281 220 added Crown Victoria / Grand Marquis 71801
Mar 25, 20201 min read


NHRA announces revised schedule for Mello Yello Drag Racing Series - Additional Racer Information
In consideration of the COVID-19 global pandemic, NHRA officials announced today revisions to the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The series is tentatively planned to resume June 5-7 with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. The season will conclude with the crowning of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series champions November 13-15 at the Auto Club Finals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona.
Mar 25, 20201 min read


NHRA Tech Department makes updates to the engine blue print specifications
March 25, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. GM 1983 305 150-200 corrected alt intake # 14057053 Chry 60-70 several intake manifold casting corrections 71797
Mar 24, 20201 min read


NHRA Tech Department makes updates to the engine blue print specifications
March 24, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 351C 250 added intake casting D0AE-M 1970 Ford 351C 300 added intake casting D0AE-L 1970 Ford 351W 250 added intake casting C9OE-F 1970 71796
Mar 23, 20201 min read


Statement of Action Against Richard Mace
The NHRA has disqualified Richard Mace from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals for violating NHRA Rules. During the technical inspection process of Richard’s stock eliminator entry, it was discovered the throttle body was modified. This decision is not appealable and prior to competing at the next event the throttle body must be in compliance with the 2020 NHRA Rulebook. 71795
Mar 21, 20201 min read


Sportsman Withdraw Notice - DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide
Following the recent announcement postponing the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals many of you inquired about your entry for the event. Once a date has been announced NHRA will adjust the process to align with event dates. You do not need to withdraw from the event unless you cannot make the rescheduled event once new date is announced. In the meantime, if you need to withdraw the site will remain open and the entry fee will be applied as a credit towards your acc
Mar 17, 20201 min read


NHRA Postpones Season for at Least 30 Days
At this time we are suspending all NHRA drag racing for thirty days in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 16, 20202 min read


NHRA Tech Department makes updates to the Stock Car Classification Guide
March 17, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Chev 1978 Nova 350 added manual trans Ford 1970 351 300/260 change to 351 300/310 GT Ford 1964 427 425 added replacement head C4AE-P STK 71791
Mar 16, 20201 min read


South Central Division Lucas Oil Event at Houston Raceway Park
In consideration of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of public health officials and other governmental authorities, Houston Raceway Park and NHRA officials are postponing the Lucas Oil Drag Series event scheduled for March 20th - 22nd. Houston Raceway Park and NHRA will determine next steps for moving forward as additional information becomes available and the rescheduled date will be announced as soon as possible. We appreciate th
Mar 13, 20201 min read


Pacific Division Events Postponed
In consideration of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of public health officials and other governmental authorities, Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway and NHRA officials are postponing the Pacific National Open Series and Jr Championship Series event scheduled for March 20th - 22nd. Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Spoedway and NHRA will determine next steps for moving forward as additional information becomes available and the
Mar 13, 20201 min read


Horsepower adjustments following the NHRA DIVISION 2 LODRS event in Gainesville, FL
3/9/2020 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Division 4 event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 16-20 Chevrolet COPO, entries with the 427 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 470 currently rated at 470, has been increased by sixteen horsepower, to 486 horsepower; for Super Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 1985 Ford Mustang, entries with the 302 cub
Mar 9, 20201 min read


Daily Run Schedule Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
http://www.nhra.net/2020/images/NHRARacer/detailed_run_schedule_gf1_20_Final.pdf
Mar 7, 20201 min read


Samtech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Ladder Change and 4-wide Competition
NHRA officials announced today for the 2020 season the SAMTECH.EDU NHRA Factory Stock Showdown category will change how competitors are paired for eliminations. In addition, officials announced Factory Stock Showdown will be contested 4-wide during at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The new ladder structure will now be consistent with other heads up categories contested. The new pairing structure will now pair #1 vs #16, #2 vs #15, #3 vs #14, #4 vs #13, #5 vs
Mar 5, 20201 min read


Horsepower adjustments following the NHRA DIVISION 4 LODRS event in Belle Rose, LA
3/3/2020 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Division 4 event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 90-92 GM Camaro/Firebird, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 245 currently rated at 272, has been increased by nine horsepower, to 281 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 09-10 Dodge Challenger, entries with the 370 cub
Mar 3, 20201 min read


NHRA Tech Department makes updates to the engine blue print specifications
March 3, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 140 88-90hp added missing intake casting 87-90 71779
Mar 3, 20201 min read
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