Pacific Division News

Question: Is it legal to mount my car battery on the floor behind the passenger seat in my Pro E.T. Fairlane if I put it in a battery box? Answer: No you may not. Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 4A on page 7 it reads “Batteries must be securely mounted, may not be located in drivers compartment.” 71520

The NHRA disqualified Chip Johnson from the event held at Rockingham Dragway on October 18-20, 2019 for violating the excessive braking rule during round one of eliminations. In addition to being disqualified from the event James will receive 0 points from the event, which will be charged as 1 of the driver's 8 eligible divisional or 5 eligible national scored events for the current season. 71651

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The NHRA disqualified Justin Hutto from the event on October 17-20, 2019 for violations discovered during post-race inspection. It was discovered the carburetor did not comply with rules. As a result, Justin will receive 0 points from the event, which will be charged as 1 of the driver's 8 eligible divisional or 5 eligible national scored events for the current season. 71648

Question: Per NHRA rules I’m required to have an SFI 16.1 driver restraint system in my full-bodied car that runs 11.20 in the 1/4-mile. Is the crotch strap required if I have OEM seat? Answer: Yes it is. In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21 page 43 it reads “A quick-release 3-inch drivers restraint system, with a 2-inch crotch strap, meeting SFI 16.1or 16.5 is mandatory in all cars in competition required by the rules to have a roll bar or roll cage.” In the photo o

10/22/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LODRS Division 2 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1987 GM FWD SS/GT, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 210-225 currently rated at 290, has been increased by ten horsepower, to 300 horsepower; for Super Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2019 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of

The NHRA disqualified Khalid Albalooshi from the October 11-13, 2019 event at zMax Dragway. Tech inspectors found a technical infraction found on the turbo regulatory system during a post run tech inspection. This is a violation of Section 6, page 5 under Turbocharger of the 2019 NHRA Rulebook. 71641

Participants and Midway Displays, Due to travel impacts getting equipment and staff to the Texas Motorplex from the last weekend’s event and the rain the Motorplex received earlier today. The parking schedule for Wednesday 10/16/2019 has been revised to: 8:00 – Sportsman that aren’t with assigned classes in the lot adjacent to the Pro & Midway pads. Parking will be in the northerly gravel area. 10:00 – Competition Eliminator, Factory Shoot Out & Pro Mod. Parking will be

Question: I heard that there may be a change in the helmet bar rule on Jr Dragsters? Answer: No, there will not be a change in helmet bars in Jr Dragsters. 71518

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Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2019 to 2020 JDRL NHRA Rulebook Amendments. The amendments document the JDRL rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2020. The 2020 JDRL Rulebook can be accessed by navigating to TECH, Rules, 2019 to 2020 JDRL Rules. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent JDRL Rule Amendments. 71635

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2019 to 2020 NHRA Rulebook Amendments. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2020. The 2019 to 2020 NHRA Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2019 to 2020 NHRA Rule Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments. 71636

This position will report to the Director of Technical Services and support the Division 4 Director who is based in the Dallas, TX area. This position can be remotely located with the Division 4 area which is comprised of the following states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

Question: What is the minimum clothing requirement for a street legal 16 second car? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook on page 46 of the General Regulations it states “the minimum requirements are as follows: full-length pants; short-or long-sleeved shirt; closed shoes; and socks. No shorts. No bare legs. No bare torsos. No tank tops. No open-toe or open-heel shoes or sandals. Synthetic clothing not recommended.” 71517

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Oct. 2, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 2016 Added alternate head casting numbers RFGR3E-6090-DA, RFGR3E-6C064-DA 71630

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2019 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2019 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 71629

Question: At what ET would I be required to have a locking dipstick on my automatic transmission? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 16, 2:14 Transmission it reads “All cars running 10.99 (*6.99) seconds and quicker must have an NHRA-accepted locking-type dipstick on the transmission.” 71516

Question: I have increased the horsepower of my Pro ET 1978 Gremlin and it will run around 6.70 in the 1/8-mile. I purchased a SFI 4.1 transmission shield and it came with a 3/4" wide steel strap that the instructions say should run under the transmission pan and bolt to the sides of the aluminum shield. I don’t think this narrow strap will catch many parts if I break the transmission. Do I need to put it on? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 16, 2:1