Pacific Division News

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As a reminder, the SFI 25.x specs for Full Body race cars were updated on January 1, 2019. All new built cars will need to meet these specs when they get certified. All existing cars will need to meet the updated specs when the car is due for Chassis recertification. These specs can be purchased from SFI. 71624

The NHRA disqualified four participants from the event held at Lucas Oil Raceway on August 28-September 2, 2019 for violations discovered during post-race inspection. Bobby Brannon (piston), Bruce Gibson (piston and rod combination), David Janac (pulley) and Gary Summers (intake manifold) 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. 71619

This position will be responsible for the “hands on” supervision of two NHRA California facilities – the corporate office located in Glendora and our dragstrip at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, CA.

The NHRA disqualified James Perrone from the event held at Maple Grove Raceway on September 12-15, 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. 71618

Sept. 17, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Pont 305 185-205/240 change to 305 185-205/243 1987 GT FWD 71615

Sept. 18, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Pont 65-67 all added intake casting #’s Pont 65-67 all added piston type 71616

9/17/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Dodge NHRA Nationals event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 94-96 Chevrolet Caprice, entries with the 265 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 200 currently rated at 222, has been increased by eight horsepower, to 230 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2019 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of

Question: I have a fast street bike that I would like to take to my local NHRA track and run in the Test & Tune Bike night. What rules do I need to follow just to make test & tune runs? Answer: In section 4C, page 13 of the 2019 NHRA Rulebook it has rules for E. T. Motorcycle. During test & tune or a competition race the E. T. Motorcycle rules must be followed. If bike runs quicker than 9.99 in the 1/4-mile or 6.39 in the 1/8-mile a competition license is required.

The NHRA Technical Department has announced new Junior Drag Racing League safety requirements for the 2020 season. Beginning June 1, 2020, all drivers in the Trainee, Youth, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Jr. Comp categories will be required to wear a head and neck restraint/system meeting SFI 38.1. Additionally, beginning January 1, 2020, roll-cage padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 or SFI 45.2 will be mandatory anywhere a driver’s helmet may come in contact with roll-cage co

Question: I’m finishing up my Son’s Jr Dragster and was not sure if I need any metal in front of his feet on the foot-box. Answer: On page 38 of the 2019 NHRA Jr Dragster Rulebook Interior: 6, Foot-Box Bulkhead it reads “All cars must be equipped with a bulkhead in front of the driver’s feet, minimum .024-inch steel, .032-inch aluminum, or .060-inch carbon fiber. Bulkhead must be directly in front of or directly behind foot-box diagonal.” 71513

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Question: I would like to know if the delay box I have is legal for Super Street. It is a Digital Delay Mega475. Answer: The Digital Delay Mega475 is legal to use, as it is listed on the NHRA accepted product page. 71512

The NHRA has denied contingency claims made by Ryan Herem, Dale Maher, and Russ Parkerfor violating NHRA Contingency Program Rules. In separate incidences, the required contingency decals were not present on the race vehicles of Herem (Sonoma race), Maher (Denver race), and Parker (Seattle race) prior to the first round of eliminations, which is a direct violation of NHRA Rules, particularly Section 1.11 Contingency Awards of the 2019 NHRA Rulebook. As a result, their conting

The NHRA disqualified Phillip Oakley on August 24, 2019 from the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event atBeech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, KY for violating the elapse time policy in Top Dragster. During Eliminations Phillip Oakley ran 5.986. In addition to being disqualified from the event. Phillip Oakley will receive 0 points from the event, which will be charged as 1 of the driver's eligible divisional or eligible national scored events for the current season. 71606

Question I’m mounting a new body on my Altered and it did not come with any type of windshield or windscreen. Do I need to add one or can I run without? Answer Windshield Willy, In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 34, 7:7 Windscreen, it reads “On open-bodied cars, or any other class without windshield, a metal or other fireproof deflector must be installed. Minimum size on Street Roadster and Altered class cars is 5 inches X 12 inches.” 71511

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The NHRA disqualified Matt Malenke from the August 10-11, 2019 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Brainerd International Raceway. During the technical inspection process, it was discovered that the intake manifold did not comply with the rules. This is a violation of Section 11A, Intake Manifold, page 5 of the 2019 NHRA Rulebook. 71602

Question: I'm building a Stock Eliminator car with a narrow transmission tunnel. I can't find a shield or blanket that will fit in the transmission tunnel area. What are my options? Answer: Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 11A page 7 Drivetrain : 2 Transmission Automatic it reads in part "Any car running quicker than 10.99 seconds must be equipped with a transmission shield or blanket meeting SFI Spec 4.1." Another option would be to use an aftermarket transmission case tha

Moving forward, the NHRA Technical Services Department would like to remind all Sportsman Racers (i.e. Pro Mod, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Competition Eliminator, Factory Stock Showdown, Stock Eliminator and Super Stock) to be prepared for teardown when attending an NHRA National Event. All racers should bring any and all necessary tools and/or equipment, as well as any and all necessary parts and components (including but not limited to gaskets) to complet