Pacific Division News

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Question: Can I use spacers on my hood hinges to raise the back of the hood, for fresh air on my Stock / Super Stock Nova? Answer: Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook sections 11A and 12A pages 11 and 9 BODY : 7 HOOD it reads "hood openings and or hood scoops other than original equipment prohibited. OEM hood openings must retain all flappers, grilles, hardware, ETC. as originally produced." With that said no spacers would not be acceptable. The hood must be installed flush with the f

Aug. 06, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chry 66-71 426 added alt intake casting # Ford 68-70 428 added alt intake casting # 71594

Question: Can I remove the hood latch and use hood pins on my Stock / Super Stock entry? Answer: Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook sections 11A and 12A pages 11 and 9 under Body:7 Hood it reads "Full stock hood including latches, hinges, springs, brackets, and braces as originally produced must be retained." With that said you may add hood pins, in addition to the original latch. 71508

The NHRA confiscated counterfeit a parking pass from Mike Utley’s team during the National Event at Sonoma Raceway the weekend of July 26-28, 2019. Mike was assessed a one thousand five hundred-dollar ($1,500) fine which must be paid in full prior to being allowed to participate at any future NHRA events. This decision can be appeal per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook. 71591

The NHRA disqualified Corey Hopkins from the July 25-26, 2019 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Heartland Motorsport Park. 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. 71592

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Question: I would like to replace the heavy OEM seat in my 1985 Mustang with a new aftermarket seat. What rules will I need to follow? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 31, 6:2 Upholstery, Seat it reads “The driver’s seat of any car in competition must be constructed, braced, mounted, and upholstered to provide full back and shoulder support. The driver’s seat must be supported on the bottom and back by the frame or crossmember. Except as noted in SFI

Question: What protective clothing will I need for my Ford Lighting truck that has an OEM supercharger? I think it will run about 10.50 in the ¼-mile. Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 4A, page 9, Protective Clothing it reads “10.00 (*6.40) to 11.49 (*7.35); all E.T. naturally aspirated, OEM supercharged, or OEM turbocharged with a full OEM or .024-inch steel firewall: Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1 mandatory.” 71399

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The NHRA disqualified Ryan Rudrick from the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway for refusing teardown. In addition to being disqualified from the event, Ryan has been suspended from competition. Refusing teardown violates Section 1, page 10, 1.6.2 Technical Inspection of the 2019 NHRA Rulebook. This action is appealable per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook. 71582

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July. 17, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chevy 1973 corrected intake casting # Chevy 1974 corrected intake casting # Chevy 1974 Added cylinder head casting # 71579

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The NHRA disqualified Phillip Oakley from the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for violating the elapse time policy in Top Dragster. During Eliminations Phillip Oakley ran 5.989. 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. 71578

7/16/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Division 6 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 73-74 Chevrolet Corvette, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 190-195 currently rated at 283, has been increased by ten horsepower, to 293 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2019 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1

Question: I want to add a small video camera to my rollcage. What are the mounting requirements? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 41, Cameras, it reads “Must be securely attached to the vehicle with appropriate fasteners. May not be attached with suction cups, wire ties, hose clamps etc, all mounting brackets, associated fasteners, hardware, etc. from the camera to the vehicle attachment point must be metal, no plastic or nonmetallic components permi

Pros & vendors: Referring to the Pre Event Information sheets. A friendly reminder that teams and vendor rigs will be able to enter the property on Tues 7/16 at 10:00 a.m. Respective parking will be on Wednesday 7/17. If you are entering the area before these times. Please make other parking arrangements. Your cooperation to honor these times is appreciated. Sportsman: Referring to the Pre Event Information sheets and nhraracer.com. Sportsman will be allowed to enter

Question: I’m finishing up my blown small block Chevy front engine dragster that I would like to run in Top Dragster. Do I need a covering on the seat? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook Section 7B, page 9, Interior it reads “For all front-engine open-bodied vehicles supercharged or turbocharged (gasoline or methanol-burning), a flame-retardant-material-covered seat is mandatory.” 71397