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July. 3, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Mopar 426 425 removed alt manifold 2780544 race hemi 66-67 71566

July. 3, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford-2011 corrected head casting #’s Ford-2012 corrected head casting #’s Ford-2013 corrected head casting #’s Ford-2014 corrected head casting #’s 71567

2019 NHRA Tech Card available in fillable PDF format. Prepare and print your tech card before heading to the track.

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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 71564

Question: What are the rules for towing a Jr Dragster? Answer: Jumping Jr Jack, In the 2019 NHRA Jr Dragster Rulebook Section 9 Support Group, page 40 it reads “Anytime a Jr Dragster is being towed, the driver must be seated in the cockpit. A fluorescent or brightly colored flag, attached to Jr Dragster anytime vehicle is towed, mandatory. Minimum height above ground when attached, 5 feet. A Jr Dragster may not be pushed by any motorized vehicle. Tow strap may not

NHRA officials have announced that the popular SamTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown category will feature a 32-car field at the upcoming 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.

NHRA officials announced details for the rescheduled portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals which were postponed due to high water levels in the area. The remaining part of the event will take place September 5-6, 2019 at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.

Based on the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown performance numbers from the first five races of the 2019 season, the NHRA Technical Department is reducing the minimum weight for all pre-2019 Chevrolet COPO and Ford Cobra Jet combinations from 3,525 lbs. to 3,450 lbs. Additionally, the 2019 Cobra Jet 327 combination upper supercharger pulley size will be increased from 3.750 inches to 4.000 inches and the 2015 Drag Pak 354 combination upper supercharger pulley will be de

June. 26, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Engine OEM NHRA Make CID HP HP New HP Years Affected Transmission Dodge 426 425 455 450 1968 M/T & A/T Ply 426 425 455

The following Stock/Super Stock horsepower changes were released June 26, 2019 produced by the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS). This is the first of two scheduled horsepower adjustments for this year. All changes are effective June 26, 2019. It should be noted that these changes include only results produced by the AHFS, and do not include written letters or requests. Those changes are listed separately. The AHFS is a program based on actual run data comp

June. 26, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chry-2009 Correct intake valve size Chry-2010 Correct intake valve size Ford-2011 Delete head part #’s Ford-2012 Delete head part #’s Ford-2013 Delete head part #’s – List heads that are CNC Ford-2014 Delete head part #’s Ford-1968 Correct cam specs Ford-1984 Correct Bore/Stoke specs Ford-1985 Correct Bo

Question: I will be running a high 10-second 32 Bantam at my local NHRA Member Track and I wanted to know if I need to wear arm restraints since it will not run quicker than 9.99. Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook Section 4A, page 8, Driver 10, Arm Restraints, it reads “Mandatory in open-bodied cars running 11.99 (*7.49) or quicker.” 71394

2020 NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GUIDELINES SUPER PRO ET (Sea Level: 7.00 – 11.99 || Las Vegas: 7.00 – 12.19)) reference current NHRA rule book Computer: Prohibited unless stock OEM equipment. See general regulations 9:1. Data Recorders: Permitted. See general regulations 9:2 & 9:10. Delay Boxes: Permitted. One box/device only attached to transbrake and/or throttle timer only. Refer to current year NHRA Rulebook. All wiring must be clearly identif

Question: I want to add an Accu-sump system to my 8-second E.T. car. Can I mount it on the inside of the passenger side firewall below the dash? Answer: No, you may not mount it in the driver’s compartment. In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 9, 1:9 Oil System it reads “Accu-sump , dry-sump tanks, oil filters, oil supply lines, etc. prohibited in driver’s compartment.” 71393

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6/18/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Division 5 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, entries with the 327 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 350 currently rated at 288, has been increased by ten horsepower, to 298 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2019 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals to be contested on June 21-23 minus SS, STK, SC, SG, TD and TS Due to significant rainfall, some racer pit areas of Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park will not be fit for use during the upcoming Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. NHRA officials will be rescheduling some portions of the event in order to properly accommodate competitors. In addition to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series (Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock

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