Pacific Division News

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 71542

http://www.nhra.net/2019/images/NHRARacer/detailed run schedule BT1_19.pdf

Question: I have a 1957 Chevy that I’m building for the NHRA Super Street class. I’m going to install fiberglass lift off doors. Are there any special rules that I will need to follow. Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 8, Super Street, page 4-5, Body: it reads “Door hinges on any lift-off door must have safety pins or locks.” 71392

Given the level of competition that exists in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, it’s a small wonder that the folks from JEGS Mail Order ever have to make good on their longstanding policy to double the winnings of any driver who can win both the JEGS Allstars and the Route 66 NHRA Nationals each season.

http://www.nhra.net/2019/images/NHRARacer/detailed run schedule TK1_19.pdf

Thank you all for your patience as we completed required maintenance on our online systems due to an unexpected outage. NHRA Event Registration is back online, and open for all entries and withdrawals. If you already requested a withdrawal, these are being processed ASAP, no additional requests should be required. Due to the outage we will be extending the deadline for NHRA Heartland Nationals in Topeka. Withdrawals: 12pm PT Entries: 1pm PT For further a

Gary Ormsby Drive West of Topeka Blvd. & 77th St. has some very LARGE potholes that will be repaired starting on the 10th. If you can, please use Topeka Blvd, as you will not want large rigs traveling over that area. Thank you and we hope this helps avoid any problems! #HouseOfSpeed #HeartlandNats 71533

Thank you all for your patience as we completed required maintenance on our online systems due to an unexpected outage. NHRA Event Registration is back online, and open for all entries and withdrawals. If you already requested a withdrawal, these are being processed ASAP, no additional requests should be required. Due to the outage we will be extending the deadline for NHRA Heartland Nationals in Topeka. Withdrawals: 12pm PT Entries: 1pm PT For further assistan

Question: I have a slightly modified Snowmobile that I run at my local NHRA track in the motorcycle class. I wanted to know if I could add a small nitrous oxide system to my sled? I don’t believe it will run any quicker than 10.20 in the ¼-mile with nitrous. Answer: It is permitted for you to add a commercially available nitrous oxide system to your E.T. Snowmobile. Commercially available, thermostatically controlled, blanket-type warmer accepted. Any other external

In effort to provide additional time for the grounds to dry the following schedule will be implemented for parking starting Wednesday May 29th. Wednesday: 8:00 AM – Jegs Allstars 9:00 AM – Midway and pro team hospitality 10:30 AM – Sportsman 3:00 PM – Pro race teams Thursday: 7:30 AM parking to resume for anyone in the stack line Schedule subject to change based on weather conditions Thank you in advance for your cooperation, NHRA and Route 66 Raceway 71528

http://www.nhra.net/2019/images/NHRARacer/detailed run schedule CI1_19.pdf

Question: I’m building a rear engine dragster for Super Comp and one of my crew members said that he thought my brake line needed to be run inside of tubing where it passes the engine. Is this correct? I will be using steel braided brake line. Answer: No, that is not correct. In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook, section 21 General Regulations, page 16-17, 3:1 Brakes it reads “All brake lines on any rear-engine car must be protected inside tubing or be braided steel constructio

5/28/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Division 1 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 2014 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 350 currently rated at 372, has been increased by thirteen horsepower, to 385 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2019 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-

The NHRA disqualified Stock driver Jesse Alberts from the National Event at Virginia Motorsports Park the weekend of May 17th – 19th, 2019. During a post-race inspection, loose ballast was discovered. This violates Section 21, page 18, 4.3 Ballast of the 2019 NHRA Rulebook. 71506

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Based on SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown performance numbers from the first three races of the 2019 season, the NHRA Technical Department is reducing the minimum weight for the 2015 Drag Pak combination from 3,575 lbs. to 3,500 lbs. Additionally the 2019 Cobra Jet 351 supercharger overdrive is being reduced by (17.9) percent from (150.0) percent to (132.1) percent. To accomplish the supercharger overdrive reduction on the 2019 Cobra Jet 351, the upper supercharger pul

Question: Is there a requirement on the size of traction bar rod ends I can put on my Pro ET truck? Answer: Yes there is, in the 2019 NHRA Rulebook in the General Regulations section 21, pages 17-18, 3:5 Traction Bar Rod Ends it reads “Minimum requirement for rod ends on the front of all ladder-bar traction bars is ¾-inch steel. A rod end strap to keep ladder bar secured in the event of rod end failure mandatory in all classes. All traction devices that are not attach

Notice to Competitors Traveling to Maple Grove Raceway: Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine

Thank you to all the NHRA Sportsman drag racers that we met at the four-wide event in Charlotte at the end of April. We enjoyed many conversations and learned a lot about how our products can help in your racing efforts and in your business. We are proud to support NHRA Sportsman drag racers. We look forward to seeing many of you in the pits and at our product display in the Manufacturer’s Midway at the upcoming Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, IL, 5/30/19 - 6/2/19. Produc

Question: I was thinking about installing a removable steering wheel adapter on my Pro ET car. What NHRA rules would I need to follow? Answer: NHRA Classes 7.50 and quicker in the ¼-mile require the steering wheel hub to be certified to SFI spec 42.1. For your Pro ET car in the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21 page 17, 3:3 Steering it reads “Commercially available quick-disconnect steering wheels permitted (except as noted in class requirements). Adapter must be weld