Pacific Division News

As a kickoff to the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Stock and Super Stock “class” eliminations will be moved one week earlier into the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event, commonly known as the Baby-Gators, in Gainesville, Fla.

Beginning in 2019, the minimum class index for Top Sportsman and Top Dragster will move from 6.00 to 6.10. The maximum dial in will not change.

Question: In my Top Sportsman car, Do I need to wear a head & neck device? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 7A page 6, Top Sportsman, NECK COLLAR/HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT DEVICE/SYSTEM A head and neck restraint device/system meeting SFI 38.1 mandatory. 71327

Jan. 22, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Ford 330 425 added VMP SC #VMPG3R-6H066-AA-23 08 CJ Ford 330 435 added VMP SC #VMPG3R-6H066-AA-23 10 CJ Ford 330 450 added VMP SC #VMPG3R-6H066-AA-23 12 CJ 71345

Stock/SS Horsepower Changes complete for 2nd half rating period 2018 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected Chev 327 250 261 257 1968 GT RWD GM 350 160 279 275 1978 Firebird GM 350 210-225 289 285 1987 GT FWD GM 350 210-225 275 29

Jan. 22, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. GM 346 added AccuFab replacement throttle body C75-2 99-02 71346

Question: I have been running my 1968 Pontiac GTO for a number of years. I was told by an NHRA Tech Inspector that I need to install a head protector since I have low back seats. Is this correct? Answer: The NHRA Tech Inspector told you correctly. General Regulations 10:6 Head Protector it states “In any car where a roll bar or roll cage is installed, a padded head protector must be provided at the back of the driver’s head and constructed in an attempt to prevent whip

NHRA has elected to move the Top Dragster category from St. Louis to Epping for 2019. After further evaluation of last year’s St Louis event we believe it is best to relocate the category. NHRA’s goal is to provide the best experience for everyone and we believe the change will help us reach this goal. 71318

Question: I’m installing a new fuel cell in the trunk of my Pro ET car. If I use an aluminum fuel cell will I still need to run a ground wire to it? Answer: Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook in the General Regulations section 21, page 4, 1:5 Fuel Systems, Tanks: the last sentence states “Nonmetallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame”. So to answer your question, an aluminum fuel cell is automatically grounded by mounting it to the frame and in turn no additional

The two premier events for the NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League, the wildly popular series for young NHRA racers will return to familiar surroundings for the 2019 season.

The NHRA and Evans Coolant would like to wish you a Happy New Year! 70275

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The NHRA and Evans Coolant would like to wish you a Merry Christmas! 71090

The NHRA Technical Department released Horsepower changes December 21, 2018 after review and evaluation of written requests from Lucas Oil Sportsman Series competitors. All changes are effective January 1, 2019. Only those requests received by November 13, 2018 were considered during this scheduled evaluation. Any requests received after November 13, 2018 will be reviewed during the next scheduled evaluation of 2019. Letter review is part of NHRA's commitment to evaluating in

The following Stock/Super Stock horsepower changes were released December 21, 2018 produced by the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS). This is the second of two scheduled horsepower adjustments for this year. All changes are effective January 1, 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 d

Question: I see that they make a swing-away steering column. Would I be able to put a removable steering wheel on the swing-away steering shaft? Answer: Yes you can. Per the 2018 NHRA Rulebook, section 21, page 17, 3.3 Steering, the last sentence states “NHRA-accepted swing-away steering column permitted with removable steering wheel.” 71089

Question: I’m going to add a fire extinguisher in my Pro ET race car. What rules do I need to follow? Answer: Per the 2018 NHRA Rulebook Section 21, page 38. It is recommended that each contestant have a loaded, serviceable fire extinguisher in their race car, available for immediate use. Dry chemical or CO2-type, 2 ½-pound minimum size recommended. Must be mounted in a secure manner; use of flip-open-type clamps prohibited. Flip-open-type metal clamps with locking

Question: We are preparing a dragster for Super Comp. he question we have is, our transmission case was SFI 4.1 certified and the tag is punched out November 2013. The case is 5 years old and needs to be re-certified, are we permitted to run a SFI 4.1 shield over the case? Answer: You would be able to add an SFI 4.1 transmission shield over your expired aftermarket case and it would be legal. The other thing to remember is that the aftermarket case was also SFI 30.1 f

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. 71301

Question: Does NHRA have a place on the internet to get racer information? I’m looking for things like NHRA-Accepted products and race schedules. Answer: Yes, our website, www.NHRARacer.com is where you can find all sorts of NHRA racer information. When you open the site along the left side it has some of the following. Latest Updates: which has racer bulletins, HP adjustments, etc. Competition: that has national event schedules, NHRA Division contacts, license an