Pacific Division News

The NHRA has disqualified Joseph Welch from the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals for violating NHRA Rules. During the Technical Inspection process of Joseph’s Factory Stock Showdown entry, it was discovered the throttle body was modified. This decision is not appealable and prior to competing at the next event the throttle body must be in compliance with the 2018 NHRA Rulebook. 71162

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Based on performance numbers from the 2018 School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series, the NHRA Technical Department is increasing the minimum weight on all Dodge Challenger Drag Paks from 3,550 pounds to 3,575 pounds. All Chevrolet Camaro COPOs and Ford Mustang Cobra Jets with Whipple superchargers will have a reduction in minimum weight from 3,550 to 3,525 pounds. Ford Cobra Jets with 2.3 Eaton superchargers will have a reduction in mini

Question: I’m in the process of installing a diesel engine in a 1972 Chevy ½ ton truck that I would like to run in Super Street. Is it true that I can run nitrous oxide? Answer: You are correct. You can run nitrous oxide in any of the three “Super” categories if you run a diesel-turbocharged engine. Nitrous oxide is not allowed in any other engine/fuel combination. 70749

Dodge NHRA Nationals Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Participants, The timeline to withdraw from this weekend’s event has been extended until Wednesday, September 12th Noon PT as a result of the pending weather. If you elect to withdraw from the event prior to the noon deadline on Wednesday, your entry fee will be applied to your account as a credit for a future National Event entry. In addition if you withdraw from the event and purchased credentials, please email either Mich

Based on performance numbers from the 2018 School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series, the NHRA Technical Department is increasing the minimum weight on all Dodge Challenger Drag Paks from 3,550 pounds to 3,575 pounds. All Chevrolet Camaro COPOs and Ford Mustang Cobra Jets will have a reduction in minimum weight from 3,550 to 3,525 pounds. This rule change will go into effect immediately for the 2018 AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.

Question: I have a Super Pro Dragster that I recently purchased and I’m getting it ready to race at my local NHRA track. Looking at the ignition box it has an MSD 7531 is this legal? Answer: No, in the 2018 NHRA Rulebook, Section 21, page 37, ignition, it reads ”The use of any programmable multi-point rev limiter and or a rate of acceleration rpm limiter, either by themselves (e.g.., MSD 7561, MSD 7761) or integrated into the ignition system (e.g., MSD 7531), is prohib

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Question: I have just changed the transmission in my Super Comp dragster to a high-gear transbrake system. Do I need to change my transbrake button to a different style? Answer: In the 2018 NHRA Rulebook section 8, page 3 Transmission, it reads “Transmission that can utilize a high-gear transbrake must be supported by the use of two momentary buttons (one to arm the system, second as the main transbrake).” 70747

Due to schedule changes for the 2019 NHRA season, the 2019 Northeast Division JEGS Allstars Team will become final at the conclusion of the New England Dragway Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event September 7-9. The East Top Alcohol Regional Team will be finalized at the Gainesville Raceway Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in early 2019.

Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals Participants In an effort to reduce the impact on racers advancing through the semis this weekend (Aug 24-26) in Bowling Green, KY for the Division 3 Lucas Oil Regional event, a list of the four finalists names in each category will be forwarded to a NHRA official on site at Lucas Oil Raceway. Coordinating with the Lucas Oil Raceway security, the participants (only the participants – NO team mates) on the list will then be lead to

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2018 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2018 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 71125

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Aug. 22, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 302-400 2BBL added carb sizes 77-79 71120

Question: My Super Pro car runs 9.50 @ 144 mph in the 1/4-mile and my local NHRA Tech Inspector said I would need to have a parachute on my car before I could come back and run again. He said if you run quicker than 9.99 you need a parachute. Is this correct? Answer: Looking in the 2018 NHRA Rulebook in Section 4A, Super Pro, page 5, FRAME: 4, Parachute it reads “Mandatory on any car that runs 150 mph or faster.” You need to contact the track in question and ask if t

Aug. 21, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 2015 376 365 added intake #12686561 71118

Aug. 21, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Chev 350 225/290 corrected manual only to auto only 1987 SS/GT 71119

Reporting to the Vice President of Live Events, this position is responsible for handling the day-to-day Marketing and Operational functions at all National Events including organizing and implementing pre/post race ceremonies, assist with on and off site promotions and assist in the setup of signage, inflatables and staging for race events.

Effective Oct. 1, Jeff Conley (left) will become NHRA director of technical services and current Atlanta Dragway general manager William Tharpe (right) will take over Conley's role of Division 3 Director.

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