Pacific Division News

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Question: I am finishing up my new AA/AT Competition Eliminator car. Am I allowed to use a lockup converter in this car? Answer: In Competition eliminator lockup converters are prohibited. 70459

4/24/2018 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 changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 14-15 Chevrolet Copo, entries with the 427 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 450 currently rated at 483, has been increased by sixteen horsepower, to 499 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 1980 Dodge Mirada, entries with the 360 cubic inch e

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April 18, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. Pontiac 1969 added Trans Am 70695

Question: Are there any specifications for oil lines in Top Sportsman? Answer: All flexible-pressure oil lines, excluding return lines and any line 30psi or lower in pressure, must pass a minimum 300psi test for 30 seconds with no indications of separation, weeping, leaking, etc. Competitors may test and tag their own lines. Label must indicate date, psi, and tester ID; label must be impervious to fuel and brake-clean. 70458

4/17/2018 The horsepower rating for 1970 Chevrplet Camaro, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 300 currently rated at 296, has been decreased by ten horsepower, to 286 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. These changes are effective April 17, 2018. 70691

April 16, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. At the request of the Jones Engine Development the Jones cylinder head part number 283350 has been removed from the class guide. 70688

April 16, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. This change is in regards to the use of the Mopar Performance 3549884 (LD340) intake manifold for the 1968 thru 1970 Mopar Stock engines. On April 16th, 2018 the NHRA Tech Dept. deleted this part from the Blueprint specs. This was done following extensive research and review of our files from the manufacturer. This part was not an OEM part and was a dealer replacement. Per

4/16/2018 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA division 4 event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 69-70 Chevrolet Camaro, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 300 currently rated at 286, has been increased by ten horsepower, to 296 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 90-91 Chevrolet Corvette, entries with the 350 cubic i

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COMP ELIMINATOR FIREMATIC FIRST REACTOR AWARD $200 will be awarded per event (for all 7 LODRS events) to the first racer with the best .00X reaction time in a winning elimination round throughout eliminations. Tiebreaker would be who did it first. Single runs do not count. If no racer accomplishes this during the event, the $200 will roll over to the next event accumulating until won and then reset to $200. If the criteria are not met for the award at any of the 7 LODRS event

4/10/2018 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Four Wide event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1976 Ford Mustang, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 133 currently rated at 140, has been increased by eleven horsepower, to 151 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2018 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-secon

Question: I was told by my local technical inspector that my Advanced E.T. Drag car is required to have a fire extinguisher system. Is she correct? Answer: Your local technical inspector is correct. A 5-pound, minimum, fire extinguisher system is mandatory on all cars, except rear-engine cars without an enclosed cockpit. 70457

Restrictions on traffic flow into Royal Purple Raceway will be in place for the NHRA Spring Nationals, April 20-22, 2018. Failure to comply will result in you being redirected. State Highway 99 (The Grand Parkway-Exit #799) is a tolled roadway that requires a TxTag, TollTag, or EZTag to travel on. planning to arrive early in the week (Monday thru Thursday), who does not have one of the toll tags mentioned above will need to use State Highway 146 (Exit #797) or FM 3180 (Exit

NHRA recognizes how important the contingency program is to everyone and NHRA is looking for your help to grow and protect the program.

April 3, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. Chev 62-70 added SBC replacement heads for Super Stock 70642

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Question: Can I add a spoiler to the back of my Super Pro drag car? Answer: Yes you can. It must be permanently attached and be non-adjustable during the run. 70456