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I am new to drag racing, and I am currently building a Super Pro Dragster. I was told that the delay box must be NHRA Accepted. How do I find what delay box is legal for my application? Answer: A full list of all NHRA Accepted products is available on NHRARacer.com. Simply navigate to the site, look at the column on the left and find the link labeled NHRA Accepted Products. The resulting page gives you a link to the Accepted Products List as well as information as to how new

11/14/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Las Vegas event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1975 Ford Mustang, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 129 currently rated at 149, has been increased by seven horsepower, to 156 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or

New rules were released today to correct errors made in the original release of November 1st, 2017. These corrections include the removal of the 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet 330, 500 HP, 4.0L Whipple supercharger and the 2012 Mustang Cobra Jet 330, 510HP, 4.0L Whipple supercharger combinations. These two combinations were never previously permitted in the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown and they were added in error by the manufacturer. Also,

Question: My son’s Jr. Dragster has suspension in both the front and rear of the car. Are there any rules regarding how much travel the car can have? Answer: In the 2017 NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook, page 34, Suspension, it states, “Suspension permitted; maximum upward suspension travel 2 inches.” 70267

11/6/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Las Vegas event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1975 Ford Mustang, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 129 currently rated at 144, has been increased by five horsepower, to 149 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or m

The NHRA imposed an indefinite suspension of competition privileges against Larry Dixon for violating NHRA Rules, particularly Section 1.3.1 Participant Conduct and 1.6.3 Chassis Inspection of the 2017 NHRA Rulebook. NHRA Tech Department discovered the use of a NHRA chassis tag on an unauthorized and unapproved two seat dragster. Any further incidents could result in further action. Larry can appeal the decision, per the 2017 NHRA Rulebook. 70353

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A massive recall was issued Thursday of 37.8 million fire extinguishers sold across the United States and an additional 2.7 million sold in Canada because they have repeatedly fail to work properly, if at all.

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series returns to premiere racing facilities during the 17th consecutive year for the upcoming 2018 season.

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2017 to 2018 JDRL Rulebook Amendments. These amendments document the JDRL rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2018. The 2017 to 2018 JDRL Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2017 to 2018 JDRL Rule Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments. 70348

At the seven School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown events to be held in 2018, competitors will qualify and compete in their own separate eliminator from Stock. Fields at all events will be expanded to (16) cars. Those not qualifying will not be permitted to run in the Stock eliminator as in past years. The SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown qualifiers will be competing for the NHRA Wally trophy, event champion’s jacket and an event purse.

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2017 to 2018 NHRA Rulebook Amendments. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2018. The 2017 to 2018 NHRA Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2017 to 2018 NHRA Rule Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments. 70347

len Cromwell, who rose through NHRA’s ranks from Division Director to become Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing, has been promoted to NHRA President, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Cromwell succeeds Peter Clifford, who will assume the newly created post of Chief Executive Officer.

Question: I am changing my Top Dragster over to a dry sump oil system. I am getting ready to fit the appropriate oil lines. I heard that these lines have to be tested. Could you please explain? Answer: You are correct; some of these new lines will need to be tested. All flexible-pressure oil lines that will be subject to pressures greater than 30 psi must pass a minimum 300 psi test for 30 seconds with no indications of separation, weeping, leaking, etc. You are allowed

10/31/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Las Vegas event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 88-89 GM RWD, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 230 currently rated at 270, has been increased by nine horsepower, to 279 horsepower; for Super Stock GT Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds

Question: I recently purchased a supercharged rear-engine dragster that I will be bracket racing at my local track. The car should run in the low 7 to high 6 second range. Could you please tell me what type of helmet I will need? Answer: For the car you described, you will need to wear a full-face Snell 2010 or 2015 helmet and shield. 69670