Pacific Division News

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10/16/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Dallas event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1974 Ford Maverick, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 140 currently rated at 146, has been increased by five horsepower, to 151 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or mo

Question: I have a full-bodied car that I race in Competition Eliminator. Are there any rules as to what window net I have to utilize? Answer: All full-bodied cars in Competition Eliminator must be equipped with a window net meeting SFI 27.1. Those window nets must be updated at two-year intervals from the date of manufacture. 69669

Question: Is there a rule on how the rubber boot mounted carburetor needs to be installed on our Jr Dragster? Answer: Yes there is. Carburetors that are mounted via rubber boots/adapters and clamps must have a secondary mechanical device (bolt, turnbuckle, bracket, etc.) securing the carburetor to the engine/intake manifold. 69668

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Question: Am I allowed to install a quick-disconnect steering wheel on my Pro E.T. car? Answer: Yes you are. This must be a commercially available quick-disconnect. Also, the adapter must be welded to the steering shaft. 69667

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Question: I have a flexible automatic transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1 in my Top Sportsman car. Could you tell me when it expires and will need to be recertified? Answer: A flexible automatic transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1 must be recertified every two years. 69666

Sept. 21, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1995 Buick 305 260/270 change to 350 260/293 70181

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2017 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2017 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 70183

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Sept. 20, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. 75-80 Ford 140 non turbo added cylinder head casting D9EE-AB 81-82 Ford 140 non turbo added cylinder head casting E1BE-AC 70177

9/18/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Woodburn event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1978 Buick Regal, entries with the 231 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 150 currently rated at 160, has been increased by seven horsepower, to 167 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or mo

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At each of the 5 SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown events, participants will be guaranteed an entry into the event. All factory stock showdown participants will need to have a minimum of one grade point to enter, follow the release date schedule posted on National Event Registration website and comply with NHRA’s entry/withdraw policy as posted on NHRARacer.com. Participants will need to contact the NHRA competition department at registration@nhra.com for an entry form.

Question: I recently purchased a car that utilizes a manual transmission. The floor around the transmission seems to have a lot of open area. Is this something that I need to correct prior to attending my first event with the car? Answer: Yes it is. We require all openings in the driver’s compartment around linkages, lines, wires, hoses, etc. to be sealed with grommets, boots, etc.. 69665