Pacific Division News

Stock Horsepower Correction for 1st half rating period 2017 Engine OEM NHRA New Make CID HP HP HP Years Affected Ford 302 133 154 153 1976 Maverick Ford 302 129 140 144 1975 Mustang Ford 302 350 368 363 2014 Cobra Jet Ford 302 350 378

Question: I have an original 2013 ZL-1 Camaro, can I bracket race the car as it is from the factory with no modifications in any way? Answer: For all 2008 OEM model-year and newer unaltered production cars running slower than 9.99 and 135 mph, they do not have to meet the requirements and specifications for the Summit Racing Series unless the car is a T-top or convertible. All drivers, however, must meet the helmet and protective clothing requirements. 69373

The following Stock/Super Stock horsepower changes were released June 27, 2017 produced by the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS). This is the first of two scheduled horsepower adjustments for this year. All changes are effective June 27, 2017. 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 data comp

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images//Slow AveragesNO1.pdf

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images//Fast AveragesNO1m.pdf

In a special drawing for the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship, four NHRA Divisions were selected to send an extra racer to compete for the national championship at the season ending Automobile Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.

A special drawing for the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship will be held at the upcoming Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images//Fast AveragesBT1m.pdf

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images//Slow AveragesBT1.pdf

Question: Am I required to have 6-point seat belts in my Top Sportsman car? Answer: No, a 6 point driver restraint system is not mandatory for Top Sportsman. 69372

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images/NHRARacer/detailed_run_schedule-17_NO.pdf

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images//Fast Averages ENJ.xlsm

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images//Slow Averages ENJ.xls

June 14, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. 12-15 Chev COPO 427 425-430 added alternate cylinder head 19354231 69809

June 14, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1983 Chev Camaro 305 200/275 change to 305 200/263 69808

Question: I am finishing up the chassis on my new altered that I plan to debut this season. I would like to install a rear wing, but I would like to know if there are any rules I should be aware of before mounting it to the roll cage. Answer: When mounting a wing to the roll cage, you must ensure that it is only mounted via plates and/or short brackets. The maximum distance, center-to-center, from the upper wing tab and the lower roll cage tab bolts is 6 inches. 69371

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images/NHRARacer/detailed_run_schedule_BT1.pdf

6/13/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Englishtown event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 83-87 Chevrolet Camaro, entries with the 305 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 155-200 currently rated at 263, has been increased by twelve horsepower, to 275 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20

Question: I am putting the finishing touches on 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. Please refer to Section 12 of the 2017 NHRA Rulebook for more information. 69370

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images/NHRARacer/detailed_run_schedule _17_EN1.pdf