Pacific Division News

The local NHRA Tech Inspector said I need to make my passenger door operative from the outside on my Super Pro Camaro. Is that true for their track only or all NHRA tracks? Answer: That is true for any NHRA track. You would need to follow the 2017 NHRA Rulebook section 20, page 31, Interior: 6, 6.1 Drivers Compartment. It states “Both doors must be functional from the inside and outside on all full-bodied cars.” 69232

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The schedule of Jr. Dragster championship events in NHRA’s seven divisions has been set, and once again Divisions 1-6 will use a single championship race to decide champions while Division 7 racers will compete in a 10-race points series.

Wichita Raceway Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in the South Central Division, NHRA’s Division 4, which features tracks in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

The local NHRA Tech Inspector said I need to make my passenger door operative from the outside on my Super Pro Camaro. Is that true for their track only or all NHRA tracks? Answer: That is true for any NHRA track. You would need to follow the 2017 NHRA Rulebook section 20, page 31, Interior: 6, 6.1 Drivers Compartment. It states “Both doors must be functional from the inside and outside on all full-bodied cars.” 69231

3/20/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Gatornationals event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 63-64 Dodge, Plymouth, entries with the 383 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 330 currently rated at 280, has been increased by twelve horsepower, to 292 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 2010 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 352 cubic i

Jeff Conley has been named as NHRA’s North Central Division Director (Division 3). The North Central Division includes tracks in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and is home to four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events. Conley began working with the North Central division in 2007 as a member of the certification team.

In an effort to eliminate bottlenecking, confusion, and aggravation, we will be using a number card system at The Strip at LVMS this year for sportsman stacking. Competitors will be given a numbered card, and rigs will be brought into the pits in order based on the number on the cards. As per the NHRA Schedule at: (Click Here for Schedule), stacking for the Denso Spark Plug NHRA Nationals at The Strip begins at 7 a.m., Wednesday, March 29th. Racers who stack prior to the appo

We will be pre-selling credentials for the LODRS event as follows: Location: Ticketing building behind main administration building (next to black NHRA trailer) Friday, March 31: Noon – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1: Noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, April 2: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Beginning on Wednesday, April 5th at 11 a.m. you will need LODRS credentials to enter the pit area. If you will be arriving outside of the normal event hours (listed below) please

The 2017 SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown season will kick off this week at the Amaile Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Over 20 of the quickest and fastest Camaros, Challengers and Mustangs will be competing for a spot in the 8-car field for an opportunity to showcase their race cars on Saturday and Sunday for bragging rights and the NHRA Wally. In addition to the competing for bragging rights and the NHRA Wally at the Amaile Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, SAM Tech NHRA F

For almost 50 years racers have come to depend on Moroso Performance Products to help get their car to winners circle. With a full line of Oil System and must have racing products it’s important that the factory support goes farther than just the purchase.

I am putting a roll bar in my daily driver so that I am able to meet the safety requirements at the speed I am running. Being a daily driver, can the rear crossbar be bolted in so that I can still have good access to the back seat? Answer: No, the cross bar may not be bolted in. In the 2017 NHRA Rulebook, Section 20, page 21 it states, “Crossbar and rear braces must be welded to main hoop.” 69230

All super stock and stock competitors must have made a valid qualifying attempt prior to round one of class eliminations to be placed on the ladder for class eliminations. If a competitor is unable to make a qualifying attempt prior to the round one of class, they can make a qualifying pass at the conclusion of round one of class. 69386

3/14/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LORDS event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 2015 Dodge Drag Pak, entries with the 354 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 530 currently rated at 530, has been increased by twenty eight horsepower, to 558 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-second

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March 6, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently added intake manifold casting to the blueprint specifications. 1966 Mopar 273 2536560 1967 Mopar 273 2536559 69360

I’m running a low eight second Super Pro dragster and I would like to use a head and neck restraint system. I was told I would still need to use my neck collar. Is this correct? Answer: In the 2017 NHRA Rulebook, section 4A, page 8, it states “If SFI Spec 3.3 neck collar is required and driver opts to use head and neck restraint system instead, then SFI Spec 3.3 head sock or SFI Spec 3.3 skirted helmet mandatory.” 69229

March 6, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1977 Buick Regal 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270 1977 Chev Chevelle 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270 auto 1977 Chev Chevelle 350 170 270 change to 350 170/275 man 1970 Dodge Challenger 440 390/400 change to 440 390/382 1964 Mopar 330, Savoy 426 425/415 change to 426 425/405 69359

NHRA announced today the addition of a new contingency program for the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown with more than 20 postings for the specialty event.

Can I have a momentary cutoff switch in my Jr. Dragster cockpit if I have a separate cutoff toggle switch? Answer: Yes you can. In the 2017 NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook, page 39, Buttons/Switches, it states, “Entrants are allowed to use a total of two buttons in the cockpit. One of these switches/buttons is for the ignition shutoff, which cannot be momentary and cannot be reset from the driver’s compartment; the second is available for any function (including