Pacific Division News

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 10, 2016) Castrol Raceway, in Edmonton, Alberta, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network within the Northwest Division, NHRA’s Division 6, which features tracks from Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Saskatchewan, and Washington.

JEGS Automotive Inc., a leading supplier of automotive and auto racing parts and equipment, has signed an agreement with NHRA to continue as the title sponsor for the NHRA SPORTSnationals held at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., May 26-28, 2017.

I have a 64 Mustang with a roll bar that runs low 11’s. I was told that my low back bucket seats are properly supported by the cross bar but I still need a head protector. Is this correct? Answer: That is correct, General Regulations section 20 page 43 of the 2016 NHRA Rulebook reads. "In any car where a roll bar or roll cage is installed, a padded head protector must be provided at the back of the driver’s head and constructed in an attempt to prevent whiplash upon imp

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The wildly popular School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown returns for the 2017 season with an additional event added to the schedule. These series of events have seen increased car counts at races across the country and rabid interest from fans of the series.

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I plan to be running faster than 200 mph.What is the minimum size of the rear wing I will need on my Top Dragster? Answer: In the 2016 NHRA Rulebook section 6B Top Dragster on page 8, body, it states “A rear wing is mandatory on all cars that exceed 200 mph; minimum area 360 square inches, maximum 750 square inches, minimum height 55 inches (measured vertically from trailing edge to ground). Spill plates must be flat/straight and parallel and measure a minimum of 50 squar

Union County Dragway, located minutes south of Union, S.C., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network within the Southeastern Division, NHRA’s Division 2, which features tracks from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Puerto Rico.

11/01/2016 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Toyota NHRA Nationals event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 13-15 Chevrolet COPO, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 305 currently rated at 355, has been increased by twelve horsepower, to 367 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 2010 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 330

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2016 to 2017 Junior Drag Racing League (JDRL) Rule Amendments. These amendments document the JDRL rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2017. The 2017 JDRL Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2016 to 2017 JDRL Rule Amendments or by clicking 2016 to 2017 JDRL Rule Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Ame

JEGS Automotive, Inc., has extended its agreement with the NHRA as title sponsor of the JEGS Allstars event.

I’m going to update my Pro/Sportsman ET car from stock OEM seat belts to new SFI 16.1 seat belts and was looking where I can find some type of mounting illustration Answer: General Regulations Section 20 page 42 of the 2016 NHRA Rulebook,has an illustration of the mounting requirements for the Driver Restraint Systems. 68703

The NHRA Technical Department has released updates to the 2016 to 2017 Rule Amendments. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2017. The 2017 Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2016 to 2017 Rule Amendments or by clicking 2016 to 2017 Rules Amendments 68920

Cedar Falls Motorsports Park, located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network within the West Central Division. NHRA’s Division 5, features tracks from Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Credentials/Parking Open 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Tech Open 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Test n Tune ($50 – 2 Run Punch Card) Wednesday, November 2, 2016 6:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m.: Credentials and Parking Open 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Tech LODRS Spring Race will be running – there will be NO Test n Tune today – SEE SPRING RACE SCHEDULE FOR DETAILS Thursday, November 3, 2016 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Credentials an

In an effort to eliminate bottlenecking, confusion and aggravation, we are implementing a new 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 a reminder, staking is restricted for the upcoming event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This includes anything that would penetrate full thickness of the asphalt or concrete surfaces. The use of pinning mechanisms such as Ramset pins/ nails, hardened nails, Tapcons, etc. 3” or shorter and 5/16” or less in diameter are acceptable and do not need clearance. If you require concrete blocks, weights or staking clearance please contact Jeff Foster at 702-632-8226. A

My Pro ET car has a high front end; can I add a beam breaker to the bumper? Answer: General Regulations section 20 Page 19 of the 2016 NHRA Rulebook has wording on beam breakers in the Ground Clearance section. “Unless otherwise permitted by Class Requirements, the installation of a “beam breaker” in front of the body is restricted to extending no farther forward than the body or bumper and must satisfy the 3-inch ground-clearance requirement.” 68702

Racers and Crew may pick-up credentials early for this event at the Credentials building behind the main administration building (next to the black NHRA Trailer): Friday, October 28 Noon – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 29 Noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, October 30 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 1 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Credentials/Parking Open (Main Drag Strip gate 14) 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Tech Open 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tes