Pacific Division News

FOR THOSE WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE SPRING LODRS EVENT ON 11/2/16 – PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE FOR THAT EVENT. 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, October 28: Noon – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 29: Noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, October 30: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Beginning on Tuesday, November 1 at 9 a.m. you will need LODRS credentials to en

Can I paint the face of my Dzus button fasteners to match my car? Answer: General Regulations section 20 Page 19 of the 2016 NHRA Rulebook has wording on fastener buttons. “All self-locking fastener buttons must be metallic. All self-locking fastener buttons may be painted any color on their face, but must be WHITE or SILVER ONLY under the face.” 68701

The AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals and the Dodge NHRA Nationals are switching their event dates for the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, NHRA officials announced Tuesday.

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Recently there have been reports in the news about fires associated with lithium ion and lithium polymer batteries used in consumer products. At an NHRA event this past weekend, The NHRA Technical Department observed a similar type of fire associated with a lithium ion battery used in a racecar application. As a precautionary measure, we would like to remind anyone installing these types of batteries in a vehicle to make sure that nothing can rub through or puncture the batte

I am currently putting together a 2010 Camaro to race in SST, SG & ET. I wanted to get clarification on the rules in regards to using the Drive by Wire throttle system. I am planning on using the factory pedal which is electronic only. The pedal will control a factory style Drive by Wire throttle body. For the ignition and fuel control, I plan on using the Holley Dominator EFI engine management system. Is this combination legal to use in these classes. Answer: Yes it i

10/04/2016 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Dodge NHRA Nationals event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 2016 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 575 currently rated at 575, has been increased by twenty five horsepower, to 600 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2016 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run

Oct. 4, 2016 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 92-98 GM 350 added Edelbrock cylinder head 61917 SS only 80-92 GM 305 added World cylinder head 043600 SS only 78-89 Mopar corrected replacement cylinder head horsepower 68768

9/27/2016 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LODRS division 7 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1976 Ford Maverick, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 133 currently rated at 138, has been increased by eleven horsepower, to 149 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2016 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.2

Paris Drag Strip, located in Paris Texas, has renewed its long standing NHRA Member Track Network participation in advance of the 2017 season when the facility reopens under new management. The track is part of Division 4, the South Central division.

I have a S/Pro Dragster that will be running 7.60 in the 1/4-mile and about 4.80 in the 1/8-mile and want to make sure that I have the correct rollcage padding. Do I need the SFI Spec 45.1 rollcage padding? Answer: Roll cage padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 mandatory on any vehicle running 9.99 (*6.39) or quicker. Padding must be used anywhere driver's helmet may come in contact with roll cage. 68677

Due to the pending weather forecast, pit parking for SS / STK / SC / SG / Comp & Top Alcohol categories will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday 9/28. Midway and Pros schedules will remain as posted on NHRARacer.com. Thank you in advance for your cooperation”.

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Four tracks owned by racing businessman Ozzy Moya, have joined the NHRA Member Track Network and all the facilities will be part of Division 2. Orlando Speed World Dragway in Orlando, Fla., Lakeland Drag Strip in Lakeland, Fla., South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Ga., and Emerald Coast Dragway in Holt, Fla., will join the Southeast division

I have a full-bodied, hardtop, Pro E.T car that runs 11.60's in the 1/4-mile. I have SFI Spec. 16.1 seat belts that are punch-out dated 10/2015. Are they legal for my car? Answer: If the Pro E.T. full-bodied, hardtop car runs slower than 11.49 in the 1/4-mile, than expired SFI Spec. 16.1 seat belts are acceptable and probably better than old standard style O.E.M. seat belts. If the car ran quicker than 11.49 in the 1/4-mile SFI Spec. 16.1 seat belts updated at two-year i

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I am putting a new engine combination together for my Top Dragster. It will be 400 cubic inches in displacement with a screw-type supercharger. I looked in the Top Dragster rules section, but did not see any limit to what overdrive I can run. Does this mean I can run as much as I want? Answer: No, you cannot run as much overdrive as you want. In General Regulations 1:10, you will see that your new combination will be limited to 2.04 maximum overdrive. 67444

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What type of ignition system am I allowed to use on my Jr. Dragster? Answer: You must use either a magneto or battery ignition system. When a battery ignition is used, the MSD Small Engine Ignition kits 41500 and 41510 and MSD ignition unit 42231 are the only accepted units for NHRA competition. 67443