Pacific Division News

The opening round of the 2016 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing season will be featured tonight in a one hour telecast on Fox Sports 2 (FS2) at 10 p.m. (ET) / 7 PT.

Dear NHRA Tech Department, I am new to the Jr Dragster program and I just recently purchased a Jr Dragster chassis for my son. Do I need to have this chassis certified in order to pass tech? I also have another question, how fast can my son go in his Jr Dragster? Jr Dragster Jim Tuesday Tech Question Answer Jr Dragster Jim, Your chassis you just purchased does not need to be certified by a tech inspector. We do have a guideline

Dear NHRA Tech Department, I want to build an 8 second car that has a uni-body frame. What SFI spec do I need to follow in order for my car to go that fast? Eight Second Eddy Tuesday Tech Question Answer Eight Second Eddy, You have two SFI specs that you can build an 8 second car with, 25.5B and 25.4B. The 25.5B spec is for a back-half chassis and is certified from 7.50 – 8.49 seconds. The 25.4B spec is for a full body chassis

There will be no changes to the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Policies which will be in effect at all NHRA Heritage Series events for the 2016 season. Racers are reminded to review these policies below, which are also listed on the NHRA Heritage Series website at http://www.nhrahotrodheritage.com/content/news.asp?articleid=28521&zoneid=148. There are a number of topics addressed including Multiple Entries, Parings/Ladders, Lane Choice, Deep Staging and Burnouts. The 2016 seaso

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Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park has arranged for competitors, midway displays and vendors to leave their tractor trailers on property beginning on Monday at 9:00 am on February 15th. For a $150 fee, payable at the gate by cash or credit card, 24 hour security will be provided. Any professional team, midway display and vendor will not have to move their tractor trailers until parking begins on Wednesday, February 24th. Beginning Tuesday at 7:00 AM on February 23rd all spo

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NHRA officials announced today that The Big Country Race Way near Abilene, Texas, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of Division 4, the South Central Division.

NHRA officials announced today that Miramichi Dragway, in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of Division 1, the Northeast Division.

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NHRA officials announced today that Walla Walla Drag Strip in Walla Walla, Wash., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of Division 6, the Northwest Division, after a stint with the IHRA.

AMALIE Motor Oil is proud to announce our increased presence in the National Hot Rod Association contingency program with postings that exceed $245,000 in available awards for all Mello Yello, Lucas Oil Drag Racing, J&A Services Pro Mod and Summit ET Racing Series Finals events for the entire 2016 season. In addition to the quality products that were part of our 2015 program, AMALIE is adding several new winning products, including our new AMALIE brake parts cleaner. Racers

Dear NHRA Tech Department, I was looking at replacing my fuel cell in my super gas car. Would I have to ground this fuel cell in order for it to pass tech since it’s made of plastic and has no metal to ground it? Fuel Cell Fred Tuesday Tech Question Answer Fuel Cell Fred, The NHRA Rulebook states in General Regulations, 1:5 Fuel Systems, Tanks, “Nonmetallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame”. The fuel cell you are

The 1974 inaugural SPORTSnationals champions have been named Grand Marshals and longtime North Central Division starter Bill “Redman” Floyd will be honored as the Honorary Starter when the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., May 27-29.

The NHRA Technical Department recently made corrections to the 2016 Ford Cobra Jet 302 575 (supercharger pulley) blueprint specifications. 65652

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2016 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2016 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 65653

The NHRA Technical Department has released corrections to the 2016 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2016 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 65654

The NHRA Technical Department recently added the 2016 Ford Cobra Jet 302 385, 302 575 and 429 470 to the blueprint specifications. 65638

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1965 Chevelle 327 250 separated auto/manual transmission 1969 Camaro 350 300 separated flat and cowl hoods for Stock 1969 Camaro 427 425 separated aluminum and iron heads Ford 302 385/385 added to class guide 2016 Cobra Jet Ford 302 575/575 added to class guide 2016 Cobra Jet Ford 429 470/470 added to class guide 2016 Cobra Jet 65637

Stock/SS Horsepower Changes complete for 2nd half rating period 2015 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected Buick 350 195 272 268 1972 GS Chev 327 250 249 245 1964 Chevelle Chev 327 250 251 245 1964 Full size Mopar 340 275 304