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Dear NHRA Tech Department, I am building a super comp/ top dragster over the winter break. I was looking into different types of tubing material and I was interested in Docol R8 Tubing. Is Docol R8 Tubing legal material to build my dragster? Docol Tubing Dan Tuesday Tech Question Answer Docol Tubing Dan, You are allowed to use Docol R8 tubing to build a super comp/ top dragster chassis. It is allowed for any SFI spec, when using the R8 tubing

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the latest version of the 2015 to 2016 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The amendment made today only increases the minimum weight of the Nostalgia Funny Cars from 2,250 lbs. to 2,300 lbs. The 2015 to 2016 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be found on NHRAracer.com under Rules. The complete 2016 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement will posted on NHRAracer.com later in Februa

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the latest version of the 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement Amendments and the 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement Amendments and the 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 65627

NHRA’s competition committee announced today that the longstanding 1-percent back-up policy to certify national record performances in the NHRA Mello Yello Series, J&A Service Pro Mod Series, and Lucas Oil Series Alcohol categories will no longer be required at NHRA Drag Racing Series events starting in 2016.

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 65617

The much anticipated return of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29 is taking shape with the event schedule being announced today.

All Race Teams, Over the last ten years Safety-Kleen has been supporting NHRA race teams with a comprehensive line of environmental services. In 2016, due to economic conditions in the oil industry Safety-Kleen will be reorganizing our support to the race teams. Safety-Kleen will be offering one program to all NHRA Pro Teams - The Safety-Kleen Motorsports Discount Pricing Program, this program will deliver you and your team the same quality service but at a deeply discounted

NHRA announced today that Aerospace Components, a leader in manufacturing high performance drag racing products, has extended its agreement as the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Excellence in Engineering Award at select NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events through the 2017 season.

Pre-event stacking at all facilities will begin no earlier that 7:00 AM on the dates posted below. Facility Date Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Winter) MONDAY, February, 8 Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Fall) MONDAY , November, 7 Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park TUESDAY, February, 23 Auto Plus Raceway at Gainesville MONDAY, March, 14 The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Spring) TUESDAY, March, 29 The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Fall) TUESDAY, October, 25 zMAX Dragway (Sp

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series logo is getting a bold new makeover in 2016. In coordination with Mello Yello’s recent unveiling of a modern logo design and packaging, NHRA and Mello Yello have constructed a new primary mark for the sport’s marquee national touring series to reflect the innovative, dynamic look.

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New NHRA competition license procedures announced in November are being implemented effective January 1, 2016. New license application forms and procedures are available online at nhraracer.com.

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released 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. 65579

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2015 to 2016 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The 2015 to 2016 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be found on NHRAracer.com under Rules. The complete 2016 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement will posted on NHRAracer.com later in February 2016 65575

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 1992 302 225 head casting F1ZZ-B Ford 75-76 351-400 throttle bore 1.686 change to 1.583 Ford 72-73 302 added head casting D2OE-BA 65568

The NHRA Technical Department released Horsepower changes December 21, 2015 after review and evaluation of written requests from Lucas Oil Sportsman Series competitors. All changes are effective January 1, 2016. Only those requests received by November 17, 2015 were considered during this scheduled evaluation. Any requests received after November 17, 2015 will be reviewed during the next scheduled evaluation of 2016. Letter review is part of NHRA's commitment to evaluating in

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 60-70 Ford FE added Edelbrock head part number 61857. 2015 Dodge Drag Pak 392 400/400 was a typo and should have been 392 430/430. 65569