Pacific Division News

Mike Gadsen has been placed on indefinite suspension due to being involved in an altercation at Gainesville Raceway on September 22, 2023. His actions violated NHRA’s rules regarding Participant Conduct. During the term of his suspension, he will not be permitted to compete at an NHRA sanctioned event or an NHRA member track event. 72882

Mike Flair has been placed on indefinite suspension due to being involved in an altercation at Gainesville Raceway on September 22, 2023. His actions violated NHRA’s rules regarding Participant Conduct. During the term of his suspension, he will not be permitted to compete at an NHRA sanctioned event or an NHRA member track event. 72881

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2023 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2023 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. These amendments include the following changes…See the latest amendments for complete details. Section 21: General Regulations 1:13, Vent Tubes, Breathers – Routing of vent tubes/hoses through driver’s compart

Based on the FLEXJET NHRA Factory Stock Showdown performance numbers from the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technologies in St. Louis, IL, the NHRA Technical Department is reducing the supercharger overdrive by changing the upper supercharger pulley for the 2021 Dodge Drag Pak from 3.500 inches to 3.750 inches. The minimum weight will also be reduced by 50 pounds, from 3575 to 3525. These rule changes will go into effect immediately. NHRA reserves the right in the fut

Tony Stewart was disqualified in his Top Alcohol Dragster for the use of an unapproved ignition part during the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals held September 22-24, 2023. This disqualification is not appealable. 72878

Journey Merrill was disqualified in their Junior Dragster for making a pass during eliminations of the D-6 Summit ET Finals at Woodburn Dragstrip at an elapse time of 7.017 seconds and a speed of 94.04 miles per hour. The pass was below the minimum of 8.50 seconds and resulted in a disqualification from the event. This disqualification is not appealable. 72871

Charley Waples was disqualified in his Top Dragster from Event 1 of LODRS 6-6. Waples made a pass in the 1st round of Eliminations at 5.991 seconds. His pass was below the minimum of 6.00 seconds and resulted in his disqualification from the event. This disqualification is not appealable. 72869

NHRA has updated the digital version of the 2023 NHRA Rulebook to reflect all of the rule amendments made through 8/23/2023. The 2023 NHRA Rulebook can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 72867

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2023 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2023 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. These amendments include the following changes… Section 4H: Electric-Powered Vehicle – Battery Charging. Section 21: General Regulations, Supercharger Restraint – Ball-lock pin attachment to engine brackets pr

Holden Laris was disqualified in his Top Dragster from the Lucas Oil Nationals. Holden made a pass in the 2nd round of Qualifications at 5.997 seconds. His pass was below the minimum of 6.00 seconds and resulted in his disqualification from the event. This disqualification is not appealable. 72865

The NHRA Technical department wants to remind all Stock and Super Stock competitor’s the use of any electronic starting line enhancer, in these categories, is prohibited. The 2023 NHRA Rulebook, section 21 page 10 1:12 THROTTLE reads in-part “Per Class Requirements throttle control must be manually operated by driver’s foot; electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or any other device may in no way affect the initial throttle operation." 72864

NHRA has updated the electronic version of the 2023 JDRL Rulebook to reflect all of the rule amendments made through 7/05/2023. The 2023 JDRL Rulebook can be found under the Tech, Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 72861

Chris Case has had his competition privileges suspended for one year for having a physical altercation with one of the driver/participants at the Eastern Conference Junior Drag Racing League Final. The suspension is appealable. 72857

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The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2023 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2023 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. These amendments include the following changes… Pro Stock Motorcycle – Minimum weights changed. Top Fuel – Chassis Specification updated. 72838

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Based on Pro Stock Motorcycle performance data, the NHRA Technical Department has made the following parity changes. These rule changes will go into effect immediately. NHRA reserves the right in the future to make additional rule changes to control performance and maintain parity in the category. S and S (must be NHRA-accepted) Gen 1 (up to 160 cid; 60-degree angle, 2-valve, pushrod)- 635 625 pounds Gen 2 (up to 160 cid; 60-degree angle, 2-valve, pushrod)- 635 625 pounds

The current version of SFI specification 2.3, designated by SFI as Specification 2.3U dated effective May 7, 2021 (hereinafter “2.3U”), provides in part as follows on page 24, section VI, “TUBING SPECIFICATIONS – FRONT HALF”: Tubing Minimum Maximum Bay Length 1.25 x .065” 34” At present, NHRA plans to amend the NHRA Rulebook for 2024 to provide that 2.3U will apply except that the “Tubing Minimum” for the front half top and bottom frame rails will be 1.25 x .058”. SFI

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2023 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2023 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. These amendments include the following changes… Electric Vehicle – Hybrids with Internal Combustion Engine prohibited. FSS – 2019 Mustang Cobra Jet 327 with Iron Block Parity Change. PM – Screw Supercharger Pa

NHRA has updated the digital version of the 2023 NHRA Rulebook to reflect all of the rule amendments made through 6/30/2023. The 2023 NHRA Rulebook can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 72832