Pacific Division News

Oct. 5, 2022 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. Chev 68-69 396 375/412 change to 396 375/399 Nova Stk Ford 71,73 all cougar corrected wheelbase Mopar 64-65 and 68 426 425 race Hemi added alternate cylinder heads SS Mopar 65-71 426 425 Hemi added alternate cylinder heads SS 72661

After lengthy discussions with Racers, the SRAC, the Top Alcohol Rules Committee and the Rules Review Panel; NHRA has made the following changes to the A/Fuel Funny Car combination for 2023: 2300 lb minimum weight; 5.35 lb/cubic inch Maximum 90% nitromethane Maximum 2” rear wicker 72658

In an effort to bring Stock and Super Stock back to its grass roots of being performance-based eliminators, and lengthy discussions with Racers, the SRAC, the Stock/Super Stock Rules Committee and the Rules Review Panel; NHRA has made the following changes to the Automatic Horsepower Factoring system (AHFS) for 2023. · All runs count for end of year average · No automatic adjustments · No mineshaft Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) The AHFS

The NHRA Technical Department is implementing change for parity in category. The changes listed below is for immediate implementation for the category. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you soon. Roots Supercharger: Maximum supercharger overdrive limit is 16.5 percent for all combinations. Weight adder: Any 4.9 bore space supercharged combination add 25lbs to base weight. These rule changes will go into effect immediately. NHRA reserves the

9/27/2022 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Carolina Nationals event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 88-89 GM Camaro/Firebird, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 225-230 currently rated at 270, has been increased by twelve horsepower, to 282 horsepower: for Super Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2022 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System out

George Vignogna was disqualified from the 37th Annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA September 15-18, 2022 for violating the rules related to maximum valve lift. 72652

Russell Linke was disqualified from the 37th Annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA September 15-18, 2022 for violating minimum deck/gasket requirements. 72651

September 18, 2022 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 19-22 350 630 added alternate intercooler 72650

Don Preece was disqualified from the event and was fined $1,000 for having his fire bottles pinned while making a pass with his Top Sportsman entry during Round 1 of Eliminations at LODRS 1-7 at New England Dragway in Epping, NH. The fine will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Safety Safari. The fine is appealable. 72645

NHRA has updated the electronic version of the 2022 NHRA Rulebook to reflect all of the rule amendments made through 8/22/2022. The 2022 NHRA Rulebook can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 72638

8/30/2022 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Division 1 event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 1987 Chevrolet El Camino, entries with the 262 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 140 currently rated at 140, has been increased by eleven horsepower, to 151 horsepower: for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2022 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run

WELD WHEEL RE-CERTIFICATION AT U.S. NATS Attention all racers who have weld DBL wheels requiring certification. Todd from Jerry Bickel Race Cars will be at the US Nationals on Friday Saturday and Sunday to cert wheels. You can contact him there his phone number is 636-295-6497 www.jerrybickel.com (636) 356-4727 72635

Tony Schumacher was fined $10,000 for driving a vehicle that had two disabled safety systems, and an additional $10,000 for bypassing a performance restriction device for a total fine of $20,000. In addition, Mr. Schumacher will forfeit 50 championship points. These infractions occurred on Mr. Schumacher’s Top Fuel entry during round 2 of eliminations of the Lucas Oil Nationals event at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, MN. The fine will be dedicated to enhancing

Jim Campbell was fined $2,500 for not having his parachutes properly attached while making a pass with his Funny Car entry during Q1 of the Lucas Oil Nationals event at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, MN. This infraction resulted in both parachutes coming off the car when they were deployed at the end of the run. The fine will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Safety Safari. The fine is appealable. 72631

Lance Abbott had a run disqualified and was fined $1,000 for having his fire bottles pinned while making a pass with his Top Sportsman entry during the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmour held August 12th through August 14th, 2022. The fine will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Safety Safari. The fine is appealable. 72622

Based on Pro Stock Motorcycle performance data, the NHRA Technical Department is increasing the minimum weight of the 4-valve Suzuki up to 113 CID entries from 625 pounds to 630 pounds. The S&S and VTwin VH160 will be reduced from 640 pounds to 635 pounds. All other minimum weights will remain the same. This rule change 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 categ

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2022 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2022 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 72618

Mark McDonald had a run disqualified and was fined $1,000 for having one of his parachutes pinned while making a pass with his Top Sportsman entry during the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmour held August 12th through August 14th, 2022. The fine will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Safety Safari. The fine is appealable. 72620

Rod Moore had a run disqualified and was fined $1,000 for having his fire bottles pinned while making a pass with his Top Sportsman entry during the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmour held August 12th through August 14th, 2022. The fine will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Safety Safari. The fine is appealable. 72624

The following action has been taken against Chad Head regarding an incident that occurred during the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented by PetArmour held August 12th through August 14th, 2022. As a result of the incident, Head has been fined twelve hundred and fifty dollars ($1,250) for conduct deemed to be out of order which resulted in damage to an NHRA measurement tool. The fine will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Safety Safari. The fine is appealable. 72