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The weight breaks amendments for FGT posted on 1/28/2020 and 1/31/2020 have been modified to revert back to the original weight breaks in the 2020 printed rulebook. The updated weight breaks shown below for FGT have also been corrected in the 2/3/2020 release of the 2020 NHRA Rulebook Amendments that can be found on NHRARacer.com under Rules/NHRA Rulebook/2020 Rulebook. SECTION 12B: SUPER STOCK/GT, CLASS WEIGHT BREAKS (Changes only to FGT, GT remains the same) (Page 12) (1

Feb. 3, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 12-15 427 425-430 COPO Camaro removed SS only for alt head castings Chev 1983 305 150 added alt. intake 14017053 Chev 1984 305 180 added alt. intake 14014432 Olds 1980 350 170 added alt. intake 14014440, 14057055, 14057053 Olds 1983 305 150 added alt. intake 14031391 Pont 1981 305 145 added alt. intake 14057055 Pont 1983 305 150 added alt. intake 14017053 Pon

Effective January 30, 2020, there will be four (4) fuels allowed in Competition Eliminator: Sunoco SR18, Sunoco MaxNOS, Sunoco Maximal and VP C25. With this change, Sunoco, the “Official Fuel of NHRA,” will broaden its NHRA presence by participating in NHRA’s Youth and Education Services (“YES”) program at national events, as well as continuing to support sportsman racing through its strong participation in the NHRA Contingency Program. The Accepted Products list can be f

Jan. 29, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Pont 421 405 corrected steel/aluminum hp Catalina 62 Pont 421 405 added automatic Catalina 62 71734

Jan. 29, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 351 570 corrected throttle body part # and size 2019 71733

After working closely with the Stock and Super Stock Sportsman Racers Advisory Council, the NHRA Technical Department is releasing the new Super Stock cylinder head rules. The rule amendment below can also be found in the NHRA Rule Amendments located on NHRARacer.com. SECTION 12A: SUPER STOCK, ENGINE: 1, CYLINDER HEADS (Page 2) (12/4/2019) (1/28/2020) Must be correct casting number for year and horsepower claimed, per NHRA Technical Bulletins or NHRA-accepted. Cylinder-head

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2020 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2020 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 71730

The NHRA Technical Department has announced additonal rule amendments for the 2020 SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown season. These rule amendments can be found below and on NHRARacer.com under Rules/NHRA Rulebook/2020 Rulebook Amendments SECTION 11B: SAMTech.edu NHRA FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN, DESIGNATIONS (Page 13) (1/28/2020) DESIGNATIONS Designation: FSS Reserved for 2008 and newer Chevrolet COPO, Dodge Drag Pak, and Ford Cobra Jet with the following factory productio

The index for AH/SM in Competition Eliminator has been changed from 8.75 to 8.95. 71727

Jan. 28, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 12-15 427 425-430 COPO Camaro corrected alternate head casting 71723

Jan. 28, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Chev Camaro corrected shipping weights 1969 Mopar 426 415-425 corrected steel/aluminum horsepower 63 71722

The NHRA Technical Department has released the latest version of the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rulebook Supplement. The 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rulebook Supplement can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 71720

Stock/SS Horsepower Changes complete for 2nd half rating period 2019 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected AMC 258 114 150 148 1977 Gremlin Stk Buick 231 105 127 125 78 Skyhawk Stk A Buick 231 105 125 127 78 Skyhawk Stk M Chev 305 145 180 177 1978El CaminoStk Chev 327

Jan. 21, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Chev added 2020 COPO Camaro 71713

Question: Can I run my exhaust through the front corners of my driver’s compartment then to the outside of the car? Answer: Per the 2020 NHRA Rulebook General Regulations, page 3-4, 1:3 Exhaust, it states “No part of the exhaust system may be routed through the driver’s compartment.” 71685

Jan. 21, 2020 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 2020 Added COPO Camaro Mopar 76-77 added alternate carb size 360 160-220 Ford 91-92 corrected cam lift all 71712

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2020 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2020 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 71709

Based on the numerous questions the NHRA Technical Department has received regarding the 2020 Junior Drag Racing League roll cage padding rule, an amendment has been written for clarification. This amendment is shown below and will be posted under Junior Drag Racing League Rules on NHRARacer.com. If there are any additional questions concerning this rule, please contact Glen Gray via email at ggray@nhra.com. JR. DRAGSTER RULES AND REGULATIONS, FRAME: 4, ROLL CAGE PADDING (Pa

Question: I have a full-bodied car 1964 Falcon that I run in Pro. I would like to add a finish line “beam breaker” in front of the bumper. What rules will I need to follow? Answer: Per the 2020 NHRA Rulebook, General Regulations, page 19, 4:5 Ground Clearance it states “the installation of a “beam breaker” in front of the body is restricted to extending no farther forward than the body or bumper and must also satisfy the 3-inch ground clearance requirement.” 71684

Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) The AHFS is used to review and evaluate runs in Stock and Super Stock for possible horsepower adjustments. The review for factor INCREASES is conducted twice per racing season. The two reviews are conducted individually. Data in the 1st review segment is not used for reviews in the 2nd segment and visa-versa. The review for factor DECREASES is conducted once per racing season. The data used during the review for possible reductio