Pacific Division News

Question: When I went to run the Friday Night Test & Tune at my local NHRA track the tech official said I needed to have a return spring on my carburetor. I have one on my gas pedal in the driver’s compartment. Do I still need one under the hood? Answer: Yes you do. Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21 page 10 it reads “Regardless of class, each car must have a foot throttle incorporating a positive-acting return spring attached directly to the carburetor/injector t

11/05/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Dodge Nationals event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 2015 Chevrolet Camaro, entries with the 376 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 365 currently rated at 370, has been increased by thirteen horsepower, to 383 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 1965 Mopar Belvedere, entries with the 2

The NHRA Technical Department has announced the addition of two new combinations to the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service for the 2020 season. The two new additions will include a 526 cubic inch centrifugal supercharged and a 960 cubic inch nitrous injected combination. The Centrifugal Supercharger combination will be limited to the Procharger F3R/X-140 head unit (part number PC314A-140/PC316A-140), choice of three different ProCharger

Question: Is it legal to mount my car battery on the floor behind the passenger seat in my Pro E.T. Fairlane if I put it in a battery box? Answer: No you may not. Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 4A on page 7 it reads “Batteries must be securely mounted, may not be located in drivers compartment.” 71520

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The NHRA disqualified Justin Hutto from the event on October 17-20, 2019 for violations discovered during post-race inspection. It was discovered the carburetor did not comply with rules. As a result, Justin will receive 0 points from the event, which will be charged as 1 of the driver's 8 eligible divisional or 5 eligible national scored events for the current season. 71648

Question: Per NHRA rules I’m required to have an SFI 16.1 driver restraint system in my full-bodied car that runs 11.20 in the 1/4-mile. Is the crotch strap required if I have OEM seat? Answer: Yes it is. In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21 page 43 it reads “A quick-release 3-inch drivers restraint system, with a 2-inch crotch strap, meeting SFI 16.1or 16.5 is mandatory in all cars in competition required by the rules to have a roll bar or roll cage.” In the photo o

10/22/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LODRS Division 2 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1987 GM FWD SS/GT, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 210-225 currently rated at 290, has been increased by ten horsepower, to 300 horsepower; for Super Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2019 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of

Question: I heard that there may be a change in the helmet bar rule on Jr Dragsters? Answer: No, there will not be a change in helmet bars in Jr Dragsters. 71518

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2019 to 2020 JDRL NHRA Rulebook Amendments. The amendments document the JDRL rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2020. The 2020 JDRL Rulebook can be accessed by navigating to TECH, Rules, 2019 to 2020 JDRL Rules. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent JDRL Rule Amendments. 71635

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2019 to 2020 NHRA Rulebook Amendments. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2020. The 2019 to 2020 NHRA Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2019 to 2020 NHRA Rule Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments. 71636

Question: What is the minimum clothing requirement for a street legal 16 second car? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook on page 46 of the General Regulations it states “the minimum requirements are as follows: full-length pants; short-or long-sleeved shirt; closed shoes; and socks. No shorts. No bare legs. No bare torsos. No tank tops. No open-toe or open-heel shoes or sandals. Synthetic clothing not recommended.” 71517

Oct. 2, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 2016 Added alternate head casting numbers RFGR3E-6090-DA, RFGR3E-6C064-DA 71630

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2019 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2019 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 71629

Question: At what ET would I be required to have a locking dipstick on my automatic transmission? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 16, 2:14 Transmission it reads “All cars running 10.99 (*6.99) seconds and quicker must have an NHRA-accepted locking-type dipstick on the transmission.” 71516

Question: I have increased the horsepower of my Pro ET 1978 Gremlin and it will run around 6.70 in the 1/8-mile. I purchased a SFI 4.1 transmission shield and it came with a 3/4" wide steel strap that the instructions say should run under the transmission pan and bolt to the sides of the aluminum shield. I don’t think this narrow strap will catch many parts if I break the transmission. Do I need to put it on? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 16, 2:1

As a reminder, the SFI 25.x specs for Full Body race cars were updated on January 1, 2019. All new built cars will need to meet these specs when they get certified. All existing cars will need to meet the updated specs when the car is due for Chassis recertification. These specs can be purchased from SFI. 71624

Sept. 17, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Pont 305 185-205/240 change to 305 185-205/243 1987 GT FWD 71615

Sept. 18, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Pont 65-67 all added intake casting #’s Pont 65-67 all added piston type 71616

9/17/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Dodge NHRA Nationals event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 94-96 Chevrolet Caprice, entries with the 265 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 200 currently rated at 222, has been increased by eight horsepower, to 230 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2019 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of