Pacific Division News

Question: I have a fast street bike that I would like to take to my local NHRA track and run in the Test & Tune Bike night. What rules do I need to follow just to make test & tune runs? Answer: In section 4C, page 13 of the 2019 NHRA Rulebook it has rules for E. T. Motorcycle. During test & tune or a competition race the E. T. Motorcycle rules must be followed. If bike runs quicker than 9.99 in the 1/4-mile or 6.39 in the 1/8-mile a competition license is required.

The NHRA Technical Department has announced new Junior Drag Racing League safety requirements for the 2020 season. Beginning June 1, 2020, all drivers in the Trainee, Youth, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Jr. Comp categories will be required to wear a head and neck restraint/system meeting SFI 38.1. Additionally, beginning January 1, 2020, roll-cage padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 or SFI 45.2 will be mandatory anywhere a driver’s helmet may come in contact with roll-cage co

Question: I’m finishing up my Son’s Jr Dragster and was not sure if I need any metal in front of his feet on the foot-box. Answer: On page 38 of the 2019 NHRA Jr Dragster Rulebook Interior: 6, Foot-Box Bulkhead it reads “All cars must be equipped with a bulkhead in front of the driver’s feet, minimum .024-inch steel, .032-inch aluminum, or .060-inch carbon fiber. Bulkhead must be directly in front of or directly behind foot-box diagonal.” 71513

Question: I would like to know if the delay box I have is legal for Super Street. It is a Digital Delay Mega475. Answer: The Digital Delay Mega475 is legal to use, as it is listed on the NHRA accepted product page. 71512

Question I’m mounting a new body on my Altered and it did not come with any type of windshield or windscreen. Do I need to add one or can I run without? Answer Windshield Willy, In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 34, 7:7 Windscreen, it reads “On open-bodied cars, or any other class without windshield, a metal or other fireproof deflector must be installed. Minimum size on Street Roadster and Altered class cars is 5 inches X 12 inches.” 71511

Question: I'm building a Stock Eliminator car with a narrow transmission tunnel. I can't find a shield or blanket that will fit in the transmission tunnel area. What are my options? Answer: Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 11A page 7 Drivetrain : 2 Transmission Automatic it reads in part "Any car running quicker than 10.99 seconds must be equipped with a transmission shield or blanket meeting SFI Spec 4.1." Another option would be to use an aftermarket transmission case tha

Moving forward, the NHRA Technical Services Department would like to remind all Sportsman Racers (i.e. Pro Mod, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Competition Eliminator, Factory Stock Showdown, Stock Eliminator and Super Stock) to be prepared for teardown when attending an NHRA National Event. All racers should bring any and all necessary tools and/or equipment, as well as any and all necessary parts and components (including but not limited to gaskets) to complet

Question: Can I use spacers on my hood hinges to raise the back of the hood, for fresh air on my Stock / Super Stock Nova? Answer: Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook sections 11A and 12A pages 11 and 9 BODY : 7 HOOD it reads "hood openings and or hood scoops other than original equipment prohibited. OEM hood openings must retain all flappers, grilles, hardware, ETC. as originally produced." With that said no spacers would not be acceptable. The hood must be installed flush with the f

Aug. 06, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chry 66-71 426 added alt intake casting # Ford 68-70 428 added alt intake casting # 71594

Question: Can I remove the hood latch and use hood pins on my Stock / Super Stock entry? Answer: Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook sections 11A and 12A pages 11 and 9 under Body:7 Hood it reads "Full stock hood including latches, hinges, springs, brackets, and braces as originally produced must be retained." With that said you may add hood pins, in addition to the original latch. 71508

Question: I would like to replace the heavy OEM seat in my 1985 Mustang with a new aftermarket seat. What rules will I need to follow? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 31, 6:2 Upholstery, Seat it reads “The driver’s seat of any car in competition must be constructed, braced, mounted, and upholstered to provide full back and shoulder support. The driver’s seat must be supported on the bottom and back by the frame or crossmember. Except as noted in SFI

Question: What protective clothing will I need for my Ford Lighting truck that has an OEM supercharger? I think it will run about 10.50 in the ¼-mile. Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 4A, page 9, Protective Clothing it reads “10.00 (*6.40) to 11.49 (*7.35); all E.T. naturally aspirated, OEM supercharged, or OEM turbocharged with a full OEM or .024-inch steel firewall: Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/1 mandatory.” 71399

July. 17, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chevy 1973 corrected intake casting # Chevy 1974 corrected intake casting # Chevy 1974 Added cylinder head casting # 71579

7/16/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Division 6 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 73-74 Chevrolet Corvette, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 190-195 currently rated at 283, has been increased by ten horsepower, to 293 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2019 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1

Question: I want to add a small video camera to my rollcage. What are the mounting requirements? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 41, Cameras, it reads “Must be securely attached to the vehicle with appropriate fasteners. May not be attached with suction cups, wire ties, hose clamps etc, all mounting brackets, associated fasteners, hardware, etc. from the camera to the vehicle attachment point must be metal, no plastic or nonmetallic components permi

Question: I’m finishing up my blown small block Chevy front engine dragster that I would like to run in Top Dragster. Do I need a covering on the seat? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook Section 7B, page 9, Interior it reads “For all front-engine open-bodied vehicles supercharged or turbocharged (gasoline or methanol-burning), a flame-retardant-material-covered seat is mandatory.” 71397

July. 3, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Mopar 426 425 removed alt manifold 2780544 race hemi 66-67 71566

July. 3, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford-2011 corrected head casting #’s Ford-2012 corrected head casting #’s Ford-2013 corrected head casting #’s Ford-2014 corrected head casting #’s 71567

2019 NHRA Tech Card available in fillable PDF format. Prepare and print your tech card before heading to the track.

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 71564