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The following categories will not be required to remove a head prior to Technical inspection but will need to go through the P&G and technical inspection process: Super Stock Modified and Super Stock Modified Stock. In Super Stock Modified Stock where an OEM production or aftermarket cast iron head is utilized (1) cylinder head will need to be removed for inspection. Additionally, Stock Eliminator and remaining Super Stock classes will also need to come with (1) head off: T

Question: I was thinking about running my Super Pro Pontiac GTO in the NHRA Super Street class. I heard somewhere that I would need to put a diaper on the car, is this correct? Answer: Yes, in the 2019 NHRA Rulebook, Section 8 Super Street, page 2, Oil-Retention Device it reads “All vehicles must utilize an NHRA-accepted lower oil-containment device; may use a belly pan in lieu of a device attached to the engine. If belly pan is used, must extend from framerail to fra

On Wednesday May 29th, all participants in the Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, and Stock categories participating in the JEGS Allstars are required to complete Technical Inspection and should come to the event with one cylinder head removed and ready for inspection. All participants in Super Stock and Stock are required to come to the NHRA Tech Trailer for their technical Inspection. Comp Eliminator, Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alc

Based on SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown performance numbers from the first two races of the 2019 season, the NHRA Technical Department is reducing the supercharger overdrive of the 2019 COPO 350 combination by (5.4) percent from (142.9) percent to (137.5) percent. Additionally, the supercharger overdrive for the 2019 Cobra Jet 327 combination will be reduced by (15.3) percent from (128.6) percent to (113.3) percent. To accomplish the supercharger overdrive reduction

Document Revision History Initial Release: 2/1/2019 2nd Release: 3/7/2019: Changed 2019 Mustang Cobra Jet 327 horsepower from 595HP to 610HP, Added Points and Related Programs Section 3rd Release: 3/20/2019: Changed upper supercharger pulley sizes on 2019 COPO 350 and 2019 Cobra Jet 327 combinations. 4th Release: 5/1/2019: Changed supercharger overdrive on both the 2019 COPO 350 and the 2019 Cobra Jet 327. Added maximum weight on all combinations. At the eight SAMTe

Question: I’m building a Pro ET Mustang that I think will run 11.30 in the 1/4-mile. I was thinking about running the original front wheels to start with and wanted to know if I use the OEM wheels will I be able to run the rubber valve stems? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook, General Regulations section 21 page 30, 5:1 Tires it reads “Metal screw-in valve stems mandatory in tubeless tires, front and rear, on vehicles running 11.99 or quicker; unless OEM tire pressure

NHRA Releases 2019 Rulebook Amendment Updates Concerning SFI Specification 15.1, 15.3 and 15.4 Wheels The NHRA Technical Department has released a 2019 Rulebook Amendment Update concerning SFI Specification 15.1, 15.3 and 15.4 wheels. This new amendment is shown below in blue underlined text and has been added to the 2019 NHRA Rulebook Amendments located under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com SECTION 21: GENERAL REGULATIONS, TIRES AND WHEELS:5 5:2 WHEELS (Page 21) (4/24/2

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 71466

Question: My racing buddies and I were discussing what would happen if on a single run our car crossed the center line. Would we be disqualified on a single run? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 2, page 7, Single Runs, it states “In situations where the driver is making a single run, he or she is considered the winner once he or she stages and receives the start signal or is declared the winner by the official starter. If a competitor crosses the boundary lin

April 16, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. 1963 Mopar Savoy 426 425/403 change to 426 425/409 Stock 2015 Dodge Drag Pak 426 460/460 change to 426 460/466 Stock 2019 Dodge Challenger 1320 392 390/390 change to 392 413/413 71460

April 16, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Dodge 392 390 change to 392 413 2019 Dodge 392 413 added BBK TB#1791 2019 71459

Question: Are hand controls allowed? Answer: Yes, in the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 17, 3:1 Brakes, it reads “NHRA-accepted hand controls for the physically challenged permitted.” 71384

The NHRA Technical Department has released the latest version of the 2019 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rulebook Supplement. The 2019 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rulebook Supplement can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 71456

Question: What are the mounting requirements for my SFI 16.1 seat belts in my 1957 Corvette Street Roadster? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 21, page 43, 10:5 Drivers Restraint System, all harness sections must be mounted to the frame, crossmember, or reinforced mounting, and installed to limit driver’s body travel both upward and forward. Seat belts may not be wrapped around lower framerails. 71338

Question: I have a Chevy S-10 that I’m building to go E.T. Racing at my local NHRA track. I think it will run in the low 11-second range and will need a roll bar. It has the original floor and firewall. My question is can I put the roll bar on 6” X 6” plates welded to the floor? Answer: No, all vehicles with OEM frame, such as an S-10 must have1 ¾” roll bar welded or bolted to frame. 71337

Question: I have a Pro Street style 1964 Chevy II that I drive on the street and would like to take it to my local NHRA Track on their Test & Tune nights. I have moved the battery to the trunk and was told that I need a battery shutoff on the back of the car. Is this true? Answer: Yes it is. In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 4A, E. T. page 7, Electrical: 8, Master Cutoff it reads “Mandatory on any car with a battery running 9.99 (6.39) or quicker, any car exceeding 1

3/26/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA national event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 09-10 Dodge Challenger, entries with the 370 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 340 currently rated at 348, has been increased by twelve horsepower, to 360 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2019 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of

Based on SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown performance numbers from the first race of the 2019 season, the NHRA Technical Department is increasing the supercharger top pulley size on the 2019 COPO 350 combination from 3.350 inches to 3.500 inches and the 2019 Cobra Jet 327 combination from 3.250 inches to 3.500 inches. This will decrease the 2019 COPO 350 combination supercharger overdrive from 147.5 percent to 136.6 percent overdrive or 10.9 percent. Additionally, this

Based on Pro Stock Motorcycle performance numbers from the last portion of the 2018 season through the first race of the 2019 season, the NHRA Technical Department is increasing the minimum weight of the Harley Davidson, Victory, EBR and Buell motorcycles from 625 pounds to 640 pounds. All other motorcycle minimum weights will remain the same: (Suzuki, 2-valve, 107 cid – 590 pounds), (Suzuki, 2-valve, 113 cid – 600 pounds), (Kawasaki, up to 107 cid, 2 or 4-vavle – 575 pounds)

Based on E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series Presented by J&A Service performance numbers from the last portion of 2018 through the first race of 2019, the NHRA Technical Department is reducing the minimum weight of Nitrous assisted entries with a lock-up converter from 2,450 pounds to 2,425 pounds. All other minimum weights will remain the same: (Nitrous-assisted without a lock-up converter - 2,425 pounds), (Supercharged entries - 2,600 pounds) and (Turbocharged e