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March 21, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. 1977 Olds Cutlass 403 185/292 change to 403 185/296 Stock 1977 Pont LeMans 403 185/292 change to 403 185/296 Stock 71438

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. At the eight SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown events to be held in 2019, competitors will qualify and compete in their own separate eliminator from Stock. Those not qualif

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 71433

Question: I’m finishing up a 10-second E.T. Snowmobile that I will be running at my local NHRA track in Super Pro Bike. Is it legal to use the original oil injection tank as a fuel tank? Answer: Yes it is. In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 4E E. T. Snowmobile, page 18, chassis: 4, fuel tank, it states “Oil injection tank may be used as a fuel tank.” 71335

Question: I have purchased a complete Super Gas Willies and wanted to know what basic items I should check for expiration dates before I take it to my local NHRA track for licensing runs. Answer: When you go to an NHRA Member Track to do licensing runs the tech inspector will do a tech inspection of your car. My process is to ask the driver for their NHRA license. Since you do not have one yet, they should direct you on how to do your licensing runs. Next, SFI 16.1 s

3/12/2019 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 1976 Ford Mustang, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 133 currently rated at 158, has been increased by nine horsepower, to 167 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 2010 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 428 cubic inch engine

The NHRA Technical Department has released the latest version of the 2019 NHRA Exhibition Vehicle Rulebook Supplement. The 2019 NHRA Exhibition Rulebook Supplement can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 71419

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 At the eight SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown events to be held in 2019, competitors will qualify and compete in their own separate eliminator from Stock. Those not qualifying will not be permitted to run in the Stock eliminator as in past years. The SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showd

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. 71420

Question: I have a mechanical fuel pump that keeps the bowls of my carburetor full and a return line that takes excess fuel back to the tank. Do I need a fuel shut off valve in the main fuel line to the carburetor? Answer: Yes, in the 2019 NHRA Rulebook General Regulations, section 21, page 5, Pumps/Valves it states “Cars equipped with carburetor(s) or non-electronic fuel (EFI) systems but with mechanical non-OEM fuel pumps must have a quick-action fuel shutoff valve w

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. 71402

Question: Is it legal to run nitrous on my 9 second Super Pro Bike? Answer: Yes it is. In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 4C page 13 E.T. Motorcycle, it has all the requirements such as a stamped DOT-1800 pound rated bottle and permanently mounted (no hose clamps or tie wraps). 71332

The NHRA Technical Department has released the latest version of the 2019 NHRA Exhibition Vehicle Rulebook Supplement. The 2019 NHRA Exhibition Rulebook Supplement can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 71380

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. 71379

Question: I have a 1995 Mustang GT that I think will run in the mid 12 second range. If I run DOT street tires will I need a drive shaft loop? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 4A page 4 of E. T. DRIVELINE it reads “Driveshaft loop required on all cars running 13.99 (*8.59) or quicker and utilizing slicks, except vehicles running 11.49 (*7.35) seconds or slower equipped with street tires.” 71331

Feb. 14, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 350 600 corrected intake casting 2019 Chev 350 630 corrected intake casting 2019 71375

2/13/2019 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA national event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1976 Ford Mustang, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 133 currently rated at 153, has been increased by five horsepower, to 158 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2019 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds

Question: I currently have a mid 9-second 1980 Monza bracket car with a big block Chevy that I was thinking of running in Super Gas. Will I still be able to use my nitrous oxide system? Answer: You would only be able to use a nitrous oxide system in a Super Street, Super Gas or Super Comp car if the engine is a diesel-powered turbocharged engine. 71330

Question: My 15 year old son would like to help tech ET cars at our local NHRA Member Track. When will he be able to take the NHRA/SFI Bronze Tech Certification test? Answer: The following criteria are presented in a chronological order; i.e. applicant may not take the written test before attending a seminar, must be 18 years old to attend the seminar, etc. Work experience may be accumulated before the 18th birthday. 1. Applicant must have work experience at an

Feb. 4, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 327 595 deleted Cobra Jet 2019 Ford 327 610 added Cobra Jet 2019 71361