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Feb. 4, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Chev 305 145/180 corrected shipping weight 1978 Caprice Ford 327 610/610 added Cobra Jet 2019 Ford 327 595/595 deleted Cobra Jet 2019 71362

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 Showdown qualifiers will be competing for the NHRA Wally trophy, event champion’s jacket and an event purse. Factory Showdown qualifiers will not receive Lucas Oil Stock Eliminator national c

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. 71356

Question: What rider’s safety gear must be worn in PS Motorcycle to help protect them during a 190 mph slide? Answer: The 2019 NHRA Rulebook states “Full all-leather or non-leather suits meeting SFI 40.1/2 mandatory, leather boots that completely cover the ankle, and leather gloves are mandatory. Gloves must be Kevlar-lined or equipped with slide buttons. Suits may be one-piece design or joined with a metal 360-degree zipper at the waist. 71328

Jan. 26, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Chev 302 360/360 added COPO 2019 Chev 350 600/600 added COPO 2019 Chev 350 630/630 added COPO 2019 Chev 350 247-250 added replacement head 90-91 Chev 376 410/424 added COPO 2019 Chev 427 470/481 added COPO 2019 Dodge 392 390/390 added Challenger 1320 2019 Ford 302 335/335 added Cobra Jet 2019 Ford 315 585/585 added Cobra Jet 2019 Ford

Jan. 26, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 302 360 added COPO 2019 Chev 350 600 added COPO 2019 Chev 350 630 added COPO 2019 Chev 376 410 added COPO 2019 Chev 400 180/311 change to 400 180-315 GT/RWD Chev 427 470 added COPO 2019 Chry 392 390 added Challenger 1320 2019 Chry 360 275 corrected valve size 09-10

Question: In my Top Sportsman car, Do I need to wear a head & neck device? Answer: In the 2019 NHRA Rulebook section 7A page 6, Top Sportsman, NECK COLLAR/HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINT DEVICE/SYSTEM A head and neck restraint device/system meeting SFI 38.1 mandatory. 71327

Jan. 22, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Ford 330 425 added VMP SC #VMPG3R-6H066-AA-23 08 CJ Ford 330 435 added VMP SC #VMPG3R-6H066-AA-23 10 CJ Ford 330 450 added VMP SC #VMPG3R-6H066-AA-23 12 CJ 71345

Stock/SS Horsepower Changes complete for 2nd half rating period 2018 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected Chev 327 250 261 257 1968 GT RWD GM 350 160 279 275 1978 Firebird GM 350 210-225 289 285 1987 GT FWD GM 350 210-225 275 29

Jan. 22, 2019 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. GM 346 added AccuFab replacement throttle body C75-2 99-02 71346

Question: I have been running my 1968 Pontiac GTO for a number of years. I was told by an NHRA Tech Inspector that I need to install a head protector since I have low back seats. Is this correct? Answer: The NHRA Tech Inspector told you correctly. General Regulations 10:6 Head Protector it states “In any car where a roll bar or roll cage is installed, a padded head protector must be provided at the back of the driver’s head and constructed in an attempt to prevent whip

Question: I’m installing a new fuel cell in the trunk of my Pro ET car. If I use an aluminum fuel cell will I still need to run a ground wire to it? Answer: Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook in the General Regulations section 21, page 4, 1:5 Fuel Systems, Tanks: the last sentence states “Nonmetallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame”. So to answer your question, an aluminum fuel cell is automatically grounded by mounting it to the frame and in turn no additional

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The NHRA Technical Department released Horsepower changes December 21, 2018 after review and evaluation of written requests from Lucas Oil Sportsman Series competitors. All changes are effective January 1, 2019. Only those requests received by November 13, 2018 were considered during this scheduled evaluation. Any requests received after November 13, 2018 will be reviewed during the next scheduled evaluation of 2019. Letter review is part of NHRA's commitment to evaluating in

The following Stock/Super Stock horsepower changes were released December 21, 2018 produced by the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS). This is the second of two scheduled horsepower adjustments for this year. All changes are effective January 1, 2019. It should be noted that these changes include only results produced by the AHFS, and do not include written letters or requests. Those changes are listed separately. The AHFS is a program based on actual run d

Question: I see that they make a swing-away steering column. Would I be able to put a removable steering wheel on the swing-away steering shaft? Answer: Yes you can. Per the 2018 NHRA Rulebook, section 21, page 17, 3.3 Steering, the last sentence states “NHRA-accepted swing-away steering column permitted with removable steering wheel.” 71089

Question: I’m going to add a fire extinguisher in my Pro ET race car. What rules do I need to follow? Answer: Per the 2018 NHRA Rulebook Section 21, page 38. It is recommended that each contestant have a loaded, serviceable fire extinguisher in their race car, available for immediate use. Dry chemical or CO2-type, 2 ½-pound minimum size recommended. Must be mounted in a secure manner; use of flip-open-type clamps prohibited. Flip-open-type metal clamps with locking

Question: We are preparing a dragster for Super Comp. he question we have is, our transmission case was SFI 4.1 certified and the tag is punched out November 2013. The case is 5 years old and needs to be re-certified, are we permitted to run a SFI 4.1 shield over the case? Answer: You would be able to add an SFI 4.1 transmission shield over your expired aftermarket case and it would be legal. The other thing to remember is that the aftermarket case was also SFI 30.1 f

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. 71301