Pacific Division News

Question: Does NHRA have a place on the internet to get racer information? I’m looking for things like NHRA-Accepted products and race schedules. Answer: Yes, our website, www.NHRARacer.com is where you can find all sorts of NHRA racer information. When you open the site along the left side it has some of the following. Latest Updates: which has racer bulletins, HP adjustments, etc. Competition: that has national event schedules, NHRA Division contacts, license an

. Question: Do I need an SFI head and neck restraint for my Super Pro Dragster that runs 7.20 in the 1/4-mile? Answer: Per the 2018 NHRA Rulebook Advanced ET, Section 4B, page 12; A head and neck restraint device/system meeting SFI 38.1 is mandatory and must display a valid SFI label 71085

Question: I’m an NHRA SFI Tech Inspector and we see a few of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series class cars along with some Pro Stock Bikes come and run our Test & Tune nights. I deal mostly with E. T. Bracket cars and my question is what classes require oil-containment devices? Answer: The following NHRA classes require an NHRA-Accepted oil containment device or belly pan. Advanced E. T., Super Street, Super Gas, Super Comp, Top Dragster, Top Sportsman, Competition

Question: Do I need to replace the seat belts in my Son’s Jr Dragster? They have a manufacture date on the belts of November 2018. Answer: Not yet, your seat belt expiration date is November 30, 2020. Driver restraint system must meet SFI Spec 16.1 or 16.2 and be updated at two-year intervals from date of manufacture.” 71083

11/05/2018 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA division 7 event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 16-18 Chevrolet Copo, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 580 currently rated at 580, has been increased by thirty seven horsepower, to 617 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2018 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run

Question: I’m in the process of building a Top Dragster and wanted to know if there are any ignition systems that are not legal” Answer: There are two ignition systems that are not legal. Per the 2018 NHRA Rulebook in General Regulations section 21, page 37, ignition, “The use of any programmable multi-point rev limiter and/or rate-of-acceleration rpm limiter, either by themselves (e.g., MSD 7561) or integrated into the ignition system (e.g., MSD 7531), are prohibited

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2018 to 2019 NHRA Rulebook Amendments. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2019. The 2018 to 2019 NHRA Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2018 to 2019 NHRA Rule Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments. 71267

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2019 JDRL Rulebook and the 2018 to 2019 JDRL NHRA Rulebook Amendments. The amendments document the JDRL rule changes between the 2018 JDRL Rulebook amendments and the 2019 JDRL Rulebook that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2019. Both the 2019 JDRL Rulebook and the 2018 to 2019 JDRL Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to TECH, Rules. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get upda

Question: Do I need a diaper on my Advanced ET Dragster that I’m finishing up? I think it should run 7.20 in the ¼-mile at my local track. Answer: In the 2018 NHRA Rulebook section 4B page 10 paragraph 2, Oil-Retention Device it reads: “All vehicles running 7.49 or quicker must utilize an NHRA-accepted lower engine oil-containment device; may use a belly pan in lieu of a device attached to the engine.” This also would apply to any Advanced ET vehicle that runs 4.49 -

10/23/2018 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA division 3 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1973 Ford Maverick, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 138 currently rated at 143, has been increased by seven horsepower, to 150 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2018 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-sec

Oct. 1, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. Chev 265 200/200 removed man. trans factor 94-96 GT GM 305 155-165/275 change to 305 155-165/262 1987 Camaro/Firebird STK Ford 302 Fairmont added Auto Only 1978 71248

Oct. 22, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 427 COPO added cylinder head 231,377 12-15 STK 71247

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Question: I have a Snell 2010 helmet, what is the expiration date? Answer: Per the 2018 NHRA Rulebook Section 20, page 45 Snell 2010 expires 1/1/2022 71080

Question: Have the Jr Dragster rules changed on fire pants and towing flags? Answer: No the rules have not changed. As a matter of fact at the past couple of NHRA Division races that we have ran Jr Dragsters, the the Safety Crew had to warn Jr Dragster racers to wear their SFI 3.2A/1 fire pants (yes even though it was hot) and display their fluorescent towing flag anytime the Jr Dragster is towed. 71079

Question: I’m having trouble fitting my SFI 30.1 flexplate shield to my dragster. Can I trim the metal to make it fit my car? Answer: No you are not allowed to modify an SFI product. On page 3 of the General Regulations the second paragraph it states “Under no circumstances may any certified product be modified, altered, or in any way vary from the “as manufactured” condition.” 71075

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2018 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2018 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 71209

10/1/2018 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA division 5 event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 13-15 Chevrolet Copo, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 350 currently rated at 377, has been increased by seventeen horsepower, to 394 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2018 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1

Question: I’m installing a 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: The 2018 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 ground w

Sept. 20, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Ford 140 92/111-113 seperated manual and auto 1976 Stock Pinto 71187