Pacific Division News

Sept. 20, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 140 84 2BBL carb corrected to 1BBL 1986 71186

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. 71182

SFI has recently revised their 25.x chassis specifications. These new specifications will be enforced immediately on all newly constructed chassis. For chassis requiring re-certification, these revised specifications will not go into effect until January 1, 2019. This will give the racers and chassis builders time to purchase the revised specs and bring their cars into compliance. 71178

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. 71179

Question: I’m finishing my Top Dragster and when I take it out it should run 7.0 @ 190 mph. My racing buddies said I’m good with a single parachute and without a head & neck restraint for now. When would dual chutes and a head & neck restraint be required? Answer: When looking at the 2018 NHRA Rulebook the Top Dragster class builds off of the Top Sportsman class. T/D rules on parachute are silent so looking at the T/S parachute rules on page 4 if running 200 mph dual

Based on performance numbers from the 2018 School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series, the NHRA Technical Department is increasing the minimum weight on all Dodge Challenger Drag Paks from 3,550 pounds to 3,575 pounds. All Chevrolet Camaro COPOs and Ford Mustang Cobra Jets with Whipple superchargers will have a reduction in minimum weight from 3,550 to 3,525 pounds. Ford Cobra Jets with 2.3 Eaton superchargers will have a reduction in mini

Question: I’m in the process of installing a diesel engine in a 1972 Chevy ½ ton truck that I would like to run in Super Street. Is it true that I can run nitrous oxide? Answer: You are correct. You can run nitrous oxide in any of the three “Super” categories if you run a diesel-turbocharged engine. Nitrous oxide is not allowed in any other engine/fuel combination. 70749

Based on performance numbers from the 2018 School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series, the NHRA Technical Department is increasing the minimum weight on all Dodge Challenger Drag Paks from 3,550 pounds to 3,575 pounds. All Chevrolet Camaro COPOs and Ford Mustang Cobra Jets will have a reduction in minimum weight from 3,550 to 3,525 pounds. This rule change will go into effect immediately for the 2018 AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.

Question: I have a Super Pro Dragster that I recently purchased and I’m getting it ready to race at my local NHRA track. Looking at the ignition box it has an MSD 7531 is this legal? Answer: No, in the 2018 NHRA Rulebook, Section 21, page 37, ignition, it reads ”The use of any programmable multi-point rev limiter and or a rate of acceleration rpm limiter, either by themselves (e.g.., MSD 7561, MSD 7761) or integrated into the ignition system (e.g., MSD 7531), is prohib

Question: I have just changed the transmission in my Super Comp dragster to a high-gear transbrake system. Do I need to change my transbrake button to a different style? Answer: In the 2018 NHRA Rulebook section 8, page 3 Transmission, it reads “Transmission that can utilize a high-gear transbrake must be supported by the use of two momentary buttons (one to arm the system, second as the main transbrake).” 70747

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. 71125

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Aug. 22, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 302-400 2BBL added carb sizes 77-79 71120

Question: My Super Pro car runs 9.50 @ 144 mph in the 1/4-mile and my local NHRA Tech Inspector said I would need to have a parachute on my car before I could come back and run again. He said if you run quicker than 9.99 you need a parachute. Is this correct? Answer: Looking in the 2018 NHRA Rulebook in Section 4A, Super Pro, page 5, FRAME: 4, Parachute it reads “Mandatory on any car that runs 150 mph or faster.” You need to contact the track in question and ask if t

Aug. 21, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 2015 376 365 added intake #12686561 71118

Aug. 21, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Chev 350 225/290 corrected manual only to auto only 1987 SS/GT 71119

Effective Oct. 1, Jeff Conley (left) will become NHRA director of technical services and current Atlanta Dragway general manager William Tharpe (right) will take over Conley's role of Division 3 Director.

Question: My Sportsman ET car has fairly dark factory tinted windows. Will I be able to run in that class? Answer: In the 2018 NHRA Rulebook in section 4A ET Handicap Racing, page 6, Windshield, Windows stock-bodied vehicles it reads “Windshield/window tint must meet the applicable state requirements.” We want the starter and/or starting line crew to be able to look into a vehicle and observe that the driver has the correct safety gear on and in place. 70744

Question: I’m planning on my Pro ET car to run low 10’s in the 1/4-mile and I will now need an SFI 4.1 trans. shield. I bought a one year old used SFI 4.1 shield and my racing buddies said it was not legal without lower pan straps. What do I need to make it legal? Answer: In the 2018 NHRA Rulebook, General Regulation section 21, page 16, 2:14 Transmission, Automatic 2nd paragraph it reads “All non-blanket-type shields must incorporate two (or one, per manufacture’s in

Aug. 6, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. Chev 402 375 separated iron Vs. aluminum heads 1970 Chev 454 450 separated iron Vs. aluminum heads 1970 71050