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Aug. 1, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 427 430-470 corrected piston dome 2015 Copo 71040

Question: I would like to take my Street Legal 2018 Dodge Demon to my local NHRA track but I do not see any Street Legal rules in the 2018 NHRA Rulebook. Is there an NHRA Street Legal rules supplement that I can get? Answer: Yes, in the 2018 NHRA Rulebook on page XiV near the front you will see under NHRA Drags: Street Legal Style page there are requirements and specifications for Street Legal. 70741

July 24, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. AMC 390 340/433 change to 390 340/436 AMX SS Chev 427 425 separated iron Vs. aluminum heads 1969 full size Chev 427 425 separated iron Vs. aluminum heads 1969 Chevelle Mopar 426 425/456 change to 426 425/450 1964 Belvedere Stk Mopar 426 425/461 change to 426 425/456 1964 Belvedere Stk Mopar 273 180/174 change to 273 180/166 66-67 Belvedere Stk Ford Seda

Question: I was thinking about replacing the OEM windows in my 1972 Vega Super Pro car. What requirements must I follow? Answer: In the 2018 NHRA Rulebook, section 4A Super Pro, page 6, WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS it reads “May be replaced with shatterproof material, 1/8-inch-minimum thickness. OEM windshield may not be cut for scoops, carb, etc. Windshield/window tint must meet applicable state requirements. Windows must be closed during races, need not be operable.” 7074

July 24, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 427 430-470 corrected piston dome 15-18 Copo 71005

Question: Am I allowed to have a laptop in the driver’s compartment? Answer: Yes, Per the 2018 Rulebook section 21, page 37-38, Support Group: 9, second paragraph. It reads: During NHRA competition, a portable computer (e.g., laptop, PDA, Palm Pilot, programmer, etc.) must be securely mounted when located in driver’s compartment at any point beyond the staging area ready line. All functions or values must be pre-set prior to this point. 70739

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. 70995

Question: What kind of safety rules do I need to follow with my nitrous bottle? Answer: A nitrous bottle in the driver’s compartment must have a relief valve and vented outside the drivers compartment. Commercially available, thermostatically controlled, blanket-type warmer accepted. 70736

July 5, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. 2010 Ford 330 435/551 change to 330 435/451 SS/GT 70983

Answer: I’m having trouble deciphering what the punched out holes mean on my NHRA chassis tag. The car that I purchased is a 1969 Nova that has a roll cage like you see in the NHRA Rulebook and it also has a funny car cage installed. The blue/silver NHRA chassis tag is punched out 8.50 & Slower and at the bottom N/A. Along the left side punched out 16 and along the top 7. What does it all mean? Answer: The punched out dates along the left side and the top show tha

July 3, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. 94-97 Buick 350 260/283 change to 350 260/287 SS/GT RWD 94-97 Buick 350 260/293 change to 350 260/297 SS/GT RWD 70970

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images/NHRARacer/AHFS Fast Average 1-4.pdf

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images//Slow Averages 1-4.xls

The following Stock/Super Stock horsepower changes were released July 3, 2018 produced by the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS). This is the first of two scheduled horsepower adjustments for this year. All changes are effective July 3, 2018. 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 data compi

Question: At last Thursdays test & tune my Super Street Turbocharged Mustang ran 10.20 at 140 mph and I was not allowed to make any more runs unless I ran 135 mph or slower. I thought if I ran 10.00 or slower in the 1/4-mile then mph was not a factor? Answer: In the 2018 NHRA Rulebook in Section 8 Super Street, page 1, Designation, third paragraph, it states “Any vehicle running faster than 135 mph must meet minimum requirements for 9.99-second vehicles.” This means i

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the latest update to the 2016 to 2018 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The 2016 to 2018 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be found on NHRARacer.com under Rules. 70932

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images//Fast Averages BT14.xlsx

June 20, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. 94-97 Buick Roadmaster 350 260/295 change to 350 260/299 Stock 1983 Chev Camaro added Z-28 70925

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images//Slow Averages BT.xls

As a reminder - transbrake buttons, transbrake solenoids, etc. are not acceptable in Stock Eliminator or Factory Shootout Cars. 70901