Pacific Division News

At the seven School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown events to be held in 2018, competitors will qualify and compete in their own separate eliminator from Stock. Fields at all events will be expanded to (16) cars. Those not qualifying will not be permitted to run in the Stock eliminator as in past years. The SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown qualifiers will be competing for the NHRA Wally trophy, event champion’s jacket and an event purse.

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2017 to 2018 NHRA Rulebook Amendments. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2018. The 2017 to 2018 NHRA Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2017 to 2018 NHRA Rule Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments. 70347

Question: I am changing my Top Dragster over to a dry sump oil system. I am getting ready to fit the appropriate oil lines. I heard that these lines have to be tested. Could you please explain? Answer: You are correct; some of these new lines will need to be tested. All flexible-pressure oil lines that will be subject to pressures greater than 30 psi must pass a minimum 300 psi test for 30 seconds with no indications of separation, weeping, leaking, etc. You are allowed

10/31/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Las Vegas event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 88-89 GM RWD, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 230 currently rated at 270, has been increased by nine horsepower, to 279 horsepower; for Super Stock GT Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds

Question: I recently purchased a supercharged rear-engine dragster that I will be bracket racing at my local track. The car should run in the low 7 to high 6 second range. Could you please tell me what type of helmet I will need? Answer: For the car you described, you will need to wear a full-face Snell 2010 or 2015 helmet and shield. 69670

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10/16/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Dallas event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1974 Ford Maverick, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 140 currently rated at 146, has been increased by five horsepower, to 151 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or mo

Question: I have a full-bodied car that I race in Competition Eliminator. Are there any rules as to what window net I have to utilize? Answer: All full-bodied cars in Competition Eliminator must be equipped with a window net meeting SFI 27.1. Those window nets must be updated at two-year intervals from the date of manufacture. 69669

Question: Is there a rule on how the rubber boot mounted carburetor needs to be installed on our Jr Dragster? Answer: Yes there is. Carburetors that are mounted via rubber boots/adapters and clamps must have a secondary mechanical device (bolt, turnbuckle, bracket, etc.) securing the carburetor to the engine/intake manifold. 69668

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Question: Am I allowed to install a quick-disconnect steering wheel on my Pro E.T. car? Answer: Yes you are. This must be a commercially available quick-disconnect. Also, the adapter must be welded to the steering shaft. 69667

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Question: I have a flexible automatic transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1 in my Top Sportsman car. Could you tell me when it expires and will need to be recertified? Answer: A flexible automatic transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1 must be recertified every two years. 69666

Sept. 21, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1995 Buick 305 260/270 change to 350 260/293 70181

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2017 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2017 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 70183

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Sept. 20, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. 75-80 Ford 140 non turbo added cylinder head casting D9EE-AB 81-82 Ford 140 non turbo added cylinder head casting E1BE-AC 70177

9/18/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Woodburn event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1978 Buick Regal, entries with the 231 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 150 currently rated at 160, has been increased by seven horsepower, to 167 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or mo

Question: I recently purchased a car that utilizes a manual transmission. The floor around the transmission seems to have a lot of open area. Is this something that I need to correct prior to attending my first event with the car? Answer: Yes it is. We require all openings in the driver’s compartment around linkages, lines, wires, hoses, etc. to be sealed with grommets, boots, etc.. 69665