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Question: Do you have any specifications on what hardware is used to hold the body panels on my dragster? Answer: Yes we do! All self-locking fastener buttons must be metallic. They may also be any color on their face, but the must be WHITE or SILVER ONLY under the face. This rule applies to ALL cars in ALL classes. 69664

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. 70135

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2017 Junior Drag Racing League Rulebook Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2017 Junior Drag Racing League Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 70125

Question: I have a 34 Ford with a roll bar that runs mid 11’s. I was told that my short back bucket seats are properly supported by the cross bar behind the seat but I still need a head protector. Is this correct? Answer: That is correct. 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 whiplash upon impact. A seat that incorporates a reinforced head re

Question: Is my Super Comp dragster required to have a rear wing? I know it is required in Top Dragster, but I am unsure about the rule for Super Comp. Answer: You are not required to have a wing on a Super Comp car. In Top Dragster, all cars running in excess of 200 MPH are required to have a rear wing. 69662

Aug. 28, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1964 Ford Comet 289 210/197 change to 289 210/200 70073

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As a reminder, the Automatic Horsepower Factoring system will not be used during this year’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. As a result, runs made by Super Stock and Stock competitors at any time during the event will not count towards class averages, nor will they be used to trigger index or horsepower adjustments. The AFHS will remain in effect for all other NHRA Mello Yello Series national and Lucas Oil Series divisional events. 70069

Question: I am getting together a new Competition Eliminator car that I plan to run in C/D. My hopes are that the car will run in the 6.8 second range at over 200 mph. Will I only need one parachute? Answer: That is not correct. Dual parachutes are required on all cars running 200 mph or more. Since your car will be capable of these speeds, you will be required to have two parachutes. 69661

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the latest update to the 2016 to 2017 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The 2016 to 2017 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be found on NHRAracer.com under Rules. 70057

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. 70058

8/22/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Brainerd event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 1986 Chevrolet C-10, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 165 currently rated at 212, has been increased by ten horsepower, to 222 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 1978 Buick Regal, entries with the 231 cubic inch engine and a f

Question: What kind of roll-cage padding do I need to install on my new Super Gas roadster? Answer: For you Super Gas car you must install roll-cage padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 anywhere the driver’s helmet may come in contact with roll-cage components. 69660

Aug. 15, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1971 Chev Corvette 454 365 separated auto/man trans 1967 Mopar 426 425/430 change to 426 425/425 Belv, Coronet Stk 1967 Mopar 426 425/435 change to 426 425/430 Belv, Coronet Stk 1967 Mopar 426 425/455 change to 426 425/450 Belv, Coronet SS 1967 Mopar 426 425 460 change to 426 425/460 Belv, Coronet SS 70025

Aug. 14, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1979 Chev Malibu 305 160 separated auto/man trans 70026

Question: Are there any requirements as to how the floor needs to be mounted in my daughter’s Jr. Dragster? Answer: Yes there are. The floor must be mounted on top of the lower framerail cross braces. Additionally, the floor must extend from the driver’s seat forward to 6 inches past the pedals. 69659

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the latest update to the 2016 to 2017 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The 2016 to 2017 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be found on NHRAracer.com under Rules. 70011

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 68-69 Ford Cougar/Comet 428 335 separated auto/man trans 70012

Question: Am I allowed to install a dry-sump oil system on my 1969 Camaro SS/CA car? I know that there are some other Super Stock combinations that allow a dry-sump, but I am not sure if I am one of those combinations. Answer: No you are not. Per the 2017 NHRA Rulebook, dry-sump oiling systems are prohibited from being used in all Super Stock classes other than SS/ES, SS/FS, SS/GS. 69658

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma National event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 76 Ford Maverick, entry with the 302-cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 133 currently rated at 153, has been increased by ten horsepower, to 163 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds