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I’m finishing up my Super Pro Mustang, and one of my racing buddies said he did not think I could use a ball-lock pin in my parachute mount. Is he correct? Answer: Your racing buddy is correct. The use of ball-lock pins for parachute mounting is prohibited. Instead, parachutes must have their own independent mounting with sleeved 3/8-inch minimum steel bolts or steel pins. 69362

If we are towing our Jr Dragster with a front-end-dolly behind our golf cart do we still need to have a flag? Answer: Anytime a Jr Dragster is being towed a fluorescent or brightly colored flag, 5 feet above the ground, attached to the Jr Dragster is required. 69361

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.

The local NHRA Tech Inspector said I need to make my passenger door operative from the outside on my Super Pro Camaro. Is that true for their track only or all NHRA tracks? Answer: That is true for any NHRA track. You would need to follow the 2017 NHRA Rulebook section 20, page 31, Interior: 6, 6.1 Drivers Compartment. It states “Both doors must be functional from the inside and outside on all full-bodied cars.” 69232

The local NHRA Tech Inspector said I need to make my passenger door operative from the outside on my Super Pro Camaro. Is that true for their track only or all NHRA tracks? Answer: That is true for any NHRA track. You would need to follow the 2017 NHRA Rulebook section 20, page 31, Interior: 6, 6.1 Drivers Compartment. It states “Both doors must be functional from the inside and outside on all full-bodied cars.” 69231

3/20/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Gatornationals event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 63-64 Dodge, Plymouth, entries with the 383 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 330 currently rated at 280, has been increased by twelve horsepower, to 292 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 2010 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 352 cubic i

I am putting a roll bar in my daily driver so that I am able to meet the safety requirements at the speed I am running. Being a daily driver, can the rear crossbar be bolted in so that I can still have good access to the back seat? Answer: No, the cross bar may not be bolted in. In the 2017 NHRA Rulebook, Section 20, page 21 it states, “Crossbar and rear braces must be welded to main hoop.” 69230

3/14/2017 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LORDS event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 2015 Dodge Drag Pak, entries with the 354 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 530 currently rated at 530, has been increased by twenty eight horsepower, to 558 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2017 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-second

March 6, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently added intake manifold casting to the blueprint specifications. 1966 Mopar 273 2536560 1967 Mopar 273 2536559 69360

I’m running a low eight second Super Pro dragster and I would like to use a head and neck restraint system. I was told I would still need to use my neck collar. Is this correct? Answer: In the 2017 NHRA Rulebook, section 4A, page 8, it states “If SFI Spec 3.3 neck collar is required and driver opts to use head and neck restraint system instead, then SFI Spec 3.3 head sock or SFI Spec 3.3 skirted helmet mandatory.” 69229

March 6, 2017 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1977 Buick Regal 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270 1977 Chev Chevelle 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270 auto 1977 Chev Chevelle 350 170 270 change to 350 170/275 man 1970 Dodge Challenger 440 390/400 change to 440 390/382 1964 Mopar 330, Savoy 426 425/415 change to 426 425/405 69359

Can I have a momentary cutoff switch in my Jr. Dragster cockpit if I have a separate cutoff toggle switch? Answer: Yes you can. In the 2017 NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook, page 39, Buttons/Switches, it states, “Entrants are allowed to use a total of two buttons in the cockpit. One of these switches/buttons is for the ignition shutoff, which cannot be momentary and cannot be reset from the driver’s compartment; the second is available for any function (including

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released additional 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. 69328

I am new to drag racing, and I am currently building a Super Pro Dragster. I was told that the delay box must be NHRA Accepted. How do I find what delay box is legal for my application? Answer: A full list of all NHRA Accepted products is available on NHRARacer.com. Simply navigate to the site, look at the column on the left and find the link labeled NHRA Accepted Products. The resulting page gives you a link to the Accepted Products List as well as information as to how

My son’s Jr. Dragster has suspension in both the front and rear of the car. Are there any rules regarding how much travel the car can have? Answer: In the 2017 NHRA Summit Jr. Drag Racing League Rulebook, page 34, Suspension, it states, “Suspension permitted; maximum upward suspension travel 2 inches.” 69226

I'm planning on bending a chromoly driveshaft loop. In the rulebook section 2:4 states 7/8 inch x .065 inch welded steel tubing. But I'm planning on 1" OD chromoly, so my question is do I still need to use .065" wall thickness or can I use .058" wall thickness? Y Answer: You will still need to use the .065 wall thickness for your driveshaft loop. 69225

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 69269

My local NHRA starter and then the tech inspector told me that it was not legal to put preload in my wheelie bars on my front wheel drive car. Is that in the NHRA Rulebook somewhere? Answer: The NHRA starter and tech inspector are correct. In the General Regulations page 17 it reads “Wheelie-bar wheels must turn freely at the starting line, any preload prohibited.” 69146

The NHRA Technical Department has released the 2017 NHRA Exhibition Vehicle Rulebook Supplement. The 2017 NHRA Exhibition Rulebook Supplement can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 69236