Pacific Division News

For the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series all Class and Personal indexes and policies will remain unchanged. Competitors who adjusted their index (personal or Class) in two classes during the 2016 season will be permitted to change classes in 2017. For 2017, the NHRA Altitude Correction Process will change. The current process, 2016 and previous, rounded up the second or hundredth digit, as an example 0.1234 = 0.13, then truncated (deleted) the third digit and beyo

What is the requirement on mounting a seat in my Super Pro racecar? Answer: In the 2016 NHRA Rulebook section 20 page 31of the General Regulations it reads “The driver’s seat must be supported on the bottom and back by the frame or crossmember. Except as noted in SFI Specifications, seat must be bolted with four bolts (and nuts and washers) on the bottom and one bolt in the rear into the crossbar; all bolts must go into frame or cross braces.” 68707

Is it legal to put a screw supercharger on my Big Block Chevy Top Dragster? Answer: Yes, Top Dragster section 6B page 7 of the 2016 NHRA Rulebook reads. "Roots-type, high-helix roots-type, centrifugal, or screw-type supercharger permitted. Screw-type supercharger must meet SFI Spec 34.1 and be reinspected by the manufacture every three years. Manifold burst panel meeting SFI Spec 23.1 (in addition to panel in supercharger) plus restraint system meeting SFI Spec 14.21 man

11/15/2016 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Auto Club NHRA Nationals event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1972 Pontiac Formula, entries with the 455 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 300 currently rated at 340, has been increased by twelve horsepower, to 352 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2016 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run

I have a 64 Mustang with a roll bar that runs low 11’s. I was told that my low back bucket seats are properly supported by the cross bar but I still need a head protector. Is this correct? Answer: That is correct, General Regulations section 20 page 43 of the 2016 NHRA Rulebook reads. "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 imp

I plan to be running faster than 200 mph.What is the minimum size of the rear wing I will need on my Top Dragster? Answer: In the 2016 NHRA Rulebook section 6B Top Dragster on page 8, body, it states “A rear wing is mandatory on all cars that exceed 200 mph; minimum area 360 square inches, maximum 750 square inches, minimum height 55 inches (measured vertically from trailing edge to ground). Spill plates must be flat/straight and parallel and measure a minimum of 50 squar

11/01/2016 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Toyota NHRA Nationals event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 13-15 Chevrolet COPO, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 305 currently rated at 355, has been increased by twelve horsepower, to 367 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 2010 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 330

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2016 to 2017 Junior Drag Racing League (JDRL) Rule Amendments. These amendments document the JDRL rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2017. The 2017 JDRL Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2016 to 2017 JDRL Rule Amendments or by clicking 2016 to 2017 JDRL Rule Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Ame

I’m going to update my Pro/Sportsman ET car from stock OEM seat belts to new SFI 16.1 seat belts and was looking where I can find some type of mounting illustration Answer: General Regulations Section 20 page 42 of the 2016 NHRA Rulebook,has an illustration of the mounting requirements for the Driver Restraint Systems. 68703

The NHRA Technical Department has released updates to the 2016 to 2017 Rule Amendments. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2017. The 2017 Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2016 to 2017 Rule Amendments or by clicking 2016 to 2017 Rules Amendments 68920

My Pro ET car has a high front end; can I add a beam breaker to the bumper? Answer: General Regulations section 20 Page 19 of the 2016 NHRA Rulebook has wording on beam breakers in the Ground Clearance section. “Unless otherwise permitted by Class Requirements, the installation of a “beam breaker” in front of the body is restricted to extending no farther forward than the body or bumper and must satisfy the 3-inch ground-clearance requirement.” 68702

Can I paint the face of my Dzus button fasteners to match my car? Answer: General Regulations section 20 Page 19 of the 2016 NHRA Rulebook has wording on fastener buttons. “All self-locking fastener buttons must be metallic. All self-locking fastener buttons may be painted any color on their face, but must be WHITE or SILVER ONLY under the face.” 68701

Recently there have been reports in the news about fires associated with lithium ion and lithium polymer batteries used in consumer products. At an NHRA event this past weekend, The NHRA Technical Department observed a similar type of fire associated with a lithium ion battery used in a racecar application. As a precautionary measure, we would like to remind anyone installing these types of batteries in a vehicle to make sure that nothing can rub through or puncture the batte

I am currently putting together a 2010 Camaro to race in SST, SG & ET. I wanted to get clarification on the rules in regards to using the Drive by Wire throttle system. I am planning on using the factory pedal which is electronic only. The pedal will control a factory style Drive by Wire throttle body. For the ignition and fuel control, I plan on using the Holley Dominator EFI engine management system. Is this combination legal to use in these classes. Answer: Yes it i

10/04/2016 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Dodge NHRA Nationals event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 2016 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 575 currently rated at 575, has been increased by twenty five horsepower, to 600 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2016 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run

Oct. 4, 2016 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 92-98 GM 350 added Edelbrock cylinder head 61917 SS only 80-92 GM 305 added World cylinder head 043600 SS only 78-89 Mopar corrected replacement cylinder head horsepower 68768

9/27/2016 As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LODRS division 7 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1976 Ford Maverick, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 133 currently rated at 138, has been increased by eleven horsepower, to 149 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2016 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.2

I have a S/Pro Dragster that will be running 7.60 in the 1/4-mile and about 4.80 in the 1/8-mile and want to make sure that I have the correct rollcage padding. Do I need the SFI Spec 45.1 rollcage padding? Answer: Roll cage padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 mandatory on any vehicle running 9.99 (*6.39) or quicker. Padding must be used anywhere driver's helmet may come in contact with roll cage. 68677

I have a full-bodied, hardtop, Pro E.T car that runs 11.60's in the 1/4-mile. I have SFI Spec. 16.1 seat belts that are punch-out dated 10/2015. Are they legal for my car? Answer: If the Pro E.T. full-bodied, hardtop car runs slower than 11.49 in the 1/4-mile, than expired SFI Spec. 16.1 seat belts are acceptable and probably better than old standard style O.E.M. seat belts. If the car ran quicker than 11.49 in the 1/4-mile SFI Spec. 16.1 seat belts updated at two-year i

I am putting a new engine combination together for my Top Dragster. It will be 400 cubic inches in displacement with a screw-type supercharger. I looked in the Top Dragster rules section, but did not see any limit to what overdrive I can run. Does this mean I can run as much as I want? Answer: No, you cannot run as much overdrive as you want. In General Regulations 1:10, you will see that your new combination will be limited to 2.04 maximum overdrive. 67444