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What type of ignition system am I allowed to use on my Jr. Dragster? Answer: You must use either a magneto or battery ignition system. When a battery ignition is used, the MSD Small Engine Ignition kits 41500 and 41510 and MSD ignition unit 42231 are the only accepted units for NHRA competition. 67443

I am just finishing up my ’41 Willys Top Sportsman car. I noticed that some cars in the class have beadlock wheels and others do not. What kind of wheels do I need to purchase? Answer: If you plan to run 6.50 or quicker or 210 mph or faster you will need to have SFI Spec 15.1 wheels. These wheels must either be beadlocks or have liners. For more information, please see General Regulations Section 5 in your 2016 NHRA Rulebook. 67442

As a reminder to all racers: Only racers that are being torn down, their designated helpers, and NHRA officials are permitted in the teardown garage or teardown tent area. To insure the privacy of the racers being torn down, anyone that doesn’t meet the above criteria will be asked to leave these areas immediately. 68232

I have purchased an original 2013 ZL-1 Camaro, and, since GM is not going to release the motor or the car to run in stock eliminator, my question is can I bracket race the car as it is from the factory with no modifications in any way? Answer: For all 2008 OEM model-year and newer unaltered production cars running slower than 9.99 and 135 mph, they do not have to meet the requirements and specifications for the Summit Racing Series unless the car is a T-top or convertible. A

If I change my fuel from gasoline to E-85 will I need different protective clothing? Answer: In the 2016 NHRA Rulebook section 20, page 45 it reads. For unaltered full-bodied OEM vehicles with an unaltered fuel system using ethanol or methanol and unleaded gasoline fuel blends such as E-85 or gasohol the Protective Clothing requirements are the same as those for gasoline. For any vehicle other than an unaltered full-bodied OEM vehicle with an unaltered fuel system using etha

2016 Midyear Super Stock Horsepower Adjustment correction Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected Dodge 512 450 467 473 478 2011 Drag Pak This correction is due to missing data from the Englishtown National Event not initially being included in the calculations for the 2016 Midyear Super Stock Horsepower Adjustments. The addition of the previously missing data causes the horsepower for this comb

I have a ’73 Duster that I compete in Pro ET with at my local NHRA track. The car currently has a roll bar in it. The car has a back-half installed, but the firewall, floor, and body are all stock. This offseason I plan to build a new engine that should put my car into the low 6 second range in the eighth mile. Will I need to install a complete roll cage? Answer: If your car will be running quicker than 6.40 in the eighth mile or 10.00 in the quarter mile you will need an

I am building an Advanced E.T. dragster that I plan to run at my local NHRA Member Track. This new car will have a screw-type supercharge on it. The supercharger is certified to SFI Spec 34.1. Do I need any other type of restraint system? Answer: Yes you do. For Advanced E.T., all screw-type superchargers must have a restraint system meeting SFI Spec 14.21. 67438

The NHRA Technical Department recently added the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro to the blueprint specifications. 2015 Chevrolet Camaro 376 365 was recently added. 67872

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 2015 Chevrolet Camaro 376 365/365 was recently added 67871

I am just finishing up my Street Roadster that I plan to compete with in your Super Gas category. Since this body does not have any place for taillights, do I still need to have one? Answer: Many classes, such as Super Gas, do not require the vehicle to have factory taillights, but that does not mean that you do not need one. You will still be required to have at least one functional taillight. 67437

The NHRA Technical Department recently made corrections to the blue print specifications. Chev 14-16 350 added supercharger pulley size 3.25, lower 8.00 Chry 2015 354 540 corrected piston dome height .100 change to .305 Chry 2015 392 400 corrected piston dome height .175 change to .185 Chry 2015 392 400 corrected rocker ratio 1.80 change to 1.70 67771

The NHRA Technical Department recently made corrections to the blue print specifications. 1971 Chrysler 318 230 intake manifold 3698437 change to 3698431 2016 Ford Cobra Jet 302 385 corrected throttle body size 1988 Chev 350 230 added throttle body # 17095233 67756

Am I allowed to have a turbocharger on my E.T. Motorcycle? Answer: Yes you are. In fact, both superchargers and turbochargers are permitted to be used in the E.T. Motorcycle class. 67436

Over the first half of the 2016 race season, we have noticed in all categories an increase in brake and parachute failures. These failures have contributed to more vehicles not being able to stop properly. The NHRA Technical Department would like to remind all competitors to thoroughly inspect your brake and parachute systems. Please look for damage to brake lines, rotors, discs etc.. It is important for you to make sure that your brakes are working properly before each pass.

I hope to rewire my 1969 Camaro Top Sportsman car later this year. Are there any requirements as to how the master cutoff is installed? Answer: As you know, an external master electrical cutoff switch is required. If the switch is the “push/pull” type, “push” must be the action for shutting off the electrical system. No matter what the configuration is, the off position must be clearly indicated with the word “OFF.” Any rods or cables used to activate the switch must be a

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the latest version of the 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 67577

My son will begin driving Jr. Dragsters later this season, but, being new to racing, I am still learning how everything works. I know that arm restraints are required, but could you give some insight as to how they need to be installed? Answer: Arm restraints must be adjusted so that the driver’s hands and/or arms cannot be extended outside of the roll cage and/or framerails. Additionally, they should be combined with the driver restraint system such that the arm restraints

The amended 2016 NHRA Rulebook is available for download by NHRA Members in e-book or PDF format. The e-book version is compatible with mobile devices. To access the Rulebook, visit the Member Benefits page on NationalDragster.net. On the Member Benefits page, select the e-book or PDF version of the Rulebook, review the terms-of-use agreement, then select your preferred option from the links below the agreement. NHRA Members may purchase a printed copy of the Rulebook for $