Pacific Division News

Dear NHRA Tech Department, I was looking at replacing my fuel cell in my super gas car. Would I have to ground this fuel cell in order for it to pass tech since it’s made of plastic and has no metal to ground it? Fuel Cell Fred Tuesday Tech Question Answer Fuel Cell Fred, The NHRA Rulebook states in General Regulations, 1:5 Fuel Systems, Tanks, “Nonmetallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame”. The fuel cell you are

The NHRA Technical Department recently made corrections to the 2016 Ford Cobra Jet 302 575 (supercharger pulley) blueprint specifications. 65652

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2016 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2016 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 65653

The NHRA Technical Department has released corrections to the 2016 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2016 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 65654

The NHRA Technical Department recently added the 2016 Ford Cobra Jet 302 385, 302 575 and 429 470 to the blueprint specifications. 65638

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1965 Chevelle 327 250 separated auto/manual transmission 1969 Camaro 350 300 separated flat and cowl hoods for Stock 1969 Camaro 427 425 separated aluminum and iron heads Ford 302 385/385 added to class guide 2016 Cobra Jet Ford 302 575/575 added to class guide 2016 Cobra Jet Ford 429 470/470 added to class guide 2016 Cobra Jet 65637

Stock/SS Horsepower Changes complete for 2nd half rating period 2015 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected Buick 350 195 272 268 1972 GS Chev 327 250 249 245 1964 Chevelle Chev 327 250 251 245 1964 Full size Mopar 340 275 304

Dear NHRA Tech Department, I am building a super comp/ top dragster over the winter break. I was looking into different types of tubing material and I was interested in Docol R8 Tubing. Is Docol R8 Tubing legal material to build my dragster? Docol Tubing Dan Tuesday Tech Question Answer Docol Tubing Dan, You are allowed to use Docol R8 tubing to build a super comp/ top dragster chassis. It is allowed for any SFI spec, when using the R8 tubing

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the latest version of the 2015 to 2016 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The amendment made today only increases the minimum weight of the Nostalgia Funny Cars from 2,250 lbs. to 2,300 lbs. The 2015 to 2016 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be found on NHRAracer.com under Rules. The complete 2016 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement will posted on NHRAracer.com later in Februa

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the latest version of the 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement Amendments and the 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement Amendments and the 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 65627

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2016 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2016 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 65617

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released 2016 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2016 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 65579

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2015 to 2016 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The 2015 to 2016 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be found on NHRAracer.com under Rules. The complete 2016 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement will posted on NHRAracer.com later in February 2016 65575

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Ford 1992 302 225 head casting F1ZZ-B Ford 75-76 351-400 throttle bore 1.686 change to 1.583 Ford 72-73 302 added head casting D2OE-BA 65568

The NHRA Technical Department released Horsepower changes December 21, 2015 after review and evaluation of written requests from Lucas Oil Sportsman Series competitors. All changes are effective January 1, 2016. Only those requests received by November 17, 2015 were considered during this scheduled evaluation. Any requests received after November 17, 2015 will be reviewed during the next scheduled evaluation of 2016. Letter review is part of NHRA's commitment to evaluating in

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 60-70 Ford FE added Edelbrock head part number 61857. 2015 Dodge Drag Pak 392 400/400 was a typo and should have been 392 430/430. 65569

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2015-2016 NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series Rulebook Supplement Amendments and the 2016 Rulebook. These rule changes will come into effect beginning January 1, 2016. The 2016 NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series Rulebook Supplement and 2015-2016 Amendments can be can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Ame

The following Stock/Super Stock horsepower changes were released December 18, 2015 produced by the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS). This is the second of two scheduled horsepower adjustments for this year. All changes are effective January 1, 2016. It should be noted that these changes include only results produced by the AHFS, and do not include written letters or requests. Those changes are listed separately. The AHFS is a program based on actual run da

The NHRA Technical Department has been working closely with chassis manufacturers, body manufacturers, teams and K&N on the development of a spec air induction system. This system will be mandatory on all cars participating in the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock category. The K&N mandated air induction system referred to as the NHRA Pro Stock Air Induction System (Part Number 100-8522) will consist of the following components: · Throttle Body Adapter – P/N 088049 ·

Beginning immediately racers will be able to contact NHRA technical support personnel by dialing (844-468-7631) (844-HOTROD1). Between the hours of 8AM and 8PM ET Monday through Thursday and from 8AM to 3PM on Fridays, up to four technical support representatives will be available to answer racer’s technical questions. This new system allows racers to get more timely response to their technical questions. Racers can also continue to contact their Division Technical Directors