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NHRA Technical Department announces changes to the AIR FOIL, WINGS Section of the General Regulations of the 2016 rulebook.
The following amendment will be included in the next release of the 2016 NHRA Rulebook Amendments: Beginning Jan. 1, 2016: For all open-wheel/body cars where rear wings are permitted the wing may either be fully mounted to the roll cage only via plates and/or short brackets; maximum 6 inches center-to-center between the upper (wing tab) and lower (roll cage tab) bolts or . Tube type or extended wing stands are prohibited when mounting wings to any components of the driver’s
Nov 19, 20152 min read


NHRA Releases 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement Amendments and the 2016 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement
Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released 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. 65382
Nov 11, 20151 min read


Horsepower adjustments following the NHRA LODRS event in Las Vegas, NV
As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LORDS event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 1975 Ford Maverick, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 129 currently rated at 132, has been increased by seven horsepower, to 139 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 1981 Pontiac Firebird, entries with the 301 cubic inch engine and a fact
Nov 10, 20151 min read


NHRA Technical Department released updates to the 2015 to 2016 Rule Amendments
The NHRA Technical Department has released updates to the 2015 to 2016 Rule Amendments. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2016. The 2016 Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2015 to 2016 Rule Amendments or by clicking 2015 to 2016 Rules Amendments. 65353
Nov 5, 20151 min read


NHRA Technical Department released the 2015 to 2016 Junior Drag Racing League Rule Amendments
Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2015 to 2016 Junior Drag Racing League (JDRL) Rule Amendments. These amendments document the JDRL rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2016. The 2016 JDRL Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2015 to 2016 JDRL Rule Amendments or by clicking 2015 to 2016 JDRL Rule Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Ame
Nov 2, 20151 min read


NHRA Technical Department released the 2015 to 2016 Rule Amendments
Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2015 to 2016 Rule Amendments. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2016. The 2016 Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2015 to 2016 Rule Amendments or by clicking 2015 to 2016 Rules Amendments. Any additional product specifications called out in the rulebook can be obtained by navigating to NHRARacer.com, TECH, NHRA Accepted Products
Oct 26, 20151 min read


CLARIFICATION TO AIR FOIL AMENDMENT
http://www.nhra.net/2015/images/Racer/roll cage mounted wings amendment.pdf
Oct 25, 20151 min read


Pro Mod
Pro Mod Intake Restraint Requirements Hyperkontrol Boost System Installation and Operation Manual Pro Mod Window Net Requirements Pro Mod Modern Racing Master Shutoff Installation 65202
Oct 20, 20151 min read


NHRA Tech Department Makes Correction to the Engine Blue Print Specification
The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chry 2015 1426/460 dome volume change from 7cc to 9cc, head gasket thickness change from .039 to .054 65208
Oct 20, 20151 min read


Top Fuel / Funny Car
Funny Car Dual Front Latch Specifications Top Fuel / Funny Car Manifold Stud Specifications MSD Pro MAG Pin-Out Top Fuel / Funny Car Parachute Tether Specification Top Fuel and Funny Car Roll Cage Padding Example Funny Car Body Tether Specification Funny Car Body Acceptance Process and Specifications NHRA Approved Inputs 65199
Oct 20, 20151 min read


Sportsman
Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car Cylinder Head Specifications 65203
Oct 20, 20151 min read


Pro Stock
NHRA Pro Stock Electronic Fuel Injection Requirements NHRA Pro Stock Window Net Requirements NHRA Pro Stock Master Power Cutoff Requirements 65200
Oct 20, 20151 min read


Pro Stock Motorcycle
Pro Stock Motorcycle ECU Specifications Pro Stock Motorcycle Engine Specifications Pro Stock Motorcycle Approved Engine and Chassis Combinations 65201
Oct 20, 20151 min read


NHRA Tech Department Makes Correction to the Stock Car Classifction Guide
The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. Chev 1987 305 195-215/245 change to 195-215/241 Stock. 65196
Oct 19, 20151 min read


Goodyear Announces New Top Fuel and Funny Car Tire for 2016
http://www.nhra.net/2015/images/NHRARacer/New TF-FC tire announcement.pdf
Oct 15, 20151 min read


Horsepower adjustments following the NHRA Keystone Nationals event in Reading, PA
As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LORDS event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 2008 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 330 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 425 currently rated at 519, has been increased by seventeen horsepower, to 536 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 2015 Dodge Drag Pak, entries with the 426 cubic inch engine and a f
Oct 6, 20151 min read


2016 Pro Stock Rule Update
NHRA Technical Department releases additional 2016 Pro Stock rules which take effect January 1, 2016. For detailed drawing of the hood height dimensions please click here. Wheelie Bar Specifications · Maximum Length 66 inches measured from the center of the rear axle to the center of the bolt in wheelie bar wheel. · Minimum weight on rear axle at conclusion of a run increased to 1,100 pounds from 1,090 pounds. Maximum Hood Height Specifications ·
Sep 28, 20151 min read


Horsepower adjustments following the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals event in Indianapolis, IN
As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LORDS 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 205, has been increased by seven horsepower, to 212 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 09-10 Dodge Drag Pak, entries with the 426 cubic inch engine and a fact
Sep 10, 20151 min read


NHRA Tech Department makes Updates to the Stock Car Classification Guide
The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 60-78 Mopar added Mopar head casting 452A for Stock combinations 64712
Sep 10, 20151 min read


Horsepower adjustments following the LODRS Division 3 event in Bowling Green, KY
As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LORDS 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 198, has been increased by seven horsepower, to 205 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 2010 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 330 cubic inch engine and a facto
Sep 1, 20151 min read
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