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The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the blueprint specifications. Chev 1982 350 175 added complete manifold #14014440 Chev 1997 350 260 added head casting 101253320 64544

NHRA Technical Department announces rules for the 2015 Factory Stock Showdown. In addition to these rules, the cars must also meet all requirements as outlined in the 2015 NHRA Rulebook. The competition includes entries from two Stock Eliminator classes with each class running as a separate category within Stock Class Eliminations, and a winner being crowned in each. The two winners will then square off for the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Championship using a handicapped star

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1974 Ford Maverick, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 140 currently rated at 140, has been increased by six horsepower, to 146 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2015 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-sec

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1977 Cadillac Seville, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 180 currently rated at 189, has been increased by fourteen horsepower, to 203 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2015 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. GM 87-92 305 185-225/245 corrected transmission designation and horsepower that was inadvertently changed due to the designation typo. 64468

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2015 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2015 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 64425

The minimum height of the Pro Stock manufacturers identification headers has been revised from no smaller than 4.25 inches to no smaller than 2.125 inches. 64413

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 2015 Dodge Drag Pak Challenger 354 530/530 was recently added. 2015 Dodge Drag Pak Challenger 354 540/540 was recently added. 64412

The NHRA Technical Department recently added the 2015 Chrysler/Dodge, Drag Pak Challenger’s 354 530 and 354 540 to the blueprint specifications. 64411

Today NHRA announced the 2016 Pro Stock Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) requirements. A detailed technical document containing the mandated part numbers, prices, and part specifications can be found on www.NHRARacer.com or by clinking on the following link: http://promod.nhra.com/UserFiles/File/Tech/NHRA_EFI_Specifications_Rev1.pdf. NHRA 2016 PRO STOCK EFI REQUIREMENTS Engine Control Unit: o Holley HP ECU part number 554-129 mandatory o EFI closed loop functionality p

Stock Horsepower Changes complete for 1st half rating period 2015 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected Chev 350 295/300 290 286 67-70 Camaro Auto Chev 396 325 330 325 67-69 Camaro Auto Super Stock Horsepower Changes complete for 1st half rating period 2015 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected Chev

The following Stock/Super Stock horsepower changes were released July 14, 2015 produced by the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS). This is the first of two scheduled horsepower adjustments for this year. All changes are effective July 14, 2015. 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 data comp

The NHRA Technical Department adds the 1987 Chevrolet 262 to the Blue Print Specifications. 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, El Camino added 262 140 63788

The NHRA Technical Department recently added the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, El Camino to the class guide. 1987 Chevrolet added 262 140/140 63789

The Technical Department has recently received several complaints from fans concerning their inability to read the competition numbers of their favorite drivers. These complaints are not just directed at professional categories but also all sportsman categories. Some of the complaints have been that racer’s competition numbers are not as large as the rulebook requires, that the number fonts used are not easily legible and that the colors used are not truly contrasting (e.g. g

As a reminder to all racers, tampering with NHRA-Specified fuels is prohibited. Tampering includes, but is not limited to, adding other chemicals or fuels to an NHRA-Specified fuel. Penalties for tampering with an NHRA-Specified fuel may result in a disqualification from an event and in addition could also include a monetary fine, loss of points, and suspension from NHRA competition. 63754

The NHRA disqualified a Rodney Benson from the 2015 NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka for violating NHRA Rules, particularly Section 20, page 36 of the 2015 NHRA Rulebook under Ignition. Tech inspectors discovered a traction control devise was installed. In addition to the disqualification the competitor will receive zero points for the event and the event will count towards his quota. The disqualification is not appealable. 63367

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LODRS 1-2 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 09-10 Dodge Drag Pak entries with the 426 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 450 currently rated at 450, has been increased by twenty four horsepower, to 474 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2015 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds o

The NHRA disqualified a competitor from the 2015 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway for violating NHRA Rules, particularly Section 10A, page 10 of the 2015 NHRA Rulebook under Electrical. Tech inspectors discovered a false battery was installed. In addition to the disqualification the competitor will receive zero points for the event and the event will count towards his quota. The disqualification is not appealable. 63344

The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2015 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2015 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 63343