Pacific Division News

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LODRS 3-2 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 2013 Ford Cobra Jet entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 500 currently rated at 531, has been increased by eighteen horsepower, to 549 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2015 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or mo

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 2015 Dodge Drag Pak Challenger 392 400/400 was recently added. 2015 Dodge Drag Pak Challenger 426 460/460 was recently added. 68-71 Mopar 340 275 added Edelbrock head 60767 for SS only 87-92 GM 305 with the 081 casting cylinder head added Dart 10021070 and World 046250 for SS only. 63088

The NHRA Technical Department recently added the 2015 Chrysler Drag Pak Challenger’s 392 400/400 and 426 460/460 to the blueprint specifications. 63087

The NHRA Technical Department recently made a change to the 1986 Ford 140/84, by adding alt cylinder head E43E-AJ and manifold E43E-EIC 62945

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA FOUR-WIDE event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 68-69 Chevrolet Camaro, Nova, entries with the 396 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 375 currently rated at 399, has been increased by thirteen horsepower, to 412 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 93-98 GM Camaro, Firebird, entries with the 350 cubic

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the Jegs Sports Nationals Div.4 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1978 Ford Mustang, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 139 currently rated at 152, has been increased by seven horsepower, to 159 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2015 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2015 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement Amendments and the 2015 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2015 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement Amendments and the 2015 Exhibition Rulebook Supplement can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 62229

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

The minimum e.t. for NHRA JR. STREET has been lowered from 10 seconds to 9 seconds. The updated rules for NHRA JR. STREET have been posted on this website. 62208

The 2015 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rulebook Supplement was released earlier today and is posted on NHRracer.com under Rules. 62205

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released 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 62206

To review important information regarding a counterfeit safety product please select the following SFI Foundation link: http://sfifoundation.com/important-notice-regarding-counterfeit-product/ 62060

Question: 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? Supercharger Sammy Answer: Supercharger Sammy, No, you cannot run as much overdrive as you want. In General Regulations 1:10, you will see that your new combination will be limi

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the most recent 2013 to 2015 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The 2013 to 2015 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be found on NHRAracer.com under Rules. The complete 2015 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement will posted on NHRAracer.com later in February. 61994

The 2015 Junior Drag Racing League (JDRL) Rulebook is now available on NHRAracer.com under Tech, Rules. Amendments showing changes made from 2014 to 2015 can also be viewed on NHRAracer.com under Tech, Rules, 2014 to 2015 JDRL Rulebook Amendments. 61995

We have an immediate need for 3 full time Division Tech Directors to join our corporate team based in Indianapolis, IN. Reporting to the Vice President of Technical Operations, the responsibilities include providing technical inspection support at divisional events and select NHRA national events. You will collaborate with the corporate staff and work directly with race teams, manufacturers, and other members of the Tech Department to review and discuss acceptance of new co

Per the 2015 NHRA rulebook General Regulations, Section 20, 1:6 Fuel, pages 6 &7 (see below); Sunoco is the ONLY NHRA-accepted nitromethane supplier for both NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events. “Nitromethane: Only nitromethane from an NHRA-accepted on- site supplier may be present on-site or used on-site at any NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event (“NHRA National Event”) or NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event (“NH

Question: For the 2015 NHRA Drag Racing season, I am changing my Top Dragster over to a dry sump oil system. I am getting ready to fit the appropriate oil lines. I heard that these lines have to be tested. Could you please explain? Oil Line Oliver Answer: Oil Line Oliver, You are correct; some of these new lines will need to be tested. In fact, any flexible-pressure oil line that will be subject to pressures greater than 30 psi must pass a minimum 300 psi test for 30 se

Stock/SS Horsepower Changes complete for 2nd half rating period 2014 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected Chev 350 350 358 350 13-14 Camaro auto Chev 350 350 350 358 13-14 Camaro man Chev 350 170 280 273 1977 Nova Chev 350 247/250 287

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