Pacific Division News

The NHRA Technical department has recently evaluated numerous alcohol heads during various events as well as gathered information from manufacturers in order to develop additional specifications for the heads currently running in Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car categories. These new specifications which are listed below will become effective January 1, 2015. You can also find these specifications posted on www.NHRARacer.com/NHRA Accepted Products/NHRA Accepted Product Sp

Question: I have a full-bodied car that I race in Competition Eliminator. Are there any rules as to what window net I have to utilize? Window Net Walter Answer: Window Net Walter, All full-bodied cars in Competition Eliminator must be equipped with a window net meeting SFI 27.1. Those window nets must be updated at two-year intervals from the date of manufacture. 61500

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Question: 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? Supercharger Sam Answer: Supercharger Sam, Yes you do. For Advanced E.T., all screw-type superchargers must have a restraint system meeting SFI Spec 14.21. 61306

The NHRA Technical Department recently added piston specification to the 11-14 Ford 302 325-380 blueprint specifications. 61037

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 1982 Ford Mustang/Capri 302 157/157 is a manual transmission only combination. 61036

Question: Is there a rule on how the rubber mounted carburetor needs to be installed on our Jr Dragster? Carburetor Carl Jr Answer: Carburetor Carl Jr, Yes there is. Carburetors that are mounted via rubber boots/adapters and clamps must have a secondary mechanical device (bolt, turnbuckle, bracket, etc.) securing the carburetor to the engine/intake manifold. 61026

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the most recent 2013 to 2014 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The 2013 to 2014 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be found on NHRARacer.com under Rules. 60926

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the U.S. Nationals event, the following changes have been made. The horsepower rating for 1986 Chevrolet truck, entries with the 262 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 155 currently rated at 155, has been increased by twenty nine horsepower, to 184 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 1986 Chevrolet truck, entries with the 350 cubic inch eng

This is a reminder to all Stock and Super Stock Racers that prior to reaching the head of the staging lanes all ice, towels, rags, etc must be removed per the 2014 NHRA Rulebook General Regulations, Section 20, page 5, Fuel /Air – Fuel/Air: Any method of artificially cooling or heating fuel prohibited (i.e., cool cans, Freon, wet rags, etc.), except as noted in Class Requirements. Cool cans, wet towels, etc. are permitted in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super

As we approach the 60th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the NHRA Technical Department wanted to take a moment to remind all competitors of the rules for the Factory Stock Showdown. Below you will see the rules for each of the two classes: FS/A and FS/B. In addition to these rules, the cars must also meet all requirements as outlined in the 2014 NHRA Rulebook. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the NHRA Technical Department at Tec

The NHRA Technical Department recently added the 11-14 Chrysler Challenger 392 380 to the blueprint specifications. 60686

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 11-14 Dodge Challenger 392 380/380 was recently added. 60685

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes due to a data entry error. AMC 66-69 290 225/213 change to 290 225/210 AMX SS only 1986 Chev truck added separate auto/man trans 1970 Dodge Dart/Challenger was separated from the Coronet/Charger 60574

The NHRA Technical Department recently made corrections to the 1978 Ford 302/139, by adding carburetor specs. 60573

The NHRA Technical Department recently added intake manifold, cylinder head casting numbers and gasket thickness to the 1962 Pontiac 389/318. 60550

The following Mopar Performance cylinder head has been accepted for use in Super Stock. Please refer to the NHRA Stock Car classification for more details. 452A – 60-66 Mopar 383-440 60549

Question: 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? Taillight Tom Answer: Taillight Tom, 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. 60546

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released additional 2014 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2014 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 60467

Question: Am I allowed to install a quick-disconnect steering wheel on my Pro E.T. car? Steering Wheel Stewart Answer: Steering Wheel Stewart, Yes you are. This must be a commercially available quick-disconnect. Also, the adapter must be welded to the steering shaft. 60434