Pacific Division News

Question: Is my Super Comp dragster required to have a rear wing? I know it is required in Top Dragster, but I am unsure about the rule for Super Comp. Dragster Dan Answer: Dragster Dan, You are not required to have a wing on a Super Comp car. In Top Dragster, all cars running in excess of 200 MPH are required to have a rear wing. For further requirements on the rear wing required in Top Dragster, please see the 2014 NHRA Rulebook. 59473

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Summer Nationals event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 2008 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet, entries with the 330 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 425 currently rated at 456, has been increased by fifteen horsepower, to 471 horsepower; for Super Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2014 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any

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Question: I am getting together a new Competition Eliminator car that I plan to run in C/D. My hopes are that the car will run in the 6.8 second range at over 200 mph. I only need one parachute, correct? Parachute Pete Answer: Parachute Pete, That is not correct. Dual parachutes are required on all cars running 200 mph or more. Since your car will be capable of these speeds, you will be required to have two parachutes. 59017

The NHRA Technical Department will release additional 2014 NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series Rule Amendment tomorrow. Unless otherwise noted in this document, the additional amendment will come into effect immediately. The 2014 NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series Rulebook Amendments can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com 59173

In the continuing effort to maintain parity in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, the NHRA Technical Department is increasing the minimum weight for nitrous-assisted entries from 2,425 pounds to 2,475 pounds. The minimum weight for turbocharged entries will remain at 2,650 pounds while the minimum weight for supercharged entries will remain at 2,600 pounds. These rule changes will go into effect immediately. Additional parity adjustments will be made as necessary. 59171

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Southern Nationals 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 139, has been increased by six horsepower, to 145 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2014 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-secon

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the 1985 Ford, due to a data entry error. 1985 Ford Mustang 302 210/217 change to 302 210/208 Stock Eliminator 59167

Question: I hope to rewire my 1969 Camaro Top Sportsman car later this year. Are there any requirements as to how the master cutoff is installed? Camaro Carl Answer: Camaro Carl, As you know, an external master electrical cutoff switch is required. If the switch is the “push/pull” type, “push” must be the action for shutting off the electrical system. No matter what the configuration is, the off position must be clearly indicated with the word “OFF.” Any rods or cables

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Southern Nationals event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1985 Ford Mustang, Capri, Cougar, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 210 currently rated at 208, has been increased by nine horsepower, to 217 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2014 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any r

Question: What kind of roll-cage padding do I need to install on my new Super Gas roadster? Roadster Rick Answer: Roadster Rick, For you Super Gas car you must install roll-cage padding meeting SFI Spec 45.1 anywhere the driver’s helmet may come in contact with roll-cage components. 59015

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the 09-10 Dodge, 2014 Ford class guides. 09-10 Dodge Challenger added 370 340/340 2014 Ford Cobra Jet added 429 455/455 59026

The NHRA Technical Department recently made a change to the 2014 Chevrolet, 09-10 Chrysler, 10-14 Ford Blue Print Specifications. Chev 2014 added bore, stroke, and rod length 350 530 Chry 09-10 Challenger added 370 340/340 Ford 2014 Cobra Jet added 429 455/455 Ford 10-14 Cobra Jet corrected throttle body size Ford 2012 Cobra Jet 302 325 added alternate manifold Ford 11-14 Mustang GT 302 380 added alternate manifold Ford 2012 Cobra Jet 330 510 corrected deck clearance 59

With the announcement that Sunoco will become the official racing fuel of NHRA in 2015, there have been many questions.

Question: Are there any requirements as to how the floor needs to be mounted in my daughter’s Jr. Dragster? Jr. Dad Dan Answer: Jr. Dad Dan, Yes there are. The floor must be mounted on top of the lower framerail cross braces. Additionally, the floor must extend from the driver’s seat forward to 6 inches past the pedals. 58971

Question: I recently purchased a Toyota Celica Pro Mod style car. I plan to run the car in the Top Sportsman class along with some local bracket races. I am looking to upgrade the wheels before I start racing the car. My question is, am I required to run beadlocks when I run Top Sportsman? Beadlock Bill Answer: Beadlock Bill, For the Top Sportsman class, any vehicle that runs 6.50 and quicker or 210 mph and quicker is required to have rear wheels that meet SFI Spec 15.1.

The NHRA Technical Department has 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 58817

After reviewing SRAC member input regarding possible changes to the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS), NHRA’s Technical Department released the following changes for the 2014 season. Beginning January 1st 2014 the AHFS will review Super Stock GT front and rear wheel drive combinations separately. This is not an immediate across the board change, changes will be made only during the mid-year or end of year adjustments, or when a -1.20 under run occurs. At which p

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA 4 Wide event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 2014 Chevrolet COPO Camaro, entries with the 427 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 430 currently rated at 430, has been increased by fourteen horsepower, to 444 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2014 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-sec

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the 1979 Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac; as well as the 2014 Chevrolet class guide, due to an error. 1979 Chev Monte Carlo 305 160/235 change to 305 160/243 Stock Eliminator 1979 Buick Regal, Century 305 155/235 change to 305 155/243 Stock Eliminator 1979 Olds Cutlass 305 160/235 change to 305 160/243 Stock Eliminator 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix, LeMans 305 155/235 change to 305 155/243 Stock Eliminator 8