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For the 2014 season and beyond, NHRA has made the following requirement: All removable multipiece exhaust collectors/stacks must be securely fastened with either an NHRA-accepted header tether or a minimum ½” (half-inch) stitch weld located on each primary tube to prevent loss of collector/stacks during competition. After much discussion on the topic, it has been decided that on cars with a complete exhaust system (including but not limited to mufflers, hangers, flanges, etc.

Question: I heard that I would be required to have 6-point seat belts in my Top Sportsman car this year? Seat Belt Stan Answer: Seat Belt Stan, That is not correct. A quick-release, 3-inch minimum width restraint system, with a 2-inch crotch strap, meeting SFI Spec 16.1 or 2-inch-minimum-width driver restraint system, with 2-inch crotch strap meeting SFI Spec 16.5 is mandatory in all cars in competition required by the rules to have a roll bar or roll cage. As of 1/1/2014

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 57822

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released additional 2013-2014 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments These amendments document the rule changes made from the end of the 2013 season until the beginning of the 2014 season. This document can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 57823

Stock Horsepower Changes complete for 2nd half rating period 2013 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected GM 346 405 313 405 03-04 Camaro,Firebird Mopar 440 390 380 375 69 GT Mopar 440 370-375 350 345 68-71 Dart 57819

Question: In the new 2014 Rulebook for the Summit Racing Equipment Jr. Drag Racing League I see that a rule has been added concerning the body side panels. Are “windows” in the side panels an acceptable solution? Side Panel Scott Answer: Side Panel Scott, The new rule states that, “Any portion of the body side panels that extend upward into the driver’s line of sight must be clear and permit an unobstructed horizontal view for a minimum of 180 degrees.” For further clarif

Question: I am finishing up the chassis on my new altered that I plan to debut next season. I would like to install a rear wing, but I would like to know if there are any rules I should be aware of before mounting it to the chassis. Altered Al Answer: Altered Al, When mounting your wing to an open wheel/body car, you must ensure that it is only mounted via plates and/or short brackets. The maximum distance, center-to-center, from the upper wing tab and the lower roll cage

The NHRA Technical Department released Horsepower changes December 19, 2013 after review and evaluation of written requests from Lucas Oil Sportsman Series competitors. All changes are effective January 1, 2014. Only those requests received by November 12, 2013 were considered during this scheduled evaluation. Any requests received after November 12, 2013 will be reviewed during the next scheduled evaluation of 2014. Letter review is part of NHRA's commitment to evaluating in

The following Stock/Super Stock horsepower changes were released December 19, 2013 produced by the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS). This is the second of two scheduled horsepower adjustments for this year. All changes are effective January 1, 2014. 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 da

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2013 to 2014 Exhibition Vehicle Rulebook Supplement Rule Amendments and the 2014 Exhibition Vehicle Supplement Rulebook. These two documents can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments. 57798

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2013-2014 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments These amendments document the rule changes made from the end of the 2013 season until the beginning of the 2014 season. This document can be found under the Rules section of NHRARacer.com. 57801

Question: I am putting the finishing touches on my new AA/AT Competition Eliminator car. Am I allowed to use a lockup converter in this car? Converter Carl Answer: Converter Carl, In Competition eliminator lockup converters are prohibited. Please refer to Section 12 of the 2014 NHRA Rulebook for more information. 57770

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 57783

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released new amendments to the 2014 Rulebook. These latest amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 1, 2014. The 2014 Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to NHRAracer.com, TECH, Rules, 2014 Rule Book Amendments 12-11-13 Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments 57779

The 2014 Exhibition Vehicle Rulebook Supplement Amendments are under construction and will be released the week of December 16th. 57778

Question: I have a ’73 Duster that I compete in Pro ET with at my local NHRA track. The car currently has a roll bar in it. The car has a back-half installed, but the firewall, floor, and body are all stock. This offseason I plan to build a new engine that should put my car into the low 6 second range in the eighth mile. Will I need to install a complete roll cage? Duster Dave Answer: Duster Dave, If your car will be running quicker than 6.40 in the eighth mile or 10.00

Today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2014 Junior Drag Racing League Amendments. The 2014 Junior Drag Racing League Amendments document the changes made between the 2013 and 2014 season. This document can be found under the Rules section of NHRAracer.com 57771

As a service to our member tracks and Summit E.T. Series competitors, the NHRA Technical Department is posting the E.T. and General Regulations Sections of the 2014 Rulebook on NHRAracer.com. These sections can be accessed by navigating to TECH, Rules, 2014 E.T Rules/2014 General Regulations. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments. 57752

Question: I have a supercharged 23-T Altered that I will be running in Quick 8 at my local NHRA track and some NHRA Top Dragster. I was told that I will need a flame-retardant seat covering. Seat Cover Steve Answer: Seat Cover Steve, You are correct. All front-engine open-bodied vehicles supercharged or turbocharged burning gas or alcohol must have a flame-retardant material-covered seat. 57742

Question: Are there any specifications that the oil lines on my 2010 Ford Mustang Top Sportsman car must meet prior to competition? Top Sportsman Tom Answer: Top Sportsman Tom, All flexible-pressure oil lines, excluding return lines and any line 30psi or lower in pressure, must pass a minimum 300psi test for 30 seconds with no indications of separation, weeping, leaking, etc. Competitors may test and tag their own lines. Label must indicate date, psi, and tester ID; label m