Pacific Division News

The NHRA Component Acceptance process consists of the following four steps: 1. Submittal of Letter of Intent. This letter should outline the intent of the manufacturer or team as to what specific component(s) they wish to manufacture. This letter should also outline any and all design restrictions on said component(s) that are set forth in the rulebook. 2. Submittal of Detailed Component(s) Concept Design Package. This package should include, if applicable, CAD drawings

Tasca Racing has been fined $2,500 for making an unapproved modification to a part previously approved by the NHRA Technical Department. The modification was detected by NHRA Technical Department officials on the Tasca Racing Funny Car prior to the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, TN. 51019

Al-Anabi Racing has been fined $5,000 for making an unapproved modification to a part previously approved by the NHRA Technical Department. The modification was detected by NHRA Technical Department officials on both of Al-Anabi Racing’s Top Fuel Dragsters prior to the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, TN. 51007

John Force Racing has been fined $10,000 for making an unapproved modification to a part previously approved by the NHRA Technical Department. The modification was detected by NHRA Technical Department officials on all four of John Force Racing’s Funny Cars prior to the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, TN. 51008

Question: What protective clothing will I need for my Ford Lighting truck that has an OEM supercharger? I think it will run about 10.50 in the ¼-mile. Supercharger Sarah Answer: Supercharger Sarah, In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook section 4A, page 9, Protective Clothing it states in the third paragraph “10.00 (*6.40) to 11.49 (*7.49); all E.T. naturally aspirated, OEM supercharged, or turbocharged with a full OEM or .024-inch steel firewall: Jacket meeting SFI Spec 3.2

6/12/2012 Question: I’m finishing up my blown small block Chevy front engine dragster that I would like to run in Top Dragster. Do I need a covering on the seat? Front Engine Frank Answer: Front Engine Frank, In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook Section 6B, page 8, Interior it state “For all front-engine open-bodied vehicles supercharged or turbocharged (gasoline or methanol-burning), a flame-retardant-material-covered seat is mandatory.” 50830

Question: What are the rules for towing a Jr Dragster? Jumping Jr Jack Answer: Jumping Jr Jack, In the 2012 NHRA Jr Dragster Rulebook Section 9 Support Group, page 44 it states “Anytime a Jr Dragster is being towed, the driver must be seated in the cockpit. A fluorescent or brightly colored flag, attached to Jr Dragster anytime vehicle is towed, mandatory. A Jr Dragster may not be pushed by any motorized vehicle. Tow strap may not be attached to any portion of the roll cag

The following Ford Cobra Jet mustang combinations have been accepted for use in Stock and Super Stock. Please refer to the NHRA Stock Car classification for more details. 302 350/350 302 500/500 363 330/330 427 425/425 50803

Question: I will be running a high 10-second 32 Bantam at my local NHRA Member Track and I wanted to know if I need to wear arm restraints since it will not run quicker than 9.99. Arm Restraint Andi Answer: Arm Restraint Andi, In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook Section 4A, page 8, Driver 10, Arm Restraints, it states “Mandatory in open-bodied cars running 11.99 (*7.49) or quicker.” *= 1/8 mile 50613

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released new amendments to the 2012 Rulebook. These latest amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning May 29, 2012. The 2012 Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2012 Rule Book Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments 50646

Question: I want to add an Accu-sump system to my 8-second E.T. car. Can I mount it on the inside of the passenger side firewall below the dash? I would not need as much steel braided hose if I mounted it there. Accu-sump Alan Answer: Accu-sump Alan, No, you may not mount it in the driver’s compartment. In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook on page 8 of the General Regulations section, 1:9 Oil System it states “Accu-sump , dry-sump tanks, oil filters, oil supply lines, etc. p

Question: I have almost completed construction on my new rear engine dragster to compete in the NHRA Top Dragster class. I noticed that some companies have fasteners of all colors and types to attach body panels. Are there any special rules that would be associated with these fasteners? Self-locking Fastener Fred Answer: Self-locking Fastener Fred, In section 20, General Regulations, page 18, Frame 4:7 of the 2012 NHRA Rulebook it states, “All self-locking fastener buttons

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the most recent 2012 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The 2012 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2012 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments or by visiting the nhrahotrodheritage.com site and navigating to Rules, 2012 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The reason for the latest version of

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA North East Division event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 87-92 GM SS/GT, entries with the 305 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 185-210 currently rated at 241, has been increased by eleven horsepower, to 252 horsepower; for SS Eliminator GT only. NHRA's 2012 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of

Question: I have a 1957 Chevy that I’m building for the NHRA Super Street class. I’m going to install fiberglass lift off doors. Are there any special rules that I will need to follow. Fiberglass Door Dave Answer: Fiberglass Door Dave, In section 7, Super Street, page 4, Body: 7 of the 2012 NHRA Rulebook it states “Door hinges on any lift-off door must have safety pins or locks.” Also on page 5, Windscreen, Windows it states “Cars with top and windshield must b

Question: I’m building a rear engine dragster for Super Comp and one of my crew members said that he thought my brake line needed to be run inside of tubing where it passes the engine. Is this correct? I will be using steel braided brake line. Brake Line Bobby Answer: Brake Line Bobby, No, your crew member is not correct. In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook, General Regulations, page 15, 3:1 Brakes it states “All brake lines on any rear-engine car must be protected inside tubing or

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA LODRS event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 2010 Ford Cobra Jet, entries with the 281 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 235 currently rated at 248, has been increased by nine horsepower, to 257 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2012 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or more

Question: Is there a requirement on the size of traction bar rod ends I can put on my Pro ET Ford Ranger truck? Rod End Rodney Answer: Rod End Rodney, Yes there is, in the 2012 NHRA Rulebook in the General Regulations section, page 16, 3:5 Traction Bar Rod Ends it states “Minimum requirement for rod ends on the front of all ladder-bar traction bars is ¾-inch steel. A rod end strap to keep ladder bar secured in the event of rod end failure mandatory in all classes

The following Edelbrock cylinder head has been accepted for use in Stock and Super Stock. Please refer to the NHRA Stock Car classification for more details. 61607 - 70-74 Ford 351C 50032

The following Chevrolet COPO Camaro combinations have been accepted for use in Stock and Super Stock. Please refer to the NHRA Stock Car classification for more details. 327 500/500 327 550/550 427 425/425 50033