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Tuesday Tech Question for 1/31/12: Question: I have a mechanical fuel pump that keeps the bowls of my carburetor full and a return line that takes excess fuel back to the tank. My racing buddies say that I need a fuel shut off valve in the main fuel line to the carburetor, is this true? Fuel Pump Joe Answer: Fuel Pump Joe, Yes it is. In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook General Regulations, section 20, page 5, Pumps/Valves it states “Cars equipped with carburetor(s) or non-electro

Tuesday Tech Question for 1/24/12: Question: Is it legal to run nitrous on my 9 second Super Pro Bike? Biker Boy Bradley Answer: Biker Boy Bradley, Yes it is. In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook E.T. Motorcycle, section 4C, page 13, it has all the requirements such as a stamped DOT-1800 pound rated bottle and permanently mounted (no hose clamps or tie wraps). 48840

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released new amendments to the 2012 Rulebook. These amendments document the NHRA rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 19, 2012. The 2012 Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2012 Rule Amendments or by clicking 2012 Rules Amendments. Please continue to visit NHRAracer.com periodically to get updates on the most recent Rule Amendments. 48859

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released new amendments to the 2012 Junior Drag Racing League Rulebook. These amendments document rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 19, 2012. The 2012 Junior Drag Racing League Rule Amendments can be accessed by navigating to the TECH, Rules, 2012 Junior Drag Racing League Rule Amendments, visiting the jrdragster.nhra.com site or by clicking 2012 Junior Drag Racing League Rule Amendments. Please continue to v

SAN ANTONIO, TX (January 17, 2012) VP Racing Fuels today announced it has reformulated three of its NHRA-approved fuels—C11, C23 and C25. Effective January 20, the new 2012 formulas will be available from VP for dyno and track testing in 5-gallon pails as well as 15-gallon and 54-gallon drums. The new 2012 blends also will be available for purchase at the NHRA Winternationals at Pomona, but may not be used in competition at this event. Beginning March 7th, 2012 the new 201

Question: I would like to remove some weight from my 1974 Vega Pro ET car. If I take out the OEM glass and replace them with Plexiglas what thickness should it be? Plexiglas Paul Answer: Plexiglas Paul, In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook in General Regulations, 7:8 Windshield, Windows, page 31, it refers to Plexiglas, Lexan, or other shatterproof material, minimum 1/8-inch thick. 48697

Question: My racing buddies said if I was to run in the Street Legal category at our local NHRA track I would need to meet all state highway requirements. Is this correct? Street Legal Stu Answer: Street Legal Stu, This is true. In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook under the NHRA DRAGS: STREET LEGAL STYLE PRESENTED BY AAA, page xiv, in the fourth paragraph it states “All vehicles must be street driven and carry proof of vehicle registration and valid insurance. Vehicles mus

The following Edelbrock and Mopar Performance cylinder heads have been accepted for use in Stock and Super Stock. Please refer to the NHRA Stock Car classification for more details. 60917 - 60-78 Mopar 383-440 452A – 60-78 Mopar 383-440 48812

Super Stock Horsepower Changes from 2nd half rating period 2012 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected Chev 350 247 276 283 91 GT only Chev 350 247 283 276 91 GT Truck w/AT 48813

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the 2012 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments These amendments document the rule changes that will come into effect beginning January 6, 2012. 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 Her

The JW Performance Transmissions Ultra Bell M200 bellhousing has been accepted for use in Stock and Super Stock Eliminator. 48795

Super Stock Horsepower Changes complete for 2nd half rating period 2011 Engine Make CID OEM HP NHRA HP New HP Years affected Chev 396 375 405 399 68/69 Camaro Mopar 426 425 500/507 505 68 Dart/Barracuda Ford 289 210 213 210 64 Mustang w/auto 48780

Question: I see that they make a swing-away steering column. Would I be able to put a removable steering wheel on the swing-away steering shaft? Swing Out Sally Answer: Swing Out Sally, Yes you can. In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook, Section 20, 3.3 Steering, page 15,, the last sentence states “NHRA-accepted swing-away steering column permitted with removable steering wheel.” 48695

Question: At last Friday’s test & tune my Super Street Turbocharged Mustang ran 10.20 at 140 mph and I was not allowed to make any more runs unless I ran 135 mph or slower. I thought if I ran 10.00 or slower in the 1/4-mile then mph was not a factor? 140 Gordy Answer: 140 Gordy, In the 2012 NHRA Rulebook in Section 7 Super Street, page 1, Designation, third paragraph, it states “Any vehicle running faster than 135 mph must meet minimum requirements for 9.99-second

The 2012 Junior Drag Racing League (JDRL) Rulebook is now available on NHRAracer.com under Tech, Rules, 2012 JDRL Rulebook or by clicking this link. The 2012 JDRL Rulebook may also be accessed from the JDRL website at jrdragster.nhra.com. A version of the JDRL Rulebook showing the amendments made from 2011 to 2012 can be viewed on NHRAracer.com under Tech, Rules, 2011 to 2012 JDRL Amendments. A hard copy of the JDRL Rulebook will be available for purchase in late January of 2

Question: I have been running my 1968 Pontiac GTO in F/SA for a number of years. I was told by an NHRA Tech Inspector that I need to install a head protector since I have low back seats. Is this correct? Head Protector Harold Answer: Head Protector Harold, The NHRA Tech Inspector told you correctly. When you go to the 2012 NHRA Rulebook to Stock Eliminator section 10A, page 9, Roll-Cage Padding in the last sentence, See General Regulations 10:6. When you go to s

In the continuing effort to maintain parity in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx, the NHRA Technical Department is increasing the minimum weight for turbocharged entries from 2,650 pounds to 2,700 pounds. The minimum weight for nitrous assisted entries will remain at 2,425 pounds while the minimum weight for supercharged entries will remain at 2,650 pounds. Turbocharged entries will also have a reduction in maximum allowable engine size from 540 cubi

The following Edelbrock cylinder heads have been accepted for use in Super Stock or Stock. Please refer to the NHRA Stock Car classification for more details. 60107 - 67-73 AMC 343-401 60037 - 67-69 Buick 400-455 61767 - 92-30 Dodge 318-360 60217 - 64-81 Ford 289-351 60697 - 69-78 Ford 429-460 61657 - 70-71 Ford 429CJ 48722

The NHRA Technical Department released Horsepower changes December 16, 2011 after review and evaluation of written requests from Lucas Oil Sportsman Series competitors. All changes are effective January 1, 2012. Only those requests received by November 14, 2011 were considered during this scheduled evaluation. Any requests received after November 14, 2011 will be reviewed during the next scheduled evaluation of 2012. Letter review is part of NHRA's commitment to evaluating in

The following Stock/Super Stock horsepower changes were released December 16, 2011 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, 2012. 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 ru