Pacific Division News

Answer: I’m having trouble deciphering what the punched out holes mean on my NHRA chassis tag. The car that I purchased is a 1969 Nova that has a roll cage like you see in the NHRA Rulebook and it also has a funny car cage installed. The blue/silver NHRA chassis tag is punched out 8.50 & Slower and at the bottom N/A. Along the left side punched out 16 and along the top 7. What does it all mean? Answer: The punched out dates along the left side and the top show tha

July 3, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. 94-97 Buick 350 260/283 change to 350 260/287 SS/GT RWD 94-97 Buick 350 260/293 change to 350 260/297 SS/GT RWD 70970

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images/NHRARacer/AHFS Fast Average 1-4.pdf

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images//Slow Averages 1-4.xls

The following Stock/Super Stock horsepower changes were released July 3, 2018 produced by the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS). This is the first of two scheduled horsepower adjustments for this year. All changes are effective July 3, 2018. 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 data compi

Question: At last Thursdays 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? Answer: In the 2018 NHRA Rulebook in Section 8 Super Street, page 1, Designation, third paragraph, it states “Any vehicle running faster than 135 mph must meet minimum requirements for 9.99-second vehicles.” This means i

In a special drawing for the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship, four NHRA divisions were selected to send an extra racer to compete for the national championship at the season ending Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.

Earlier today the NHRA Technical Department released the latest update to the 2016 to 2018 Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments. The 2016 to 2018 Hot Rod Racing Series Rules Supplement Amendments can be found on NHRARacer.com under Rules. 70932

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images//Fast Averages BT14.xlsx

Summit Racing Equipment and the National Hot Rod Association will hold a special drawing at the upcoming Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. The drawing will determine which NHRA division will send the eighth driver in each of the four Summit Racing Series classes (Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle) to complete the pool of racers vying for the 2018 NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship.

June 20, 2018 The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide, due to clerical errors as follows. 94-97 Buick Roadmaster 350 260/295 change to 350 260/299 Stock 1983 Chev Camaro added Z-28 70925

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images//Slow Averages BT.xls

As a reminder - transbrake buttons, transbrake solenoids, etc. are not acceptable in Stock Eliminator or Factory Shootout Cars. 70901

Question: I was thinking about running my car in Stock Eliminator. What class would my 1965 Nova SS with a 283 cubic inch motor that was rated at 220 horsepower from the factory fall into with an automatic transmission? Answer: You could run I/SA, J/SA or K/SA with your combination. To get the minimum weight of your car in J/SA the calculation is done as follows. Bottom of the J class is 12.50 X factored hp of 223 = 2787.5 lbs + 170 for driver = 2957.5 lbs. We roun

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images/NHRARacer/detailed_run_schedule _18_NO1.pdf

The NHRA has disqualified Joe Flynn from the Virginia NHRA Nationals for violating NHRA Rules.

The NHRA has imposed monetary fines against Doug Winters, Shannon Mingee and Chuck Gallagher for violating NHRA Rules.

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images/NHRARacer/detailed run schedule_18_ BT1.pdf

Question: Do I need an engine diaper on my 1969 Super Pro Camaro to run at my local NHRA Track? Answer: You need to check with your local NHRA Track to see if their rules require any type of oil-retention device, there are a number of tracks that do require oil-containment if running quicker than 9.99 in the 1/4-mile or 6.40 in the 1/8-mile before you can run. 70728

http://www.nhra.net/2018/images/NHRARacer/detailed_run_schedule _18_RV1.pdf