Pacific Division News

Bowling Green and Beech Bend Raceway Park received a tremendous amount of rain on Thursday afternoon during Pit Parking and Tech for this weekend’s JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals presented by Quick Fuel Technology

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series sportsman racers who qualify for the JEGS Allstars in their respective categories will have an added incentive to perform this year with the addition of nearly $47,000 in manufacturer contingency awards.

The NHRA Technical Department recently made corrections to the class guide. 2016 Ford Cobra Jet wheelbase107.1 change to 106.72 1977 Olds Cutlass 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270 1971 Chev Monte Carlo 454 425/420 change to 454 425/414 67029

I was told by my local NHRA Tech Inspector that I needed to weld the quick-disconnect steering wheel adapter to the steering shaft. Is it not legal to connect the adapter to the steering shaft with a bolt and locking nut? Answer: A bolt and locking nut is not a legal method to attach a quick-disconnect steering wheel adapter to the steering shaft. The adapter must be welded to the shaft. 66902

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the LODRS division 7 event, the following change has been made. The horsepower rating for 1976 Ford Maverick, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 133 currently rated at 133, has been increased by five horsepower, to 138 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2016 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or

Based on performance numbers from the first three races of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Racing Series, the NHRA Technical Department is increasing the allowable minimum weight for both Turbocharged and Nitrous assisted entries by 50 pounds. The new allowable minimum weight for Turbocharged entries will be 2,650 pounds while the Nitrous assisted entries will be limited to a minimum of 2,475 pounds. The minimum allowable weight for Supercharged entries will remain unchanged at

I am building a new Chevrolet Camaro to run in the Top Sportsman class. With the aid of nitrous, I should be able to run in the 6.5 second range at about 210 mph. Will I need to have two parachutes instead of only one? Answer: Yes you will need two parachutes. In fact, any cars running in excess of 200 mph must use dual parachutes. For more information, please reference your 2016 NHRA Rulebook and see General Regulations 4:8. 66901

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 1975 Ford Mustang, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 129 currently rated at 129, has been increased by five horsepower, to 134 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. NHRA's 2016 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seco

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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 Automobile Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.

NHRA, Beech Bend Raceway, and the Division 4 Good Guys are pleased to announce that the annual Tim Hebert/Big Joe Super Stock Hemi "Chootout" has partnered with Southland Dodge and Mopar Performance for the 2016 event.

The use of an SFI 14.21 supercharger restraint is required. The restraint must be installed as described in the SFI 14.21 specification. Please visit SFIfoundation.com for full details. Of particular concern is the following portion of the spec. INJECTOR STRAP ASSEMBLY For a standard-placement OR forward-placement injector cover, the injector strap assembly is used to constrain the injector body in the event of a failure. The injector strap assembly shall confine the inject

A special drawing for the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship will be held at the upcoming Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.

What rules would I need to follow to have a video camera mounted inside or outside of my race car while going down the track? Answer: One camera is permitted, and it may not be intentionally directed at the racer in the other lane without NHRA permission. Camera must be securely attached to the vehicle with appropriate fasteners. The camera may not be attached with suction cups, wire ties, hose clamps, etc. For any camera mounted externally, all mounting brackets, associat

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide. 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro 350 580/580 was recently added. 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro 376 410/410 was recently added. 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro 409 450/450 was recently added. 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro 427 470/470 was recently added. 66763

One of the many important duties of NHRA’s Racing Administration department is the setting of class quotas at NHRA national events.

The NHRA Technical Department recently added the 2016 Chevrolet COPO to the blueprint specifications. 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro 350 580 was recently added. 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro 376 410 was recently added. 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro 409 450 was recently added. 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro 427 470 was recently added. 66764

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Mike Gittings, most recently the chief starter in NHRA’s Northwest Division and a certified team member of the NHRA Safety Safari presented by AAA, has been named the official NHRA Chief Starter, one of the most storied positions in all of NHRA Drag Racing.

Where do I find Competition number & licensing forms on the internet? Answer: You will need to go to www.nhraracer.com website. There you will find on the left side of home page the heading COMPETITION; then a sub section just below listing Competition number/License application & forms. All your pertinent forms will be there based on the level of class being requested. 66740