Horsepower adjustments following the Lucas Oil NHRA Division 7 events in Bakersfield, CA

9/29/2026

As the result of runs under the Automatic Horsepower Factoring System (AHFS) 1.20-second under policy at the NHRA Division 7 event, the following change has been made.

The horsepower rating for 1979 Ford Fairmont, entries with the 302 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 140 currently rated at 158, has been increased by two horsepower, to 160 horsepower: for Stock Eliminator manual.

NHRA's 2026 Automatic Horsepower Factoring System outlines that any run of 1.20-seconds or more under the index will receive an immediate index decrease or horsepower increase.

These changes are effective Sept. 29, 2026.