It is a rule, and to be enforced at the tracks digression. Beacon dragway window tint decision from nhra rule. National record application national record certificate order form. The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. The super gas class is very similar to super comp, with the main difference. As a reminder to all racers, a new rollcage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011. Super gas or super comp car if the engine is a dieselpowered turbocharged engine. Super gas corvettes super gas class is a gas, gas, gas part 2. If you pick up a nhra 2003 rule book you will see exactly what i posted in the general regulations section 16, page 211, it is broken down into diagrams and sections the wheel stud information is 5. Nhra results the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world. Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles compete, usually two.
Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. Eliminator category designation weight break 14 mile man 14 mile auto. The ihra rulebook has been available online here and all updates since the book printed can be found here. Looking for a passenger side tail light bucket for a 69 barracu. We dont run our car a lot harder than that anyway, he casually says of the new rule. I do like the encouragement of the nostalgia bodies, im over the super pro stock look with all brand new bodies. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. The national hot rod assn has created a program for super stock and stock class eliminations, which will be introduced at select nhra national events during the 2011 nhra lucas oil.
Nhra sets new stock, super stock rules speed sport. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Im not positive but i do believe that nhra requires that the fuel cell be protected from impactdebris. Taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. From nhra rule book, section 4a page 6 windshieldwindow tint must meet the applicable state requirements. Nhra releases sweeping new 2017 pro mod rule amendments. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. In nhra sportsman classes, the amber lights illuminate in sequence from top to. Class eligibility is based on requirements that include type of. This is a demo nhra hot rod heritage racing series. Nhra has developed this nostalgia rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and competition guidelines, to accommodate those. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. Pro stocks dave river runs through pro stock rule changes.
You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. The official rulebook of andra championship drag racing. Cars in this section must be capable of being driven on the street. You should be able to pick up a 2003 rule book from your local track if it is a nhra sactionedsp track. Just got my new 2005 rule book and was taking a look at the over drive limits. Nhra also stated pro stock engines will be limited to 10,500 rpm, a measure of little concern to river. In 2017 nhra driver robert hight ran a career best et. Very good carb just too big for my combo and i switched to a 1050. All verbage in nhra 2009 rulebook, general regulations, 4. Single class bracket using the fixed index handicap. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Nhra rules and battery relocation mustang forums at stangnet. Nhra rule book and blower overdrive insidetopalcohol. Unless it came on a stock, mass produced vehicle, it is not legal unless specified here.
All kilkare competitors are strongly urged to consult the nhra rulebook, in particular the published rules for the nhrasummit et racing series and the general regulations and race procedures. One in wentzville, mo used a 1969 rule book to classify cars and you did run heads up in class eliminations. Nostalgia top fuel dragster nostalgia funny car group 1. As others have said there are also a bunch of smaller, regional races with varying rules, but generally they are bracket races. At nhra mello yello drag racing series events, fans may see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators. If it came on a stock, mass produced vehicle and it is prohibited here, it is not legal. Any four stroke, single cylinder, side valve engine accepted by nhra us and those. The nhra states that any vehicle other than a motorcycle that is capable of doing 5 mph or better has to conform to the minimum safety requirements for a car that can do the quarter on 9.
Coleman roddy 1984, andy manna, jr 1999, dean carter 2004, bruno massel 2009. The national hot rod association nhra is a drag racing governing body, which sets rules in. Changes announced for nhra pro stock division for 2018. Nostalgia eliminator 1 nostalgia eliminator 2 nostalgia eliminator 3 a gas b gas c gas d gas hot rod please note all classes are not run at all events. You have to build a rear firewall to keep it nhra legal see nhra reg below. Super gas also features a wide array of fullbodied cars and roadsters but no dragsters, as the rules state that all cars must be lefthand drive. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. The street section is for dualpurpose cars capable of starting under their own power. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Nhra roll cage rules 2017 roll cage and bar supply. After recently announcing immediate changes to the pro mod division that would require competitors to lose two pounds of boost from 38 to 36 psi, the national hot rod association nhra is now taking a look at the pro stock class in an effort to keep it exciting and competitive for the 2018 race season. Maybe they should just start calling them naturally aspirated junior pro mods instead.
Tech questions and answers nhra northeast division tech. The nhra hot rod heritage racing series features four class groups comprising the categories. If anyone has or knows someone who has one, please let me know. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. Discussion in psi superchargers tech questions started by nick bell, dec 29. There are reason behind this rule, first and foremost is safety. All cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection. It probably wont hurt our team as much as itll restrict some of the other top teams. Fuel cell install questionspictures of members fuel cells.
The 2017 nhra mello yello drag racing season was announced on june 8, 2016 it was the 62nd season of the national hot rod associations top drag racing competition. There are a number of new rules for nhra pro stock class coming in 2016. Do they actually expect a funny car with a roots blower to run less than 50% overdrdive. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Here, we touch the surface of what those rules entail. There were 24 top fuel, funny car, and pro stock events, and 16 pro stock motorcycle events. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. We at beacon dragway will follow this guideline, and hopefully this will put the window tint debate to rest. Determining your nhra or ihra class october 23, 2017 wayne scraba drag racing, howto and tech tips, news, nhra, racing, racing tips 1 part 1.
When permitted by class regulations, fuel tanks located outside body andor frame must be enclosed in a steel tube frame constructed of minimum 1 14inch o. Last years super gas summit racing equipment sportsman series championship. A history of the nhra sg class from 19972010 and a look at eight more of the most talented drivers in the sport today. Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid. The super gas class is very similar to super comp, with the main difference being a 9. Section, 4a, page 5, and in general regulations, section 20, page 20, it states, beginning the national hot rod association nhra sets the rules for roll bars and roll cages for racing vehicles. Revised 12617 last modified on thursday, 26 january 2017.
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