Maybe they should just start calling them naturally aspirated junior pro mods instead. Maybe put it in the book now and make it go into effect for 2018, giving them an entire season to prepare. Mountain motors, run by the pdra eighthmile and at selected nhra events in 2019, do not have a 500cubic inch rule, with some engines exceeding 800 cu in. Clicking on a link will allow you to either download the file to your hard drive or to open the file in your spreadsheet program. Nhras event calendar is conveniently referenced below. You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only. From nhra rule book, section 4a page 6 windshieldwindow tint must meet the applicable state requirements. We dont run our car a lot harder than that anyway, he casually says of the new rule. As a reminder to all racers, a new rollcage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011. For the new weight breaksclasses, these will be loaded into the rule book, in the mean time please contact the sport compact driver rep neil carter. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. The nhras annual round of rule amendments to be included in the 20 rulebook include a wide range of changes across every category in the sport, but one in particular is of rather. The 2017 nhra mello yello drag racing series begins with the.
Its horrible when a car crosses the centerline during competition or takes out the. Reserved for 2009 or later nhra accepted 2door or 4door coupe or sedan domestic or foreign production vehicles. The way i read the rule for wheel studs is that the lug nut must protrude the wheel studs by at least the diameter of the stud not go past the lug so it sticks out just in the lug nut the diameter. Looking for a passenger side tail light bucket for a 69 barracu. Maybe they should just start calling them naturally aspirated junior pro. Reserved for north american built cars with north american automobile engines with a wheelbase of 100 inches or more and for american subcompacts amx, colt, cricket, gremlin, pinto, vega, astra, etc. Why the dodge challenger srt demon blurs nhras lines between. Select year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985. 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. Taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. Nhra releases sweeping new 2017 pro mod rule amendments. In both cases, you would use the nhra rating of the motor to determine classification shipping weight divided by nhra rating to determine the natural class of the car. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and.
Nhra rules of the 60s nostalgia gassers racing association. Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. Jan 20, 2017 the ihra rulebook has been available online here and all updates since the book printed can be found here. The amendment, as its phrased in the nhras 2012 to 20 amendment document states. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates. Nhra pro stock engines are restricted to a maximum 500 cu in 8. Nhra has more than 140 member tracks across the united states and in canada and mexico. Pro stock, designation page 1 124 2017 pro, preceded by car number.
Why the dodge challenger srt demon blurs nhras lines. If they are sill intending to call it pro stock it makes no sense. Aug 04, 2015 nhra also stated pro stock engines will be limited to 10,500 rpm, a measure of little concern to river. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. 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 amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles. There were 24 top fuel, funny car, and pro stock events, and 16 pro stock motorcycle events. Drag racing league offers kids ages 517 a chance to race halfscale dragsters in a controlled environment at many of nhras member tracks throughout the united states and in canada long before they can obtain a state drivers license. 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. For more information about an nhra street legal program in your community, contact your local nhra member track. Classified per nhra performance rating as listed in the official nhra stock car classification guide. Pro stock, designation page 1 1242017 pro, preceded by car number. We at beacon dragway will follow this guideline, and hopefully this will put the window tint debate to rest. Drag racing league offers kids ages 517 a chance to race halfscale dragsters in a controlled environment at many of nhra s member tracks throughout the united states and in canada long before they can obtain a state drivers license.
Below on this page, you will find all years and makes in the nhra stock car classification guide. Specifically they have rules sourced from the 1967 nhra rule book for ag and cg and recently added dgas for cars with straight or dropped front axles. You should be able to pick up a 2003 rule book from your local track if it is a nhra sactionedsp track. Nhra announces new penalties march, 2018 anne proffit drag racing, news, nhra, racing 15. In other words that is the total you can have for the entire system. Understanding class racing stock eliminator dragzine. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. The official site of the nhra offers the latest news, results, photos, and audiovisual highlights from the nhra drag racing tour. Nhra roll cage rules 2017 roll cage and bar supply.
An example of this is a 1967 plymouth, with a 440 cid motor and a single four barrel carburetor. Nhra also stated pro stock engines will be limited to 10,500 rpm, a measure of little concern to river. Pro stock world champion, bob glidden, pro stock ford pinto. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. Racers in the junior drag racing league get their own points championship at lucas oil. Im not positive but i do believe that nhra requires that the fuel cell be protected from impactdebris.
The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. Revised 12617 last modified on thursday, 26 january 2017. Nhra 2018 pro stock rule change the rotunda post all. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass. There are reason behind this rule, first and foremost is safety.
If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. Theyre costly, they take way too much time to clean up and they stink for the environment. Nhra fuel cells rules for a bodies only mopar forum. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. The handbook has a complete listing of all rules and regulations for each series classcategory. Pro stocks dave river runs through pro stock rule changes. The ihra rulebook has been available online here and all updates since the book printed can be found here. It probably wont hurt our team as much as itll restrict some of the other top teams. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena.
If anyone has or knows someone who has one, please let me know. The nhra stock car classification guide is used to position a vehicle in its proper class. Just grab the 2017 pdf version that is free online and look at the 2018 revisions, which is also free online. Nhra rules on fuel cell discussion in nonturbo tech questions started by screamin363, dec 27, 2007. All section and page numbers refer to those found in the latest version of the online 2017 nhra rulebook. Additions are blue underline deletions are red strikethrough yellow highlights indicate the most recent updates. Numidia dragway will host the event on september 14 through september 16, 2017.
Parking only no pit parking for new entry after 10 pm. Reserved for 1955 or newer modelyear factory production automobiles and some sports cars. Reserved for 2009 or later nhraaccepted 2door or 4door coupe or sedan domestic or foreign production vehicles. I have been trying to read my nhra rule book, but i am a little confused. Horsepower adjustments following the nhra division 2 lodrs event in gainesville, fl 392020.
Mar 30, 2011 an example of this is a 1967 plymouth, with a 440 cid motor and a single four barrel carburetor. International hot rod association 2017 ihra rulebook. It is a rule, and to be enforced at the tracks digression. Nhra publishes an annual rule book that covers every classification from top fuel to et bracket racing and is used by pacific raceways tech crew. I just finished minitubbing my future streetstrip 64 fairlane, and i need to order some axleswheelstires to finish out my rear axle. Nhra tech department makes updates to the engine blue print specifications 3232020 nhra tech department makes updates to the stock car classification guide 3162020 horsepower adjustments following the nhra division 2 lodrs event in gainesville, fl 392020. 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. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Any currently approved engine combination may be used in any currently approved body, regardless of the manufacturer. Event essentials will give you clear and concise summaries from each and every nhra national event race as well as unbridled and timely observations. No part of this rulebook may be reproduced without. So if you have a 12 wheel stud and the the shank of the stud is 1 12 long and its an open lug it is all ways going to be at at least 12 into. Nhra tech department makes updates to the stock car classification guide 3162020. There are a host of rules added to this that keep the classes easy to police and the fun factor high.