Well start with probably the simplest of the three main stocktype classes nhra stock eliminator. You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. The nhra stock car classification guide is used to position a vehicle in its proper class. General regulations section 20, page 2 g e n e r a l r e g u l a t i o n s. Aug 04, 2015 nhra also stated pro stock engines will be limited to 10,500 rpm, a measure of little concern to river. Aftermarket or oem manual transmissions to a maximum of four. So from what i can tell everything about my car qualifies for cam except for my tires which have a 100 rating. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Nhra rule book and blower overdrive insidetopalcohol. I hate to type a lot of data, this is from the 1965 nhra rule book for altered coupes and sedans. Reserved for 2009 or later nhraaccepted 2door or 4 door. The rules and regulations set forth in this supplement apply specifically to such vehicles and drivers and to performance and conduct at any nhra event or member track. Automotive free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Pro stock, designation page 1 1242017 pro, preceded by car number.
Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. Those classes are grouped into 12 categories, or eliminators, each strictly governed by nhra rule makers. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. Discussion in psi superchargers tech questions started by nick bell, dec 29. Nhra also stated pro stock engines will be limited to 10,500 rpm, a measure of little concern to river. 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. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. 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. Jun 07, 2015 hot rods 1964 nhra drag rules in pdf format discussion in the hokey ass message board started by valtteri, jun 7, 2015. Revised 12617 last modified on thursday, 26 january 2017. Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid.
Beacon dragway window tint decision from nhra rule. These rules and regulations are excerpts from or supplements to the nhra rulebook, and participants and track officials should consult the current nhra. 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. 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. Pro stocks dave river runs through pro stock rule changes. We dont run our car a lot harder than that anyway, he casually says of the new rule. Section 20, page 1 general regulations general regulations. Do they actually expect a funny car with a roots blower to run less than 50% overdrdive. If any of you out there have any old rule books from around 6265, could you post the general rules and weight break on the competition coupe and altered classes. Nhra announces certain rule changes for 200711142006 prior to releasing the 2007 nhra rulebook, nhra is announcing a summary of notable changes for the upcoming season. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook.
The official site of the nhra offers the latest news, results, photos, and audiovisual highlights from the nhra drag racing tour. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. Cds cold drawn seamless tubing manufactured to asnzs1163. Reserved for 2009 or later nhraaccepted 2door or 4door coupe or sedan domestic or foreign production vehicles. Nhra announces changes to pro stock qualifying format for. As a reminder to all racers, a new rollcage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011. Nhra rule book download pdf throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to meet. 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. Just got my new 2005 rule book and was taking a look at the over drive limits.
Looking back to the days when the nhra formulated the factory hot rods pro stock hasnt always been a simple formula. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Im not positive but i do believe that nhra requires that the fuel cell be protected from impactdebris. Reserved for 2009 or later nhra accepted 2door or 4door coupe or sedan domestic or foreign production vehicles. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. What to expect when you get to an nhra member track for an nhra drags street legal style presented by aaa event, youll pay your entry fee and get a tech card. I just have questions from time to time about certain classes.
From his formation of the national hot rod association in 1951 to his passing in 2007, parks gave his all to the sport he loved. Any currently approved engine combination may be used in any currently approved body, regardless of the manufacturer. Looking for a passenger side tail light bucket for a 69 barracu. 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. Drag racing always carries with it the risk of serious injury or death in any number of ways. Summit racing nhra 2020 rule book sumnhrarb free shipping.
What to expect when you get to an nhra member track for an nhra drags street legal style presented by aaa event, youll pay your entry fee and get a. Nhra rules on fuel cell discussion in nonturbo tech questions started by screamin363, dec 27, 2007. Nhra has announced that the pro stock car category, which will compete at all 24 2018 mello yello drag. One way that nhra consistently achieves these important objectives is through the development of a rulebook designed to. The official rulebook of andra championship drag racing. Nhra has announced that the pro stock car category, which will compete at all 24 2018 mello yello drag racing series events, will feature eightcar. 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. Every year, nhra shares this knowledge and makes its complete rules available to the public for. It is the responsibility of the participant, not nhra or any track, to ensure. It provides all the critical information behind the technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Nhra classes overview top fuel, funny car, and pro stock are just three of the more than 200 classes of vehicles featured in nhra competition.
International hot rod association 2017 ihra rulebook. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 2005. All cars that run down the drag strip are required to undergo a technical inspection by the tracks tech crew. Understanding class racing stock eliminator dragzine. If anyone has or knows someone who has one, please let me know. There are a host of rules added to this that keep the classes easy to police and the fun factor high. You should be able to pick up a 2003 rule book from your local track if it is a nhra sactionedsp track. Mar 30, 2011 many people attending an nhra or ihra event may watch class racing and wonder what all the letters and classes mean on a car, and how they get there.
Archived from the original pdf on november 22, 2009. If they are sill intending to call it pro stock it makes no sense. There is no such thing as a guaranteed safe drag race. Only nhra member tracks from divisions 4, 5, 6 and 7 are eligible to submit track team rosters for the western conference finals. Nhra members are scheduled to receive a complimentary copy of the 2007 nhra rulebook with one of 2006s final issues of national dragster. Hot rods 1964 nhra drag rules in pdf format discussion in the hokey ass message board started by valtteri, jun 7, 2015. Pro stock, designation page 1 124 2017 pro, preceded by car number. Today, the 330mph nhra full throttle drag racing series is his legacy. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and.
As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Parking only no pit parking for new entry after 10 pm. Hey guys im going to attend my first auto x event in may and im trying to figure out what class i would fit in best, i tried reading the rule book but its a little overwhelming. 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. Maybe they should just start calling them naturally aspirated junior pro. 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. Jan 20, 2017 the ihra rulebook has been available online here and all updates since the book printed can be found here. 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. Get your facts straight with the 2020 nhra rule book. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass. Every year, nhra shares this knowledge and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top. Rules and classes published in this book are effective from july 1 2017. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. To be eligible for a track team roster, a competitor must have participated in a minimum of two summit jr drag racing league series events at that member track since a the completion of the 2019 conference finals.
There are reason behind this rule, first and foremost is safety. An example of this is a 1967 plymouth, with a 440 cid motor and a single four barrel carburetor. Is there a place on line where you can read the nhra rule book instead of having to buy one. Nhra has developed this nostalgia rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and competition guidelines, to accommodate those. Nhra roll cage rules 2017 roll cage and bar supply. Today, those that participate in the class carry a common weight of 2,350 pounds in a twodoor american made coupe no older than five years old with the source of motivation coming from an engine that displaces 500cubic inches. From nhra rule book, section 4a page 6 windshieldwindow tint must meet the applicable state requirements. Nhra publicationss books and publications spotlight.