The 20 legal cars are the chevrolet camaro, dodge avenger, and ford mustang. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. Nhra has recogized this, and the rules allow for replacement and superseded parts excerpt from the rule book. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. It is a rule, and to be enforced at the tracks digression. 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. You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. Pro stock is a class of drag racing featuring factory hot rods. Nhra rule book jr street rules in front of book 2020 nhra rule book et section. Randy anderson 1994, bob newberry 2005, jonnie lindberg 2016. Jun 14, 2009 while volunteering at eagle field during the flyin i found this 1966 ahra rule book.
Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. Aftermarket blocks permitted if designed and cast with oem approval, and currently accepted by nhra. 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. Taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. Media information national electric drag racing association. Dec 11, 2011 taken from the 1958, official nhra rule book pertaining to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short.
All three have a multitude of individual subclasses, classes, and rules. I have been trying to read my nhra rule book, but i am a little confused. Following a 1973 nhra rule change to allow records to be set at any national meet, at the. Nhra members are scheduled to receive a complimentary copy of the 2007 nhra rulebook with one of 2006s final issues of national dragster. The winners in super et, pro et, motorcyclesnowmobile and street will also receive the specially designed et champion ring. Beacon dragway window tint decision from nhra rule. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. For a more detailed description, contact the nhra technical services department. While volunteering at eagle field during the flyin i found this 1966 ahra rule book. Only nhra member tracks from divisions 4, 5, 6 and 7 are eligible to submit track team rosters for the western conference finals.
Looking for a passenger side tail light bucket for a 69 barracu. From nhra rule book, section 4a page 6 windshieldwindow tint must meet the applicable state requirements. Aug 04, 2015 given the recent announcement from nhra regarding sweeping changes to the pro stock rule book, many teams have been lashing out with concerns about how the mandates will hinder them. All cars that run down the drag strip are required to undergo a technical inspection by the tracks tech crew. David river, however, is taking a decidedly more positive stance. Dec 21, 2016 while the 2017 ihra rulebook is in the printing process and scheduled for january delivery, the 2017 rules for the sportsman classes have been posted online. The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. 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. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. I just finished minitubbing my future streetstrip 64 fairlane, and i need to order some axleswheelstires to finish out my rear axle. 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 fields at nine selected events and 16car fields. Pro stocks dave river runs through pro stock rule changes. Nhra publishes an annual rule book that covers every classification from top fuel to et bracket racing and is.
Pneumatic starting line enhancers are permitted in advanced e. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. If your interested in helping the cause see the link in my signature. Automotive free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Taken from the 1958, official nhra rule book pertaining to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. You should be able to pick up a 2003 rule book from your local track if it is a nhra sactionedsp track. Dec 25, 2011 taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. The national hot rod association nhra is a drag racing governing body, which sets rules in. Window net required can be ribbon or mesh, no altering allowed unless done by manufacturer. Looking back to the days when the nhra formulated the factory hot rods pro stock hasnt always been a simple formula. In other words that is the total you can have for the entire system. 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.
Im seeing a sign here for our drag race im wanting to hold on the runway on oct 10th. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles. Drag racing league rulebook and the nhra rulebook section 1f for additional requirements or regulations. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. This risk will always exist no matter how much everyone connected with drag racing tries to make our. 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. The street section is for dualpurpose cars capable of starting under their own power. If anyone has or knows someone who has one, please let me know. I just have questions from time to time about certain classes. There are reason behind this rule, first and foremost is safety.
There is no such thing as a guaranteed safe drag race. I know some tracks do not care what kind of car it is. Prior to use, all delay boxesdevices manufactured after jan. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. Nhra announces changes to pro stock qualifying format for.
Nhra rules gas coupessedans g 1965 nostalgia gassers. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. 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. On wednesday, nhra announced changes to the pro stock motorcycle class for the remainder of this season and next year. As a reminder to all racers, a new rollcage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011. Is there a place on line where you can read the nhra rule book instead of having to buy one. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e.
I was at byron last fall and the owner got on the pa and announced anyone caught was banned. Nhra rules gas coupessedans g 1958 nostalgia gassers. Feb 25, 20 window net required can be ribbon or mesh, no altering allowed unless done by manufacturer. I cut out the spare tire well section on mine and used a section of rectangular duct to fab up a new section. Given the recent announcement from nhra regarding sweeping changes to the pro stock rule book, many teams have been lashing out with concerns about how the mandates will hinder them. For 20, harleydavidson and buell will both be allowed a maximum 160cubic inch displacement cid, in a 60degree, twovalve, push rod engine. While the 2017 ihra rulebook is in the printing process and scheduled for january delivery, the 2017 rules for the sportsman classes have been posted online. International hot rod association 2017 ihra sportsman rules. Superseded andor replacement parts superseded parts are restricted to cylinder heads, intake manifold, crankshaft, cylinder block, and transmission only when manufacturer lists such parts in its published parts book, notifies nhra. 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. Drag racing always carries with it the risk of serious injury or death in any number of ways. Understanding class racing stock eliminator dragzine.
Nhra roll cage rules 2017 roll cage and bar supply. Cars in this section must be capable of being driven on the street. Im not positive but i do believe that nhra requires that the fuel cell be protected from impactdebris. The 20 contingency award rules and policies can be found in section 1. The nhras annual round of rule amendments to be included in the 20 rulebook include a wide range of changes across every category in. 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. 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. 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. 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.