This page is to provide you with some basic information on what is legal to get started in drag racing at renegade raceway. Supercharged, turbocharged, or nitousequiped cars, with or without a full oem or. Posted in nhra rules of the 60s tagged 1958, coupes, gas, nhra. You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. Aug 01, 2003 the guys at super street head out to the old bridge township raceway park in englishtown, new jersey for the nitto extreme performance nhra sport compact nationals. All fuel tank filler necks located inside trunk must have filler neck vented to outside of body. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles compete, usually two. In this age of extreme sports and extreme shooters please note the many safety rules we have in place just for you. Vector, i believe that most of the original comments about the hagr cars not being nhraihra legal were in regards to the single hoop roll bars. The national hot rod assn will allow pro stock racers to run any currently approved engine combination in any currently approved body, regardless of the manufacturer, during the upcoming nhra mello yello drag racing series season. 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. In categories where a breakout rule is in effect for example, nhra junior dragster, super comp, super gas, super. The class is often described as all motor, due to the cars not using any form of forced induction such as turbocharging or supercharging, or other enhancements, like nitrous oxide, along with regulations governing the modifications allowed to the engines and the types of bodies used.
One way that nhra consistently achieves these important objectives is through the development of a rulebook designed to. Pro mod drivers compete at 12 nhra mello yello drag racing series events. In other words that is the total you can have for the entire system. Discussion in the comp buzz started by jeremy tanksley, jan 14, 2014. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. Open to imports and domestic cars considered sport compact. Nhra rule changes for 2006 protective clothing changes the protective clothing of the e. If you need more information, you can obtain a copy of the 2020 nhra rule book online at nhra.
Winterport dragway reserves the right to disqualify any vehicle that may be a potential risk. Imca speedway motors weekly racing national point standings through march 18. Apr 14, 2009 the nhra traveled to indiana to show the midwest its share of sport compact racing love by commandeering indianapolis oreilly raceway parks famed quarter mile strip for the latest twoday. Understanding class racing stock eliminator dragzine. Nhra tech department makes updates to the engine blue print specifications 3302020. Alot of questions that need to be answered, but it may end up not being such a bad thing for us sport compact racers. It has always been the nature of man to start with things. Im not positive but i do believe that nhra requires that the fuel cell be protected from impactdebris. The old sport compact series bdied because of lack of interest by racers and fans.
Jan 14, 2014 modified was cool, but, it was way more work than a current comp altered or sm. Nhra sport compact series throwback pics by jonathan renovales. The rules are located on page 56 of the rule book if you are interested. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. Close observance of the standards set forth in this rulebook. Nhra vice president of technical operations glen gray discusses his responsibilities in keeping a level playing field, technology, and safety.
A drivers best five finishes of the first eight nhra top dragster races attended will count toward a division championship. Looking for a passenger side tail light bucket for a 69 barracu. Raceway works to promote and enhance the safety of the sport, there are no. All batteries, fuel lines, fuel pumps or filler necks located inside trunk require complete bulkhead of at least. When we built our car we followed the 2008 nhra rule book funny caraltered guidelines and havent had any problems once we made the cage a 5 point. However, the official asn of the sport, per fia regulations, is the new zealand drag racing association. Pro stock is a class of drag racing featuring factory hot rods. Drag import news brings all the hardcore import drag racers and enthusiast the latest worldwide event results and news. At the time a driver enters a divisional event for the first time of the season, it is required that said driver declare which nhra division is to be his or her home division. The nhra sport compact tech committee announces the following rule changes in the 2007 nhra sport compact rulebook. The guys at super street head out to the old bridge township raceway park in englishtown, new jersey for the nitto extreme performance nhra sport compact nationals.
Nhra rule book download pdf nhra rule book download pdf nhra rule book download pdf download. Instead of just straight closing up shop, they are going to sanction nopi. Changes in nhra sport compact thats what it looks to me. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing. Willful violation of any electronicsignition rule has the possibility of a lifetime suspension.
Importsport compact class will be limited to 4 and 6 cylinder street. Nhra rule book download pdf throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to meet. Nhra roll cage rules 2017 roll cage and bar supply. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. Fuel cell install questionspictures of members fuel cells. 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. Jan 07, 2012 taken from the 1958, official nhra rule book pertaining to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. You have to build a rear firewall to keep it nhra legal see nhra reg below. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. Only one support vehicle per race car as per nhra rules will be allowed.
After about 34 years car counts and paying spectators were way down, and the series was not economically viable, so nhra decided to fold it. Nhra technical department operations temporarily suspended 3312020. 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. Nhra has developed this hot rod heritage racing series rules supplement. Drag racing league and nhra xpl o d sport compact memberships are not eligible. Andra membership is a great way to become more involved with the sport of drag racing.
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. Nhra sport compact series throwback drag import news. As a reminder to all racers, a new rollcage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011. Covid19 information information updates and resources for andra members regarding the evolving covid19 situation in australia. The highly sought after 100 mph club decals return for all street machines, sport compacts and motorcycles.
Imca sport compacts are new to saturday shows at oregons cottage grove speedway deery bros. The sole purpose of this cscs rule book is to place vehicles in the appropriate competition class and act as a guide for the conduct of the sport. Nhra announces tentative revised 2020 lucas oil drag racing series schedule 422020. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. A mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid. Well start with probably the simplest of the three main stocktype classes nhra stock eliminator. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury andor. If you need more information, you can obtain a copy of the 2020 nhra rule book online at. Taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. Nhrascheduled and operated events are not eligible. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Oct 19, 2008 vector, i believe that most of the original comments about the hagr cars not being nhra ihra legal were in regards to the single hoop roll bars.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. 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. All section and page numbers refer to those found in the latest version of the online 20 nhra rulebook. As outlined in the 2020 nhra rule book drivers if required must use a helmet. We all take for granted that pro stock has been a simple formula. Reserved for four cylinder and rotary engine compact cars with originally equipped engines of 140 actual cubic inches or less. Why the dodge challenger srt demon blurs nhras lines. Reserved for 1955 or newer modelyear factory production automobiles and some sports cars. We recommend you purchase a current year nhra rule book. The official rulebook of andra championship drag racing. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book.
The term rulebook herein refers to the 2008 nhra sanctioned sport compact rulebook. Will nhra ever have a sport compact class with 6, 4 and. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets april 8, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101, drag racing, howto and tech tips, nhra 1. A current nhra chassis certification for running 9. 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 tech department makes updates to the stock car classification guide 3302020. If at any time a participant does not accept these risks, the participant agrees not to participate in drag racing. Aug 03, 2017 home photo gallery nhra sport compact series throwback nhra sport compact series throwback pics by jonathan renovales. Nhra rules of the 60s nostalgia gassers racing association. Classified per nhra performance rating as listed in the official nhra stock car classification guide.
Apr 08, 2015 safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets april 8, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101, drag racing, howto and tech tips, nhra 1 a mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. The nhra traveled to indiana to show the midwest its share of sport compact racing love by commandeering indianapolis oreilly raceway parks famed quarter mile strip for the latest twoday. A competition license or permanent number alone is not sufficient. Please reference the ihra 2017 rule book for further details. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. If anyone has or knows someone who has one, please let me know. Full nhra members who win a bracket racing event at their local track. The sport of drag racing is an acceleration contest between two vehicles racing from a.
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. These guidelines are for quick reference only and are in no way intended to supersede or replace the current nhra rulebook. At nopi drag racing events sanctioned by nhra, nhra is responsible only for the drag racing aspects of such events. The rules outlined in this handbook are designed to help facilitate an. The tree has just gone green and both drivers are launching. The date beside the amendment indicates the day of original posting rulebook additions are blue underlined deletions are red strikethrough. Imca sport compacts are new to saturday shows at oregons cottage grove speedway. I cut out the spare tire well section on mine and used a section of rectangular duct to fab up a new section. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Nhra sport compact nationals import drag racing super.
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