The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. A competitor entered in the summit racing series national championship may not compete in any other category at the event except for another summit racing series national championship category, but cannot use the same car in both categories. For detailed safety and general guidelines, and bracket racing requirements for 2020, refer to the 2020 nhra rule book. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass. Street will be run verbatim from the nhra rule book. For detailed safety and general guidelines, and bracket racing requirements, refer to the nhra rule book. If youre new, it might be intimidating to go through your first technical inspection, but theyre. We encourage every racer to become a member of the national hot rod association nhra. I have a 68 rule book here somewhere and a mid seventes one too. The rules for the nhra bracket final may vary from our track rules refer to 2018 nhra rule book for clarifications. Rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Nhra legal stock eliminator 283 chevy engine masters.
Drivers competing at nhra mello yello drag racing series events including the nhra summit racing series national championships will be required to be 16 years of age or older. Mar 25, 2011 per the nhra rule book, on unibody cars with stock floor and firewall wheel tubs permitted, the roll cage may be bolted or welded to the floorrocker box. Here is a question for anyone familiar with the nhra rule book. This is why chrysler pulled out of racing eventually. Please reference the ihra 2017 rule book for further details. Should you have any questions regarding rules or need event information please call our office at 281 3837223 or visit our website at. All 2019 nhra safety requirements supersede this book these rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing. Drivers competing in nhra summit racing series competition at nhra mello yello drag racing series events will be required to be 16 years of age or older. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. Candida benson is the bracket racing editor for national dragster, the newspaper of the national hot rod association, one of the sanctioning drag race bodies based in glendora, california.
A driveshaft loop is required on all cars running slick tires, except vehicles running. The general regulations on battery doesnt even mention a box. Reserved for participants ages through the year of their 16th birthday, only along with an adult codriver. This rule book is by no means meant to supplement or replace the sfi nhra safety rule book. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Does that rule apply to bracket racing cars or just headsup racing non bracket racing. There are different helmet and safety requirements for different classes, but for most street cars that dont break the 9.
Reserved for 1955 or newer modelyear factory production automobiles and some sports cars. The rule book will dictate major parts, from legal major castings to limitations on. The street section is for dualpurpose cars capable of starting under their own power. Nhra allows competition exhaust systems, but they have to vent out the back, away from both the driver and fuel tank. Nhra rule book question about staging ford muscle cars.
The tree has just gone green and both drivers are launching. Also, nsca has decided to consolidate its races into a tighter area encompassing the upper midwest states of ohio and michigan, with a possible new stop at. 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. Lucas oil drag racing series tech card member track tech card. Muscle car series drag racers brainerd international. Also, nsca has decided to consolidate its races into a tighter area encompassing the upper midwest states of ohio and michigan, with a. Drivers of nhra lucas oil drag racing series and e. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Sep 07, 2012 in nhra legal class racing, such as within the ranks of stock eliminator, the game rules are strictly defned. Per nhra rules, vehicles running faster than 150 mph must have a functional parachute. A mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. In nhralegal class racing, such as within the ranks of stock eliminator, the game rules are strictly defned. Bracket racing, where vehicles of differing performance levels are equalized using a handicap start and a breakout rule, is a hugely popular endeavor featured at almost every dragstrip in the country.
We encourage every racer to become a member of the national hot rod association nhra, which entitles you to receive nhras publication, national dragster. Practice in bracket racing makes perfectif there can be a perfect pass a. Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. Seat belts must be worn and adjusted in such a manner that the drivers torso and head cannot extend outside the parameters of the roll cage. It provides all the critical information behind the technical world of nhra drag racing like. Oct 27, 2004 i would suggest you get a nhra rule book, and look at the sportsman bracket requirements, then decide how fast you want to go, and build the car to meet those requirements. For any sanctioned drag racing in the united states, the rules are set in place by the national hot rod association nhra.
Tech inspection is one of the first things youll need to do when you arrive at the drag strip. Nhra rule book question about staging ford muscle cars tech. I would suggest you get a nhra rule book, and look at the sportsman bracket requirements, then decide how fast you want to go, and build the car to meet those requirements. These engine regulations are covered in nhra general regulations 1. Auto start will be on at all times in all bracket classes except jr. Srca is a nhra member track and will operate by nhra requirements and specifications.
Cars in this section must be capable of being driven on the street. Per the nhra rule book, on unibody cars with stock floor and firewall wheel tubs permitted, the roll cage may be bolted or welded to the floorrocker box. This is an nhra division 3 rule, not world wide technology raceway. Nzdra rule book new zealand drag racing association. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive on the 20. Drag racing rules knight racing drag racing rules friday. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. Snell 2005 helmets are expired and no longer usable. General information reference current nhra rule book. Supercharged outlaw will be quickest et, super sedan will be qualified on best non red reaction time. You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. The sfi nhra safety rule book shall be the sole source for all safety matters pertaining to drag racing at any cscs event.
The rules andor regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. Chart intended to supersede or replace the current nhra rulebook quartermile e. The nhra summit bracket finals will be held at lucas oil raceway from september 1416, 2019. Brian, nhra sanctioned events does not include any and everything at an nhra track. Safety requirements specified in the current nhra rule book for a specific class or et will be in effect during all big country race way race events and take precedence over information contained here. In other words that is the total you can have for the entire system. Now nhra puts the super stock hemi cars in their own class ssha so they dont run against the oher brands. Same electronic rules as super pro cars applies to motorcycles. At nhra mello yello drag racing series events, fans may see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators.
See the nhra rule book for more detailed information. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these. If you do not show up for the round and stage with. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Safety all cars must meet all current ihra nhra safety requirements. Does that rule apply to bracket racing cars or just headsup racingnonbracket racing. Nhra may be different and more specific i don run nhra, so i dont have that info. If excessive braking causes loss of control, you will be given one 1 warning. We encourage every racer to become a member of the national hot rod association nhra, which entitles you to receive nhras publication, national dragster, and much more. If you think that you may eventually be running in the 11s, for instance, build the car for that, even if you have a mild motor to start. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive.
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. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. Brainerd international raceway is an nhra member track and will operate by nhra requirements and specifications. No part of this publication can be copied or reproduced without written permission from the nzdra.
Different tracks will have different rules and regulations depending on the car you are running, and what quarter mile times or top speed you can expect to achieve. Apr 08, 2015 a mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. Taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. Nsca racing events, rules, schedules popular hot rodding. You will receive points andor money, if any, from the last round you completed. Willful violation of any electronicsignition rule has the possibility of a lifetime suspension. It just says that if its in the trunk, you have to have a firewall in the back. All drivers must have a valid participant card from the jr. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions.
Class eligibility is based on requirements that include type of. Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid state drivers license or nhra competition. Your best source for the detailed safety, general guidelines, and bracket racing requirements for 2020 is the 2020 nhra jr. All cars that run down the drag strip are required to undergo a technical inspection by the tracks tech crew. After both cars are prestaged and then the opposite lane stages, you have 7 seconds to stage your car or get dqd. The current nhra rule book mandates specific safety requirements for vehicles participating at all member tracks. Of course your local track may have a different view.
Safety requirements specified in the current nhra rule book for a specific class or et will be in effect during all big country race way race events. The information contained within will be used in conjunction with the current 2019 nhra rule book, and will provide you with accurate rules and procedures for competing at houston raceway park powered by pennzoil. May, 2019 tech inspection is one of the first things youll need to do when you arrive at the drag strip. Get your facts straight with the 2020 nhra rule book. I would think the only affect on the average racer would be bracket races that are for nhra division points, a nonpoints bracket race shouldnt be affected. 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. Classified per nhra performance rating as listed in the official nhra stock car classification guide. Benson says that the nhra has about 140 member tracks spread across the country and into canada, mexico and puerto rico. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Feb 01, 2006 nsca racing events, rules and schedule.
1247 1294 715 77 1166 1083 1341 961 1260 696 805 88 901 63 1042 1243 875 617 102 1125 294 1422 638 171 1034 1015 839 725 1378 829 1004 535 595 936 180 1380 675 461