Last years super gas summit racing equipment sportsman series championship runnerup, colin griffin, is in the box seat to challenge for the outright victory for. 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. A new rule also will discontinue the practice of crew members standing. There is also a weight limit, as all super gas vehicles must weigh a minimum of 2,100 pounds. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you.
Covering everything from stock turbocharger cars, seriously fast drag racers, boats, motorcycles, and daily driver modified turbo cars and trucks. There are reason behind this rule, first and foremost is safety. International hot rod association 2017 ihra rulebook feature summit super series champions. 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 way i interpret that and the way that the rule book graphic shows is that your stud must protrude at least the diameter of the stud itself. Nhra roll cage rules 2017 roll cage and bar supply. Jan 20, 2017 the ihra rulebook has been available online here and all updates since the book printed can be found here. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. See more ideas about nhra drag racing, drag cars and car humor. Nhra provides the et and general regulations sections of the current rule book at under the. Cars in this section must be capable of being driven on the street. The nhra hot rod heritage racing series features four class groups comprising the categories.
Super gas also features a wide array of fullbodied cars and roadsters but no dragsters, as the rules state that all cars must be lefthand drive. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. Nhra rule book download pdf nhra rule book download pdf nhra rule book download pdf download. 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. There are a number of new rules for nhra pro stock class coming in 2016. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. While the covid19 pandemic has altered the racing schedules for many nhra member tracks, we want all summit jr drag racing league members to have the full experience of attending the conference finals events and being a part of the team atmosphere. In keeping with the ihra tradition of highlighting sportsman racers, the 2017 version of the ihra rulebook features summit super series champions mick. Taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. I hate to type a lot of data, this is from the 1965 nhra rule book for altered coupes and sedans. Nhra sets new stock, super stock rules speed sport. All cars that run down the drag strip are required to undergo a technical inspection by the tracks tech crew.
The street section is for dualpurpose cars capable of starting under their own power. Single class bracket using the fixed index handicap. The tree has just gone green and both drivers are launching. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by dolmetsch, jun 1, 20. You have to build a rear firewall to keep it nhra legal see nhra reg below. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. Excerpt in whole or part from ihranhra rule book posted 11615 rules %18thmileet 3 gasser racing series information relevant to all grs members ourfocus safety. Apr 08, 2015 a mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass. Just grab the 2017 pdf version that is free online and look at the 2018 revisions, which is also free online. 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. The link to the sportsman section of the 2017 ihra rulebook is available here.
Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street. Revised 12617 last modified on thursday, 26 january 2017. The turbo forums the discussion board for both hard core and beginner turbocharged vehicle enthusiasts. 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. There are few restrictions in regards to the engines or body styles that are allowed in super gas, so this class is home to everything from former pro stock and comp cars, to convertible corvettes. Can anyone help me out and does anyone out there have a. 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. I cannot quote a nhra rule book as i misplaced mine eons ago but you are correct about the 10% set back for gassers and 25% for altereds. However i am having trouble finding the rules that nhra set in regards to battery relocation. A mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track.
Kilkare raceway operates as a member track of the national hot rod association, nhra, in division three. Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid. Nhra rules gas coupessedans g 1965 nostalgia gassers. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and.
Nhra rule book download pdf throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to meet. 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. I have been helping an old friend with a gasser chassis build. Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. Nhra rules on fuel cell discussion in nonturbo tech questions started by screamin363, dec 27, 2007. The official rulebook of andra championship drag racing. The rules and regulations set forth in this supplement apply specifically to such. Nhra roll cage rules 2017 10 out of 10 based on 5 ratings. Class racing refers to the eliminators of competition, stock, and super stock. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive.
I want to get my battery out from under my hood to make way for a watermeth injection tank. Nhra results the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world. Snell 2005 helmets expired on 112017 and snell 2010 helmets expire on 112022. If you plan to enter your vehicle in any competition sanctioned by the nhra, your strip burner is going to have to pass a series of prerace inspections for the required safety equipment. So if you have a 12 stud, youll need 12 of it sticking out past your wheel. Possible changes to nhra super street rules dragzine. Very good carb just too big for my combo and i switched to a 1050. The current edition of the nhra rulebook, including any revisions published in national dragster, is incorporated by reference into this rule book.
Parking only no pit parking for new entry after 10 pm. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets april 8, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101, drag racing, howto and tech tips, nhra 1. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. The super gas class is very similar to super comp, with the main difference being a 9. Looking for a passenger side tail light bucket for a 69 barracu. Nhra has developed this nostalgia rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and competition guidelines, to accommodate those categories in an accepted alternate sanctioning organization and not clearly defined by the nhra rulebook. International hot rod association 2017 ihra sportsman rules.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. If anyone has or knows someone who has one, please let me know. Beacon dragway window tint decision from nhra rule. Motorcycle classes, super street, super gas, stock eliminator, super stock. Understanding class racing stock eliminator dragzine.
You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. The national hot rod assn has created a program for super stock and stock class eliminations, which will be introduced at select nhra national events during the 2011 nhra lucas oil. International hot rod association 2017 ihra sportsman. International hot rod association 2017 ihra rulebook. Dec, 2017 super gas license pass in a pontiac firebird at frank hawleys drag racing school in gainsville florida.
No part of this rulebook may be reproduced without. We at beacon dragway will follow this guideline, and hopefully this will put the window tint debate to rest. Dec 25, 2011 taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. There have been discussions between nhra and the sportsman racers advisory council srac about these classes. All cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection. All three have a multitude of individual subclasses, classes, and rules. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to.
Fuel cell install questionspictures of members fuel cells. Rated 5 out of 5 by scooter402 from very informative this is one of the best purchases i have ever. The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. 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. This is a demo nhra hot rod heritage racing series. National record application national record certificate order form.
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. 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. 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. Cars must meet or exceed all ihra or nhra and host track safety regulations. Eliminator category designation weight break 14 mile man 14 mile auto. From nhra rule book, section 4a page 6 windshieldwindow tint must meet the applicable state requirements.
Nhra rules and battery relocation mustang forums at stangnet. Well start with probably the simplest of the three main stocktype classes nhra stock eliminator. Nhra mello yello the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world. Comp and super gas, engine modifications are allowed. Each year, a new nhra rulebook is published with revisions and updates. As a reminder to all racers, a new rollcage padding rule goes into effect june 1, 2011. In other words that is the total you can have for the entire system.
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