All cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection. All gear changes must result from direct action by the driver. Thats not bad considering the original rating of 145 hp. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Nhra stocksuper stock eliminator driver brenda grubbs shows. I need to dig up more of my old nhra rule books but the back page of the 1966 nhra rule book is a section titled nhra eliminator procedure lists jr. The book focuses on nhra stockclass drag racing that took place between the years. Super stock rules these rules are in effect as of january 1, 2016.
Recommend that you purchase a rule book and read it carefully. The book focuses on nhra stockclass drag racing that took place between the years 1964 and 1971. At nhra mello yello drag racing series events, fans may see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators. Pro stock world champion, bob glidden, pro stock ford pinto. Reserved for 1955 or newer modelyear factory production automobiles and some sports cars. Each class is defined by a ratio of vehicle shipping weight and a horsepower factor.
Top fuel, funny car, pro stock, pro stock motorcycle, top alcohol dragster. I just have questions from time to time about certain classes. She has been racing fulltime for the past three years and currently drives a top dragster in the nhra and ihra. Drag race 101 eliminator classes part ii racingjunk news. Theyve been carefully very carefully assembled with the rule book. Superseded andor replacement parts superseded parts are restricted to cylinder heads, intake manifold, crankshaft, cylinder block, and transmission only when manufacturer lists such parts in its published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 of said change and change is accepted by nhra. Oem or nhra accepted aftermarket transmissions having same number of forward speeds od gear not required and reverse, may be used.
Lvms reserves the right to alter or amend these rules and regulations in the interest of safety, cost control, andor fair competition. Looking for a passenger side tail light bucket for a 69 barracu. Select the year, make and model and click on the go. If you dont know the email address in your member record, click here to search for your account by member number. Why nhra factory stock is the hottest class in drag. Junior stock drag racing nhra production race class history. Stock and super stock technical information selection.
The parallels of our situation in stock to the above three segments of mans history with complicated, uncontrollable extrapolation of simple concepts into mass frenzy, complex rule upon rule upon rule that always result in polarization away from the original intent of its beginnings. All three have a multitude of individual subclasses, classes, and rules. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. All 2019 nhra safety requirements supersede this book these rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish standards for such events. There are many classes within nhras stock and super stock eliminators. If anyone has or knows someone who has one, please let me know. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. Class eligibility is based on requirements that include type of vehicle, engine size. Reserved for north american built cars with north american automobile engines with a wheelbase of 100 inches or more and for american subcompacts amx, colt, cricket, gremlin, pinto, vega, astra, etc. Manual transmission rules for nhra stock eliminator, 2009. Sep 07, 2012 check out this nhra legal stock eliminator 283 chevy as we take a look inside a successful nhra stock eliminator chevy chevelle engine masters magazine. Junior stock eliminator winner back in 1964 through 1971 world champion. Factory showdown qualifiers will not receive lucas oil stock eliminator national championship points. The nhra stock car classification guide is used to position a vehicle in its proper class.
Heres the language ver batim, from the 2009 nhra rulebook. I have ordered the nhra rule book but what better place to ask the question than steves. We all know grumpy ran mid elevens and did it with a light 66 and 430 hp from a 331 sbc in as. And they wonder why the class has to be combined with super stock. Nhra stock eliminator rules apply, which means the cars must be full weight 3,350 lbs with driver, have a full interior, and they must use 9inch slicks. 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. It is the responsibility of each competitor to read and understand. Nhras lewis bloom breaks down the greatest moments from each national event on the nhra mello yello drag racing series.
Click here and follow the instructions to create your password. Nhra legal stock eliminator 283 chevy engine masters. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets april 8, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101, drag racing, howto and tech. The two winners will then square off for the nhra factory stock showdown. Nhra rule book download pdf nhra rule book download pdf nhra rule book download pdf download. Classified per nhra performance rating as listed in the official nhra stock car classification guide. Last week, nhra offered five free coloring book pages for kids and. 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. The rule book will dictate major parts, from legal major castings to limitations on. Class racing refers to the eliminators of competition, stock, and super stock.
March 1417 amalie motor oil nhra gatornationals, gainesville, fla. The top fuel, funny car, pro stock, and pro stock motorcycle. If you do not register, you are limited to just seeing the nhra sheets from the nhraracer web site. This publication supersedes all previous lvms rule books and rule updates.
April 2628 ngk spark plugs nhra fourwide nationals, charlotte, n. Nhra rule book download pdf throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to meet. Another hit for the 1978 buick regal 231150hp raised from 160 to 167 for stock eliminator. All other stock rules as found in the latest version of the nhra rulebook and nhra rulebook amendments apply. Is there a place on line where you can read the nhra rule book instead of having to buy one. Any tire wheel combination may be used if it will fit into the original wheel well opening. Nhra s lewis bloom breaks down the greatest moments from each national event on the nhra mello yello drag racing series. Those not qualifying will not be permitted to run in the stock eliminator as in past years. By entering and participating in an event, participants are deemed to unders. In nhra legal class racing, such as within the ranks of stock eliminator, the game rules are strictly defned. These tools will allow you to see the basic information for classification of stock eliminator or super stock eliminator race cars. Super stock differs from stock, as it does allow a wide variety of electronics to help the cars be consistent and hit their index.
Well start with probably the simplest of the three nhra stock eliminator. Blueprint specifications contain information vital to building nhra legal stock and super stock engines. 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. Theyve been carefully very carefully assembled with the rule book in hand. I have seen the pure stock drags and the fast racing but they are limited to certain tracks in the midwest i think. The history of the pro stock class is being celebrated by nhra in 2020 with a 50 years of pro stock salute. Stock classes were determined by advertised horse power to listed curb. Critical dimensions, as well as casting numbers for cylinder heads, intake manifolds, etc. Click here for the stock eliminator class rules on the nhra website. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e.
The rule book will dictate major parts, from legal major castings to. Class eligibility is based on requirements that include type of. Motorcycle classes, super street, super gas, stock eliminator, super stock. Well start with probably the simplest of the threenhra stock eliminator. You will be signed out in seconds due to inactivity. Junior stock drag racing nhra production race class. The balanced and blueprinted chevrolet takes full advantage of the nhra stock eliminator rule book and makes close to 300 horsepower. Stock eliminator will consist of all class winners from bs through os and bsa through jsa. We can run whatever the minimum cc is based on the rule book. Lt1 nhra stock eliminator engine engine builder magazine.
The top fuel, funny car, pro stock, and pro stock motorcycle classes share. Eliminator category designation weight break 14 mile man 14 mile auto. The competition includes entries from both the fsa and fsb stock eliminator classes with each of the two classes running as a separate category within stock class eliminations, and a winner being crowned in each. May 11, 2017 nhra driver brenda grubbs is the pilot of a pair of viper red 1969 chevrolet camaro dragsters in the stock eliminator and super stock eliminator classes. That doesnt mean that lower class stockers are duds. Aug 12, 2007 in the 1973 nhra rule book it states that cars in stock class are required to use street tires with full tread pattern. Nov 02, 2017 engines within stock eliminator are certainly no joke. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Jan 23, 2018 i need to dig up more of my old nhra rule books but the back page of the 1966 nhra rule book is a section titled nhra eliminator procedure lists jr. For nhra stock classes, engine block must be the same year as the car and must have been available in that body from the factory. It would be a fun type of racing, but again you are up against the guys with money to spend. These are the nhra rules for stock eliminator for 1973. Nevs is correct, the nhra rule book is worded so that the minimum acceptable amount the stud has to engage the hex portion of the lug the strongest part of the lug is an amount equal to the studs diameter. In the 1973 nhra rule book it states that cars in stock class are required to use street tires with full tread pattern.
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 national hot rod association nhra is a drag racing governing body, which sets rules in. National record application national record certificate order form. For instance, if the particular vehicleengine combination you are looking at has a factor of 8. The cars have come a long way since their debut at the 1970 winternationals. You can do that by clicking on the registration link at the top right. Nhra has recogized this, and the rules allow for replacement and superseded parts excerpt from the rule book. In this article we take a look at the history of nhra stock class drag racing by focusing on junior stock class in the 1960s which featured almost totally stock production musclecars racing hot. Many racers these days put special batteries, fuel lines, pumps, and more in the. This is the second book by doug boyce, the first being the acclaimed, grumpys toys. Current member but first time to the allnew member. The nhra factory stock showdown was designed to showcase the ford. With the rules the way they are now any valve job is legal, and the 304 head has a nasty edge and throat that a good stocker guy would solve, and the 304 head will flow absolutely amazing. Nhra drag racing rule book rules and regulations if you are building a drag car of any kind this serious will guide you throw the rules of nhra.
The nhra hot rod heritage racing series features four class groups. Due to nhras stock eliminator rules, page was limited on the type of. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing. Below on this page, you will find all years and makes in the nhra stock car classification guide. Updated 1142014 nhra has published amendments to the rule book that will go into effect on jan 1, 2015. Dec 02, 2018 nhra drag racing rule book rules and regulations if you are building a drag car of any kind this serious will guide you throw the rules of nhra drag racing and how to set up your drag racing car. Jun 22, 2009 in this article we take a look at the history of nhra stock class drag racing by focusing on junior stock class in the 1960s which featured almost totally stock production musclecars racing hot. I am just starting my reseach on what nova would have the best weight break in stock classes.
To continue working on the website, click stay signed in below. Well start with probably the simplest of the three main stock type classes nhra stock eliminator. For nhra stock classes, engine block must be the same year as the car. Get someone to do the valve job who really understands stock eliminator. Engines within stock eliminator are certainly no joke. Drag racing the family sedan is a 2012 book by author doug boyce. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. The factory stockers such as the drag pack and copo cars for example are extremely stout.
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