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. Manual, lowdrag racing brakes have been provided by strange. Nhra stock car drag racing has generally been reserved for vehicles with factoryspec powertrains, but for the first time the rule book is allowing vehicles with aftermarket parts to compete. Nhra rule book jr street rules in front of book 2020 nhra. Batteries may not be relocated into the driver or passenger compartments. Dec 25, 2011 taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. Nhra rules mandate that a batterydisconnect switch be installed on the positive side of the battery. For instance, if the particular vehicleengine combination you are looking at has a factor of 8. Hello and welcome to ja, the nhra rule book states, that the engine in a pro stock vehicle must be of the same make as the body, and not exceed 500 cubic inches, must be naturally aspirated, meaning no nitrous, turbos, or superchargers, and must run on racing pump gasoling. 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.
I have a rear battery and installed a shutoff switch. All cars that run down the drag strip are required to undergo a technical inspection by the tracks tech crew. This race season marked the 60th anniversary of nhra as an official motorsports sanctioning body. My 1989 nhra book says stock intake only for stock classes so if 1966 allowed any similar intake, it must have been for 1966 only or 1966 for just a few years. Its not a ford jinx, but does it possibly cost more to make a ford run that fast or is prostock all cookie cut cost. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. Nhra mello yello the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world. I was looking over stock car classification guide for a 1969 camaros and the index depends on a variety of factors. The cams, ive heard, were supposed to be stock advertised duration and stock lift. Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. There were 22 top fuel, funny car, and pro stock car events, and 16 pro stock motorcycle events. Does the nhra have a tougher rule book for the fords. The nhra rule book said that was the minimum needed. If your interested in helping the cause see the link in my signature.
Nhra has amended the roll bar rule for 20, a stock 2008 and newer car can run faster than 11. Nhra rules gas coupessedans g 1965 nostalgia gassers. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. This is fine for a purposebuilt race car without an alternator, but for a street. Im seeing a sign here for our drag race im wanting to hold on the runway on oct 10th. Our 6point roll bar is intended for drag racing, and conforms to the nhra and nmra rules. Designed to fit the stock 0514 mustang interior, this roll. I usually run the st because its been my reliable ride but decided to get the mustang ready to run. Covering everything from stock turbocharger cars, seriously fast drag racers, boats, motorcycles, and daily driver modified turbo cars and trucks. See more ideas about nhra drag racing, drag cars and car humor. Returning for a second season will be the new headlining and popular category of outlaw 10.
Per the nhra rule book, on unibody cars with stock floor and. Engines were revised for 2011, and transmission options included the. See more ideas about ford mustang, drag cars and drag racing. Roush mustangs approved for nhra competition autoblog. Maximum motorsports nhralegal 2011 mustang cage install. I was planning on building the engine with oem heads option, which form the nhra excel spread sheet, would be a 10. The turbo forums the discussion board for both hard core and beginner turbocharged vehicle enthusiasts.
Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Come join the discussion about popular models such as the mustang, galaxie, falcon, fairlane, torino. The nhra this week unleashed pun intended the nhra unleashed rulebook for the 2011 season for the three headsup categories and multiple index classes that will be contested this season. 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. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Nhra unleashed 2011 rulebook released by andrew wolf february 15, 2011 better late than never, they say. Classified per nhra performance rating as listed in the official nhra stock car classification guide. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by valtteri, jun 7, 2015. Because the nhra rulebook allows the use of removable door bars, this has enabled the team at maximum motorsports to offer a removable. I had the standard big plastic box and all thread rodsfor a trunk mount battery in the car, and can put that back in. The ford mustang cobra jet drag racing package is back for 2012 with a handful of. While volunteering at eagle field during the flyin i found this 1966 ahra rule book.
Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. Taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas. Dec 18, 2007 nhra rules and revisions fuel cell may be relocated to front of car, maximum 2gallon fuel cell meeting sfi spec 28. We will be using our 60 horsepower, soon to be horsepower 1965 mustang project biting the bullitt as our example. Battery relocation junk in the trunk super chevy magazine. Maximum motorsports nhralegal 2011 mustang cage install by joshua vanwynsberghe october 04, 20 the mustang is one of the most popular and highly customizable cars on the street as the modular design of this car has allowed many aftermarket companies to design bolton parts. Unaltered 2008 oem model year and newer production cars running slower than 9. Please refer to the nhra and ihra rule books for the most current and up to date information. The street section is for dualpurpose cars capable of starting under their own power. Ford racing intake manifold, 93 tune, udps, frpp 4. Nhra rules on fuel cell discussion in nonturbo tech questions started by screamin363, dec 27, 2007. Fourwheel hydraulic brakes are recommended, or as specified under class requirements.
Ive read what the nhra rule book says but, i really dont want to cut into my dash for an 8 point cage. Pro stock world champion, bob glidden, pro stock ford pinto. Ford mustang is a series of american automobiles manufactured by ford. The 2011 nhra full throttle drag racing season began on 24 february 2011 and concluded on november. Oct 17, 2011 excerpts from the 2011 nhra rule book. The pro mod class can trace its roots to the pro stock match races and quick 8 events that were popular at southern tracks during the 1970s and 1980s. I have the nhra rule book and i cannot find anything that specifically addresses this question in the super stock section. Please do not rely on this list to be a complete mandate. Nhra rules of the 60s nostalgia gassers racing association.
The nhra stock car classification guide is used to position a vehicle in its. Does anyone know the most recent nhra helmet requirements. Cars in this section must be capable of being driven on the street. Jun 14, 2009 while volunteering at eagle field during the flyin i found this 1966 ahra rule book. Jun 07, 2015 hot rods 1964 nhra drag rules in pdf format discussion in the hokey ass message board started by valtteri, jun 7, 2015. I know, the book quote implies that its just that i always remember stock intake only. 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. It will help guide you in your next equipment purchase or help you successfully pass your next tech inspection. 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.
Mike rousch tuned, circled 5000 rpm stall converter, 4. Taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. Nhra rule book 2012 super pro, pro, sportsman section 4a, page 3 drivetraine. Mustang roll bars mustang roll cages cj pony parts. Nhra ihra safety requirements mustang parts and tech. 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. Mar 06, 2011 enders was the first ever i think to run a 60 last season in a mustang, then morgan came out and made the progress to a 56. Nhra super stock racing question don terrills speedtalk. Notice updated 1142014 nhra has published amendments to the rule book that will go into effect on jan 1, 2015. The mm5rb24 6point roll bar is intended for drag racing, and conforms to the nhra and nmra rules. The nhra just released its rulebook changes for 20, and one of the. Later, the books title gave him the idea of adding the mustang name for fords new. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. Designed to fit the stock mustang interior, this roll bar has door bars.
Reserved for 1955 or newer modelyear factory production automobiles and some sports cars. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Enders was the first ever i think to run a 60 last season in a mustang, then morgan came out and made the progress to a 56. Hi guys, i was able to score a 1964 nhra drag rules rulebook and i. Mar 25, 2011 i am going to explain the key rules and requirements on building a 10 point, or 8. Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only running between 6. I am getting ready to put my trunk back together, and cant find my rule book. Street legal style presented by aaa page xiv 5th paragraph. Posted in nhra rules of the 60s tagged 1958, coupes, gas. The proper and nhra legal way to install a fuel cell. I am going to explain the key rules and requirements on building a 10 point, or 8.
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