It is highly recommended that all participants have an updated copy of the rulebook and follow the guidelines established by nhra. Oct 23, 2017 since many of the traditional cars racing in stock eliminator are getting long in the tooth, critical parts are often hard to track down have you ever tried to find 1969 camaro parts at the local junk yard. Shawn langdon, who drove for the team in the funny car class last season, will transition over to the top fuel side of kalitta motorsports operation. Top10 nhra top fuel driver happy to pass on first four events and spend more time at home. Lucas oil raceway indy super pro rules are in effect. Nhra has recogized this, and the rules allow for replacement and superseded parts excerpt from the. Accordingly, nhra has established this substance abuse policy.
Drivers 18 years of age and over are required to have valid. Why one nhra driver, suspecting cheating, filed rare protests against two rivals by jerry bonkowski aug 5, 2018, 1. Refer to the current nhra rulebook or rules revisions for vehicle driver requirements, specifications, and general regulations. This is an open class for pro domestics and imports, car must be nhra certified for the speed and drivers must have a current nhra license. The way to become a funny car driver is to study and learn your way around a drag racing program built to compete when drag racing is in season. Some tracks may require more, such as a driver safety class. Drivers 16 and 17 years of age must have a valid waiver signed by both parents to participate as a driver or passenger. The license is valid until its expiration date or until revoked by nhra.
Banned drag racing champ sues nhra over twoseater top fuel dragster conflict twotime nhra champion larry dixons top fuel car for two. Every driver that enters an nhra event must be in possession of a valid drivers license. The nhra summit bracket finals will be held at lucas oil raceway from september 1416, 2019. Kalitta motorsports officially confirmed its nhra mello yello drag racing series lineup wednesday morning, downsizing from four nitropowered teams to three. 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. This document serves as a supplement to the rules established in the official 2019 nhra rulebook. The 2020 oreilly auto parts midnight mayhem at the strip at las vegas motor speedway is a safe alternative to illegal street racing. The national hot rod association nhra is a drag racing governing body, which sets rules in drag racing and hosts events all over the united states and canada. Drivers of nhra lucas oil drag racing series and e. Drag racing rules knight racing drag racing rules friday. What starts out as a race between two daily drivers and ends in a nitro fuel funny car final makes people want to get their license to drive in the nhra or other. Special consideration will not be given to multiple.
Drag racing is controlled by motorsport south africa and all drivers are required to hold a valid motorsport south africa license. Computer unless oem stock, data recorders, stutter boxes, throttle stops, and delay boxes are prohibited. Apr 08, 2015 every driver that enters an nhra event must be in possession of a valid drivers license. Two drivers at a time, first one across the finish line wins being on the. Drag racing has no lack of fierce competition, and when youre racing in the national events like the top fuel dragster or funny car class, folks take their racing very serious. Mike salinas to sit out opening races of nhra season. All 2019 nhra safety requirements supersede this book. The association was founded by wally parks in 1951 in california to provide a governing body to organize and promote. By participating in these events, the participant is.
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. Kalitta motorsports confirms driver lineup speed sport. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles usually specially prepared for the purpose compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line. The official site of the national hot rod association offers the latest news, results, photos, and audiovisual highlights from the nhra drag racing tour.
All drivers must have a valid participant card from the jr. Any fullbodied car that rubs 5 or faster or can turn 7. The widest variety of cars competing against each other is found in. Drivers 18 years of age and over are required to have valid state driver license, and must be capable of the safe operation of their vehicle. That kind of variety, while fun for the spectator, makes some headaches for the competitors and the sanctioning body in this case, the nhra. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. See more ideas about nhra drag racing, women drivers and race cars. Class eligibility is based on requirements that include type of. The andra drag racing series is for professional drivers and riders and includes top fuel, top alcohol, top. The nhra mello yello drag racing series competitors in the two premier series may earn their way into the countdown to the championship, by one of two ways in 2020. Lohnes brings us back to 1991 when driver pat austin took the drag racing word by storm, making history, when he became the first driver to win in two classes at the same national event, scoring in top fuel and alcohol funny car. The license is intended only to signify that the driver has demonstrated basic qualifications for drag racing classes u p to and including the one in which the driver has qualified. Why nhra factory stock is the hottest class in drag racing.
Super duty truck sd bracket format all super duty full body trucks, no limits, and no restrictions. The race follows a short, straight course from a standing start over a measured distance, most commonly 1. The drag surface is not prepared, other than blowing it off. Drivers in supercharged, front engine, openbodied cars and. Jim maroney doesnt see new countdown rules changing way small teams operate. No prep rc drag racing is all about simplicity and fun. State driver license, and must be capable of the safe. Requirements for top sportsman are the same as those for e. Automotive type tires designed specifically for racing required. Trans brake, dual linelocks are allowed as long as the wiring consists of a single continuous wire from the power source to the switch and single. Several national hot rod association drag racers who appeared on the worst idea for a show ever, street outlaws, have been warned that their competition license may be suspended for going on the show. We will be racing at nhraihra facilities, so cars and drivers must have licensing and certifications in place for the class that you are entering.
A breakdown of definitions for the nhra race classes categories. Pro stock driver, pro stock team fined by nhra for rules. Racers are also looking to please their sponsors, so its extremely important. Modified pro 32 mp heads up, pro 500 tree all formats fwd rwd awd pro cars. Additional rules involving possible disqualification may be imposed at the absolute discretion of the track officials. The license does not convey a right but rather conveys a revocable privilege to participate in events.
Banned drag racing champ sues nhra over twoseater top. Nhra cracks down on the dumbest fake street racing show on. Drivers competing at nhra mello yello drag racing series events. Drag racing always carries with it the risk of serious injury or death in any number of ways. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing series rulebook. It is mandatory that a driver be seated in the car in the normal driving position anytime the engine is. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles compete, usually two. Being one of the first sanctioned bodies for speed, the national hot rod association nhra lets qualified drivers compete in any level of drag race competition from novice to extreme. A drivers best five finishes of the first eight nhra top dragster races attended will count toward a division championship. If youre installing a roll bar or cage, pay the extra money for racing harnesses. Passengers allowed riding in a vehicle that runs 8. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and.
Pro mod drivers compete at 12 nhra mello yello drag racing series events. Nhra host brian lohnes takes us for another ride on the nitro time machine. Vehicles participating in drag racing events will be presentable at all times. Lucas oil drag racing series tech card member track tech card. Nhra officials announced today that they are working with state and local officials as well as host tracks and teams on a revised mello yello drag racing series schedule, which will be announced soon.
All standard disqualification rulings and guidelines of event operations, as covered in the 2018 nhra rule book, will be utilized while conducting all hrp drag racing events. Entrepreneur jim maroney of gilbert, arizona, is a successful businessman, but that doesnt. A car andor driver can only make a pass down the track 2 times total, per round a round includes all classes. Apr 28, 2019 banned drag racing champ sues nhra over twoseater top fuel dragster conflict twotime nhra champion larry dixons top fuel car for two got him a ban, which his lawsuit says is depriving him of.
Nhra has recogized this, and the rules allow for replacement and superseded parts excerpt from the rule book. Jan 30, 2020 jim maroney doesnt see new countdown rules changing way small teams operate. Minimum of 3 required from whatever portion of the vehicles body or chassis that breaks staging beam to 12 behind front axle centerline. There is no such thing as a guaranteed safe drag race. Elapsed time and quicker require a nhra competition license and the chassis must have a current nhra chassis certification. Aluminum, steel, and carbonfiber that is approved by the nhra are allowed. And, tony ended up getting some things off his chest about how the nhra funny car driver does his racing. Your best source for the detailed safety, general guidelines, and bracket racing requirements for 2020 is the 2020 nhra jr. 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. Entering more than 2 times is not allowed for car andor driver.
Jan 31, 2020 top10 nhra top fuel driver happy to pass on first four events and spend more time at home. Drag racing is an established sport in south africa, with a number of strips around the country including tarlton international raceway and odi raceway. 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. We will be racing at nhra ihra facilities, so cars and drivers must have licensing and certifications in place for the class that you are entering. Nhra announces rule changes, schedule updates for pro mods. Since many of the traditional cars racing in stock eliminator are getting long in the tooth, critical parts are often hard to track down have you ever tried to find 1969 camaro parts at the local junk yard. At a nhra sanctioned event, youll see two types of drag racing. In categories where a breakout rule is in effect for example, nhra junior dragster, super comp, super gas. The speedway staff encourages enthusiasts to race each other on the safer confines of its nhrasanctioned, quartermile drag strip. Most of the time, the starts are done with a flashlight, or set, go.
With over 40,000 drivers in its rosters, the nhra claims to be the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world. Therefore, no express or implied warranty of safety is created from publication of or compliance with nhra rules, nor does compliance with nhra rules guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others. Banned drag racing champ sues nhra over twoseater top fuel. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Nostalgia rules supplement nhra hot rod heritage racing. The drivers and race teams work nonstop to perfect their cars and do everything possible to shave a fraction of a second off their time. A funny car must meet the nhras sanctioning rules and guidelines to pass the equipment test for the licensing passes you need to drive. Part of the fun in watching drag racing is the variety of cars, trucks, motorcycles and even snowmobiles that can show up at an event. In handicap racing, the goal is predict how many seconds itll take for you to get your car to the finish.
A license issued by nhra is to be used only by the driver to whom it is assigned and it is restricted to the categories listed on the license. Srca is a nhra member track and will operate by nhra requirements and specifications. These are basic safety rules to be able to race at houston raceway park. Refer to the current nhra rulebook or rules revisions for vehicledriver requirements, specifications, and general regulations. This is an nhra division 3 rule, not world wide technology raceway. Nhra drivers listing the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world.
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