Classified per nhra performance rating as listed in the official nhra stock car classification guide. Stock and super stock drag racing is just as exciting pro stock racing was back in the early 1970s. Ballast may be added to all cars except showroom stock as. This is why chrysler pulled out of racing eventually.
Pro stocks dave river runs through pro stock rule changes. Categories or other exhibition nostalgia classes for example, nostalgia super stock that are not in this nostalgia supplement will be governed by section 4a super pro, pro, sportsman and section 4b advanced e. The early practitioners of nostalgia super stock drag racing are shrouded in mystery. All three have a multitude of individual subclasses, classes, and rules. The nhra stock car classification guide is used to position a vehicle in its proper class. Understanding class racing stock eliminator dragzine. For this reason, nhra safety regulations state that any fuel filler neck that is located inside the vehicles trunk must vent to the outside of the vehicle. See more ideas about nascar, nascar rules and nascar racing.
There are many classes within nhras stock and super stock eliminators. Drag racings machines are the fastest race cars on earth capable of accelerating to 330 mph in less than five seconds. Any 2003 and up lxlcld charger, magnum, 300, challenger, jeep, dodgeram truckdurango. The index for each class is based on past and potential performance. You should be able to pick up a 2003 rule book from your local track if it is a nhra sactionedsp track. The national hot rod association pro stock class emerged from the productionbased super stock in 1970 with a more liberal set of rules and an absence of handicaps. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech.
If anyone has or knows someone who has one, please let me know. The class guide sheets are organized as charts with the cars listed on the left side of the sheet in order by model and body style. Those classes are grouped into 12 categories, or eliminators, each strictly governed by nhra rule makers. The general competition rules of the sports car club of america are intended to. It is the responsibility of each competitor to read and understand. A celebration of the life of the late nhra funny car driver. Critical dimensions, as well as casting numbers for cylinder heads, intake manifolds, etc. Victory nostalgia super stock 2016 rules see below for original 2014 rules and addendums the below are the rules in print.
Nhra engine blueprint specifications blueprint specifications contain information vital to building nhra legal stock and super stock engines. A cloud of vaporized rubber at the starting line, flaming exhaust headers, and a roar like nothing youve ever heard before. Nhra rule book download pdf throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to meet. Nhra mulling changes in stocksuper stock competition plus. Super stock racers compete on a handicap start and the breakout rule is enforced, except when two cars in the same class are racing in which case.
Reserved for 1955 or newer modelyear factory production automobiles and some sports cars. Lvms reserves the right to alter or amend these rules and regulations in the interest of safety, cost control, andor fair competition. There are many classes within nhra s stock and super stock eliminators. The class recreates the style of drag racing very popular in the 1960s with drivers like ronnie sox, dick landy, butch leal and judy lilly nss roots go back to the early 1980s, when retired super stock racers dave duell, arlen vanke and others started exhibition racing 1960s style super stock. Super stock rules these rules are in effect as of january 1, 2016.
You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. Dads rule was that we were not allowed to sit down unless all the. Drag racing western and eastern conference finals should be prepared to show proof that they have actually run at the track whose team they represent. Superstar athletes over 60 featuring nascar driver morgan shepherd. The theory of the classes the fundamental goal for class racing for stock or super stock eliminator competition is to have competitors in a class be somewhat equal in performance potential. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. Nostalgia rules supplement nhra hot rod heritage racing. Nostalgia super stock that are not in this nostalgia supplement will be governed by section 4a super pro, pro.
According to nhra rules, the nhra index system is used to handicap cars running in the various nhra classes. Has typical shelf wear, t is the former owners name division 5 stocksuper stock racer on the front cover see pictures. Conference finals participants must compete at nhra tracks. The nhra attempted to balance the playing field for 1972. 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 has developed this nostalgia rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and competition guidelines, to accommodate those. Below on this page, you will find all years and makes in the nhra stock car classification guide. While the nhras announcement of revamped rules for pro stock drag racing is an important step for its future, the question remains, did they. 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. Nhra super stock phil monteith ran a fairly well trashed super stock 455 74 trans am in 1990 he put sal biondo in the torn drivers seat and won the summernationals at the same race, my old neighbor jim diciacco won super comp in a door car. Jul 06, 2005 this is why chrysler pulled out of racing eventually. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. 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. Eliminator category designation weight break 14 mile man 14 mile auto.
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. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. Aug, 2015 while the nhras announcement of revamped rules for pro stock drag racing is an important step for its future, the question remains, did they go far enough to ensure thelongterm participation. 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.
Nhra sets new stock, super stock rules speed sport. The tech department has issued a list of frequently asked questions and answers on the subject of crankshaft modifications in super stock and super stock gt. Nhra rule book download pdf nhra rule book download pdf nhra rule book download pdf download. Class racing refers to the eliminators of competition, stock, and super stock. Dads rule was that we were not allowed to sit down unless all the work. Mar 21, 2016 stock and super stock drag racing is just as exciting pro stock racing was back in the early 1970s. Vented caps are also prohibited as they allow gas fumes out, which can cause a fire. Each class is defined by a ratio of vehicle shipping weight and a horsepower factor. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. At selected events, super stock drivers also compete in class eliminations, where drivers in each class compete for individual honors. Class description nostalgia super stock is an index style foot brake only. A celebration of the life of the late nhra funny car.
Nhra provides the et and general regulations sections of the current rule book at under the. Nhra s lewis bloom breaks down the greatest moments from each national event on the nhra mello yello drag racing series. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Given the recent announcement from nhra regarding sweeping changes to the pro stock rule book, many teams have been lashing out with concerns about how the mandates will hinder them. Nascar racer jeff gordon and daughter editorial stock image image of international. Chevrolet performance engineers wrote the book on small.
Presently, nhra officials are mulling over changes that may have to take place in stock and super stock. The history of nhra drag racing national hot rod association, wally parks on. Nostalgia super stock aka nss is among the most popular, and fastest growing forms of. One significant change to increase the level of competition in class eliminations is the creation of combo classes in super stock and stock for those classes that are represented by a single car. How nhra and ihra classify stock and super stock cars. Nhra ihra license for class et is required class is run on a. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. At nhra mello yello drag racing series events, fans may see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators. A standard scca vehicle log book will be used by all.
Class eligibility is based on requirements that include type of. I have a 68 rule book here somewhere and a mid seventes one too. Nhraihra license for class et is required class is run on a. The four combo classes will be super stock combostick, super stock comboautomatic, stock combostick and stock comboautomatic. Now nhra puts the super stock hemi cars in their own class ssha so they dont run against the oher brands. The nhra index system is used to handicap cars running in the various nhra classes. The index for each class is based on past and potential. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. Pro stock world champion, bob glidden, pro stock ford pinto. 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.
Nostalgia super stock aka nss is among the most popular, and fastest growing forms of drag racing. Monitoring horsepower in all the different of types of classes is a neverending process for nhra officials. Looking for a passenger side tail light bucket for a 69 barracu. This publication supersedes all previous lvms rule books and rule updates. Sports racing cars in super touring super unlimited trial. However, no device capable of controlling traction andor the power applied to the drive wheels other than the foot throttle is allowed, with the exception of an eracorrect. Categories include comp eliminator, super stock, stock eliminator. The nhra nostalgia supplement provides guidelines and minimum standards for the. Super stock class rules modern street hemi shootout. As with any category, engine builders in super stock are constantly looking at smaller and smaller details in their quest for horsepower.
Their has been alot of teams that have already tested with efi and are ready to go if they ever make the switch. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing. Lots of technical data for drag racing nhra in 1966. Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by thinkstock are. Dragster division gas and fuel safety regulations procedures this rule book measures 3. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Rules initially favored big block v8s with chrysler hemi engine powered cars winning the world title the first two years. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. In honor of the nhra s 50 years of pro stock celebration, nhra publications has produced an updated edition of its popular book, the history of pro stock, now available through. Apr 08, 2015 safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets april 8, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101, drag racing, howto and tech tips, nhra 1 a mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. Dimensions as shown elsewhere in this rule book, must be maintained.
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