Youll need this valuable reference, which explains the rules, competition regulations, and vehicle specifications of nhras unique racing program for boys and girls ages 517. The spirit and intent of that principle is the standard by which the series is guided. You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. Nhra releases online version of 2020 nhra summit racing jr. Children must be participant members of the nhra summit racing jr.
Nhra s lewis bloom breaks down the greatest moments from each national event on the nhra mello yello drag racing series. Competitors rely on spec racing gasoline to produce elapsed times of less than seven seconds at speeds in excess of 195 200 mph. Dragsters also compete in a different racing class called outlaw. The rule at that time stated that you must race the car you qualified and he could not return for round 1. The national hot rod association nhra was formed in 1951 by car enthusiast. Jr dragster policy and procedures some procedures differ from nhras procedures and may not apply to the nhra junior divisional events at sacramento raceway.
All section and page numbers refer to those found in the latest version of the online 2019 junior drag racing league rulebook. Dragsters and are halfscale versions of top fuel dragsters. Junior drag racers may choose to participate in programs run by the nhra, ihra, or at an. 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. Is there a place on line where you can read the nhra rule book instead of having to buy one. Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid state drivers license or nhra competition. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and more are all covered in this. Nhra legal stock eliminator 283 chevy engine masters. Using a fivehorsepower, singlecylinder engine, a jr. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. We are members of nhra south central division 4 the good guys division 4 specific infomation here. I am going to explain the key rules and requirements on building a 10 point, or 8. I just have questions from time to time about certain classes.
Virtually anyone ages 517 can participate in nhra summit racing jr. All safety equipment and license required as expressed in jr. Rulebook additions are blue underline deletions are red strikethrough jr. A mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. Drivers are required to have an nhra summit racing jr. My bet is around the time the nhra was doing its drag safari deal. Drag racing basics a day at the drags the basics of drag racing handicap racing drag racing classes e. Nhra officials have announced that, effective june 15, the minimum age for kids eligible to participate in the nhra summit racing jr. Drag racing league rulebook is also available online. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Drag racing league before being allowed to compete.
The history of nhra drag racing national hot rod association, wally parks on. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. Street gives teenage boys and girls the opportunity to race against their peers with an. Item detail nhra summit racing jr drag racing league. Announcers alan reinhart and dave rieff talk nhra summit jr. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. All drivers must have a valid participant card from the jr. Nascar drag racing history discussion in the hokey ass message board started by meatball, apr 22. The twoway its an extraordinary speed for an eightyearold to be having the sole control of a vehicle, said acting. Drag racing league rulebook on under rules and under the rulebookamendment section on jrdragster rule. Any vehicle participating in our drag racing events must be presentable at all times. 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 mello yello drag racing series 5th paragraph page ix 1092019 pro stock motorcycle is the twowheel category in the nhra mello yello drag racing series. Rules, not specifically mentioned, are governed by the nhra junior drag racing league rulebook general event rules all starter and race director decisions are final. 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. Junior stock drag racing nhra production race class. Junior drag racing rules reconsidered in australia after 8. A cloud of vaporized rubber at the starting line, flaming exhaust headers, and a roar like nothing youve ever heard before. For more information, please visit our website, jrdragster. National hot rod association 2035 financial way glendora, ca 91741. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing. Drag racing league click here for more information 2016 jr rule book jr.
So if you have a 12 stud, youll need 12 of it sticking out past your wheel surface. Nhra rule ammendments made from the end of the 2019 season to the beginning of the 2020 season note. Junior dragster rules top end dragways drag racing. Nhra offers a racing program for 16yearolds that combines racing and car safety. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. In addition to the current centerline policy of disqualifying runstimes, additional penalties of a rule change regarding centerline crossing andor the striking of timing blocks will be imposed on drivers crossing the centerline or striking the timing blocks during. Rulebook may be reproduced without the express written permission of the. Srca is a nhra member track and will operate by nhra requirements and specifications. Drag racing league offers kids ages 517 the opportunity to experience the thrill of racing halfscale dragsters in a controlled racing environment at many of nhras member tracks across the united states and canada. Dragster drivers certificate, with a minor release on file with nhra and houston raceway park powered by pennzoil. Drivers of nhra lucas oil drag racing series and e.
The rule book will dictate major parts, from legal major castings to limitations on. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. I could easily write an article five times this size when it comes to explaining how roll cages work in a variety of ets and car configurations. Nhra notified drivers of a rule change regarding centerline crossing andor the striking of timing blocks. In nhralegal class racing, such as within the ranks of stock eliminator, the game rules are strictly defned. Click here for more information 2016 rule book et section. Drag racing league rulebook are expected to be sold online and through nhra membership services. Nascar was open to making money anywhere back then.
The tree has just gone green and both drivers are launching. Nhras lewis bloom breaks down the greatest moments from each national event on the nhra mello yello drag racing series. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. This is general information only and racers should refer to the current nhra rule book. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Drag racing league participant card and must be capable of the safe operation of the vehicle. Riders in the bed of pickup trucks must be sitting down.
Nhra 2018 rulebook nhra mello yello drag racing series. For example, the nhra rulebook is scheduled to be available for sale at the 2009 automobile club of southern california nhra finals. International hot rod association rules junior dragsters. Your best source for the detailed safety, general guidelines, and bracket racing requirements for 2020 is the 2020 nhra jr.
These are some of the common questions about whats needed to race at st thomas raceway park. Dragster can go as fast as 85 mph and as quick as 7. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets april 8, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101, drag racing, howto and tech tips, nhra 1. Nhras 2017 suspension of dixon set off a minifirestorm in the dragracing world. Heres a 1966 rule book i got in fl stationed there in the navy. The junior dragster is a scaleddown version of the top fuel dragster. Drag racing league was founded in 1993 by nhra and old bridge township raceway park founder vinnie napp.
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