With more than 230 bold, fullcolor photographs, this lavish book showcases the achievements, the glory, the drivers, the fans, and the highenergy spectacle that make nhra drag racing a national passion. We have low prices on thousands of parts to make your car quicker and launch. Drag race 101 eliminator classes part 1 racingjunk news. May 25, 2017 recognizing the safetyinspired design and construction of todays late model vehicles, the nhra has rescinded its previous guidelines for street vehicles running 9. It is the top competition series of the nhra, comprising competition in four classes, including top fuel dragster, funny car, pro stock, and pro stock motorcycle. Classified per nhra performance rating as listed in the official nhra stock car classification guide. Aug 09, 2012 if you have the need for speed or want to test your car in the quarter mile then you may want to visit a local drag strip and try your hand at drag racing. Reviewed in the united states on february 20, 2017.
Every household name in drag racing competes at the nhra nationals on birs worldrenown track the fastest drag strip in the country. Popular drag racing books meet your next favorite book. At center stage of the 39th annual lucas oil nhra nationals is four days of groundpounding, lightningfast, blowyourmind drag racing. Possible changes to nhra super street rules dragzine. Heres a quick look at how this weekends nhra fourwide nationals at zmax dragway in concord, n. Current member but first time to the allnew member. New england dragways swap meetflea market enjoyed record turnouts in 2019, and expects to surpass those numbers in 2020. To continue working on the website, click stay signed in below. Click here and follow the instructions to create your password. Driver numbers and class designation letters must be. Sep 21, 2018 today, the story appears to be the same. Motorcycle racer faq motorcycle racers faq bandimere speedway has compiled a number of frequently asked questions and answers to help you better understand the rules, safety and technical guidelines of motorcycle racing and increase your enjoyment at our facility. Nhra mello yello drag racing series you are about to be. All nhrasanctioned tracks have weekend races that allow a stockclass car to compete.
Nhra rulebook, national hot rod association, 2020 more than 70 years of drag racing and motorsports experience curated into 364 pages, the 2020 nhra rulebook is a must have for all racers. Courtesy nhra in our last installment here, we covered the basics of super street, super gas and super comp eliminator racing. Toyotas rapidprototyping facilities helping hospitals 2020 nhra rulebook now available online the 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to. Watch las vegas motor speedways 101 video series in its entirety below or. Drag racing rule book in vintage auto racing programs ebay. With more than 230 bold, fullcolor photographs, this lavish book showcases the achievements, the glory, the drivers, the fans, and the highenergy spectacle that make nhra drag racing a. Learn what helmet to buy for what class you race in.
Drag racing 101 from building your first race car to. Shortly before writing this column i was on location at the nhra division 1 lucas oil drag racing series at old bridge township raceway park in englishtown, nj. Nhra 2020 schedule has been adjusted racingjunk news. Drag race 101 eliminator classes part 1 march 5, 2015 randy bolig drag race 101, drag racing, nhra 0. May 26, 2004 a little history lesson in drag racing 101. You can find the nearest nhra sanctioned track by contacting them at 16269144761 or online at summit racing is here to help you too. Many nhra super street racers have received an email concerning changes that are being considered to the nhra super categories, super comp 8. Learn how goodyear tires withstand 10,000 horsepower nhra. Reserved for 1955 or newer modelyear factory production automobiles and some sports cars. There have been discussions between nhra and the sportsman racers advisory council srac about these classes. Early funny car history 101, written 22 january 2016, at retrieved 23 may 2017.
If you have the need for speed or want to test your car in the quarter mile then you may want to visit a local drag strip and try your hand at drag racing. The license is valid until its expiration date or until revoked by nhra. March 18, 2015 randy bolig drag race 101, drag racing, howto and tech tips, nhra 1 photos. Everything you wanted to know about the exciting world of drag racing the nhra, nmca, pinks all out, building your race car, rule books, race classes, tow vehicles, trailers, components of a run, headsup racing, index racing, bracket racing. You will be signed out in seconds due to inactivity. Jerry bickel race cars gives racers the technology to win. If you dont know the email address in your member record, click here to search for your account by member number. New book takes fans on compelling, humorous journey into. Top fuel news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2019 learn how and. Jun 10, 2016 thinking of something for that motorcycle speed junkie in your life for christmas. But if traditional drag racing expertise gets passed around at tracks and shops like secret knowledge, how do you get ahead if youre not part of. Drag racing news newspapers books scholar jstor november 2007 learn how and when.
A drag race is an acceleration contest from a standing start between two vehicles over a measured distance. Top fuel dragsters are the quickest accelerating racing cars in the world and the fastest sanctioned category of drag racing. Apr 03, 2001 unlike any book ever published on drag racing, the fast lane captures the heart and soul of nhra. Route 66 raceway updated schedule due to the latest covid 19 stay at home order extension through may, route 66 raceway has had to cancel the race your ride events scheduled for may 9 and may 16. This tutorial, originally from jeffrey tyler, does a pretty good job of explaining the ins and outs of going to a drag strip. Recognizing the safetyinspired design and construction of todays late model vehicles, the nhra has rescinded its previous guidelines for street vehicles running 9. This years schedule still features the program to continue on the last sunday of each month. All contestants are required to display a permanent driver number at all nhra mello yello drag racing series national events, nhra lucas oil drag racing series divisional events, divisional nhra summit racing series finals, and divisional national open events. Nhra has revised its schedule for the professional mello yello drag racing series and will soon announce revised scheduling for its lucas oil drag racing series, e3 spark plugs nhra pro mod series, mickey thompson tires nhra top fuel harley series and samtech. From the moment i saw the cover i know, dont judge a book by its blah, blah, blah, i couldnt.
This is a reprint of my bracket racing 101 column from drag racer magazine. Motorsport cars nhra drag racing lot 12 vinyl decals stickers d1202. May 21, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101 0 body and suspension upgrades to keep your strip burner on the track sportsman class competitors line up prior to their passes at the 2015 summit racing equipment nhra southern nationals may 16th, 2015. The association was founded by wally parks in 1951 in california to provide a governing body to organize and promote. The losing racer in each contest is eliminated, and the winning racers progress until one. Nhra competition eliminator by mike carr june 01, 2011 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. Its your first time at the drag strip, and like everyone whos ever made this first trek, youre hooked. In bracket racing without a breakout such as nhra competition eliminator, pairings are based on times. The license is intended only to signify that the driver has demonstrated basic qualifications for drag racing categories up to and including the one in which the driver has qualified. Unlike any book ever published on drag racing, the fast lane captures the heart and soul of nhra. The nhra, nmca, pinks all out, building your race car, rule books, race classes, tow vehicles, trailers, components of a run, headsup racing, index racing.
Understanding the basics of 20 racing chances are, if youre a car enthusiast, youve participated in at least one stoplight race or more in your lifetime. Racing your car down the track for fun is referred to as test n tune or open. If you love the sport of drag racing you will cherish this book. The nhra 101 video series presented by national dragster explains the rules, drag racing terms and what to expect at a nhra mello yello drag racing event. Last year, the top fuel and funny car national records were shattered. I just have questions from time to time about certain classes. A drag race is an acceleration contest, on a track, or dragstrip, that begins from a standing start between two vehicles over a measured distance. You can find the nearest nhra sanctioned track by contacting them at 16269144761 or online at.
Drag racing 101 learn the basics if you have ever wanted to go drag racing but didnt know exactly what was involved, then this page is for you. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing series rulebook. At a nhra sanctioned event, youll see two types of drag racing. Drag racing at member tracks in arizona, california, hawaii, nevada,western new mexico, utah, and western colorado.
Tickets 2020 nhra nationals brainerd international raceway. In addition, the import faceoff event that was scheduled for may 17 has been cancelled. Make offer 2000 nhra rule book drag racing rules national hot rod association all classes. This isnt a guide to what you should race check the nhra s current rule book for those guidelines but it will explain what the classes are so you can figure out where to start. Lucas oil drag racing series tech card member track tech card.
With over 40,000 drivers in its rosters, the nhra claims to be the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world. May 21, 2015 may 21, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101 0 body and suspension upgrades to keep your strip burner on the track sportsman class competitors line up prior to their passes at the 2015 summit racing equipment nhra southern nationals may 16th, 2015. Being that its currently midwinter and the topic of the column was basic offseason maintenance, it. The losing racer in each contest is eliminated, and the winning racers continue until one remains. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles compete, usually two. Click the link below to see if you are one of the big winners. Drag racing basics a day at the drags the basics of drag racing handicap racing drag racing classes e. May 26, 2015 are you bringing a new fan to the races. Lane designation lanes will be identified in numerical order from left to right facing down track, with the left lane nearest the main or john force grandstand being no. At nhra mello yello drag racing series events, fans may see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators. Sep 10, 2018 is there a place on line where you can read the nhra rule book instead of having to buy one. A drag racing event is a series of such twovehicle, tournamentstyle eliminations.
The lucas oil drag racing series and burndown at sundown event scheduled for may 29 through 31 has been postponed. The nhra mello yello drag racing series is a drag racing series organized by the national hot rod association nhra. The best chassis shop for drag racing books and drag racing software to help with your race car setup and suspension tunning. On september 7, the nhra slapped a 25pound weight penalty on the mopar dodge challenger drag paks, while knocking 25 pounds off the copo camaro and cobra.
Some racers choose to race vehicles built to a certain specification that fits into an nhra. 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. Get up to speed on everything you need to know about fourwide drag racing. Joe amato john force warren johnson na february 2326 motorcraft ford nationals. The champion of each category is determined by a point system. Being that its currently midwinter and the topic of the column was offseason research, it seemed like a good time to run it here. Drag race 101 eliminator classes part ii racingjunk news. The official site of the national hot rod association offers the latest news, results, photos, and audiovisual highlights from the nhra drag racing tour. Drag racing books drag racing software jerry bickel race cars.
Chances are, there is an nhrasanctioned drag strip within a couple hours drive time from you. 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 nhra 101 video series presented by national dragster explains the rules, drag racing terms and what to expect at a nhra mello yello drag racing. Route 66 raceway bracket series racers nhra north central division 3 team champions for the first time in track history, route 66 raceway comes out on top in indy. New book takes fans on compelling, humorous journey into world of nhra drag racing. Amick race car restraints para101rev1, future fibres. Its premier series, the nhra mello yello drag racing series, crisscrosses the u.
Plus funding your operation, securing sponsorship, and getting magazine and tv coverage the author also takes you on a visual journey. Chances are, there is an nhra sanctioned drag strip within a couple hours drive time from you. Nhra host brian lohnes takes us for another ride on the nitro time machine. Founded in 1951, nhra is the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world.
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