Top fuel dragsters are the quickest accelerating racing cars in the world and the fastest sanctioned category of drag racing, with the fastest competitors reaching speeds of 335 miles per hour 539 kmh and finishing the 1,000 foot 305 m runs in 3. Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only running between 6. Blossom racing engines and components is one of the premier engine builders and component suppliers for nhra and ihra jr. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. This exciting new category is designed to compliment the nhra jr. The junior comp category is envisioned as being a 6. All applications must be printed in color, all verbiage appearing red on screen must print in red. Jun 22, 2009 junior stock drag racing when stock was hot. In 1992 jr race car began manufacturing parts for the newly accepted nhra junior drag racing. International hot rod association rules junior dragsters. Nhra is taking the rivalry to another level in 2018 with its pro stock category by allowing any approved engine to be installed in any nhra legal body. Frame rails shall be production or modified production units, or 1.
Weve all heard the rumblings and the joke that it isnt pro stock but rather pro camaro due to the overwhelming number of those cars in. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Draft requirements and specifications for electric jr. Dragster exhibition race by jill caliendo and napps son, david. Created a few years ago for front engine dragsters with mechanical fuel injection, on methanol and using a powerglide transmission, these dragsters resemble dragsters from the 1960s, yet can run in the high 6s with a relatively small v8 380410 cid for most cars. Lucas oil drag racing series tech card member track tech card. Drag racing league participant card and must be capable of the safe operation of the vehicle. The nhra hot rod heritage racing series features four class groups comprising the categories. The lightweight drag rails can travel a quartermile in 4. Dragster dad chad moss, for the dads, anything you learned about a big car, throw it out of the window.
The junior dragster program is designed to allow youth, as young as 8 years of age and up to 17, the opportunity to race against their peers in near replicas of the models that the pros drive. The spirit and intent of that principle is the standard by which the series is guided. Dragsters must meet nhras stringent technical specifications. Just like their fullsize top fuel counterparts, jr. Drag racing league participant card and must be capable of the. Nhra releases online version of 2020 nhra summit racing jr. Blossom racing has been around since the beginning of junior dragsters and knows how to build winning combinations. If the car includes an engine, check the approved engine list in the rulebook to ensure the one you are buying is legal. While smaller, these race cars can still do up to 85 mph on an 18 mile track although mostly, younger racers are restricted from going this fast but they are a great way for the 5 17. Welcome to the official facebook page of the nhra summit racing jr.
As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. In qualified events, no racer can qualify quicker than 12. Nhra changes pro stock engine rules racepages digital. Drag racing league was founded in 1993 by nhra and old bridge township raceway park founder vinnie napp. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing series rulebook.
Drag racing league for nhras youngest drivers is based on halfscale dragsters and a single cylinder engine. Nhra also places speed and elapsedtime restrictions on competitors based on their age and experience. Critical dimensions, as well as casting numbers for cylinder heads, intake manifolds, etc. Corporately correct engines chevy engine permitted in any gm car, etc. Said to have started with a rustfree texas car, the build maintains original sheet metal under speed shop advertising lettering. Dragster engines, clutches, wheels, tires and other junior dragster parts and components since 1995. The junior comp category is for drivers 14 20 years of age. Jr race car initially offered components such as turn key jr dragster chassis, engines, clutches and chassis components manufactured in house from the beginning. Requirements for top dragster are the same as those for e. Dragster are the same as those for nhra castrol gtx jr. Napp developed the first smallscale replica dragster for his son in 1991 and the first pair of nhra jr.
Top fuel dragster engines must follow strict guidelines set by the nhra governing body when competing in championship drag racing events in the united states and canada. Pro mod drivers compete at 12 nhra mello yello drag racing series events. Jan 30, 2008 please check current nhra rule book when building a car 1. Craws racing junior dragster engines and products are built in house using the best machining technology available and tested extensively on track.
Drag racing league rulebook will continue to be posted as needed on nhraracer. Each car is required to have a nhra or ihra chassis certification along with each driver having a current competition license. Junior dragsters are halfscale versions of full sized top fuel drag racing vehicles with single cylinder, fivehp engines powering these long nosed racers. Any documented violation of age, engine capacity rules or falsification of.
Juniors may compete through the calendar year of their 18th birthday. Built from an engine platform with a 17 year proven record of. Automotive free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Nhra classes overview top fuel, funny car, and pro stock are just three of the more than 200 classes of vehicles featured in nhra competition. Using a fivehorsepower, singlecylinder engine, a jr. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech.
All model, engine, or equipment changes or modifications not specifically addressed in this rulebook must be submitted in writing to nhra for consideration. In the united states, drivers as young as five years old are permitted to compete, according to rules set by the national hot rod associations summit racing jr. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. Superseded andor replacement parts superseded parts are restricted to cylinder heads, intake manifold, crankshaft, cylinder block, and transmission only when manufacturer lists such parts in its published parts book, notifies nhra. American outlaw 330 rules and regulations general rules. Dragsters july 9, 1992, during the 23rd annual mopar parts nationals at napps old bridge township raceway park in englishtown, n. Refer to the current nhra rulebook or rules revisions for vehicledriver requirements, specifications, and general regulations. Terminator 312 racing engine complete craws racing.
Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only. The junior dragster program is designed to allow racers between the ages of 7 and 17 the opportunity to race against their peers in nearreplica models of the cars that the pros drive. Nhra top fuel dragsters are the worlds fastest accelerating land vehicles. It is mandatory that a driver be seated in the car in the normal driving position anytime the engine is running.
This will serve as a steppingstone between the dialin bracket racing in the jdrl to the headsup racing in the super categories. Additionally, the online version of the 2020 nhra summit racing jr. Penalties will be imposed regardless of whether the infractions occur during time trials or eliminations. This is a demo nhra hot rod heritage racing series.
The dragster and altered racers were the thrill seekers, the guys in the black jeans and leather jackets. Nhra drag racing rule book rules and regulations if you are building a drag car of any kind this serious will guide you throw the rules of nhra drag racing and how to set up your drag racing car. Drag racing league rulebook will periodically be updated to reflect changes made to the rule amendments documents. One of the great things about the nhra summit racing jr. Nostalgia eliminator 1 nostalgia eliminator 2 nostalgia eliminator 3 a gas b gas c gas d gas hot rod please note all classes are not run at all events. Our focus is on giving the spectators and tracks the best show possible and having fun. Drag racing league jdrl by giving competitors a faster class with all of the standard big car safety features. Refer to the most current ihra rule book for complete jr. With great products from names like mikuni, polar, blockzilla, arc, and raptor, our technology is race proven with championship winning. For more information, please visit our website, jrdragster.
Nhra has developed this nostalgia rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and competition guidelines, to accommodate those categories in an accepted alternate sanctioning organization and not clearly defined by the nhra rulebook. Dragsters launched down the raceway park dragstrip in 1992. The rules and regulations set forth in this supplement apply specifically. Nhra engine blueprint specifications blueprint specifications contain information vital to building nhra legal stock and super stock engines. Dragster to the much faster 14mile super categories. Drag racing league is that boys and girls of all ages can join. 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. Virtually anyone ages 517 can participate in nhra summit racing jr. Junior drag racing rules reconsidered in australia after 8. All cars competing in the outlaw 330 class must meet nhra ihra technical rules. Junior dragster rules national electric drag racing association. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. Nhra has recogized this, and the rules allow for replacement and superseded parts excerpt from the rule book.
The rules and regulations set forth are as complete as the midwest jr. Though it may not go from 0 to 85 right away, investing in a basic jr. Using a five horsepower, singlecylinder engine, a jr. As such, it provides a natural progression from a jr.
Super series are designed on a simple premise junior drag racing is a sport designed for the fun and enjoyment of the whole family. They compete at the local track level and selected divisional events as well as at the summit team finals and at individual junioronly team finals events. Junior drag racing engines and components blossom racing. 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 league offers kids ages 517 the opportunity to experience the.