Each car is required to have a nhra or ihra chassis certification along with each driver having a current competition license. Rules link the above information is avalible as a free download. Jr dragster series what is jdrl jr drag racing league. Top fuel dragsters are the fastestaccelerating race cars in the world, and reach up to 335 mph over a feet. A modern top dragster is capable of running the same elapsed times as top fuel dragsters did in the early 1970s. The license is valid until its expiration date or until suspended or revoked by nhra. Nhra rule book download pdf throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to meet. Junior drag racing rules reconsidered in australia after 8. Junior dragsters are halfscale versions of full sized top fuel drag racing vehicles with single cylinder, fivehp engines powering these long nosed racers.
Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. Many of our members are original junior fuel drivers from the past that are still racing on the strip today. Class eligibility is based on requirements that include type of. For more information, please visit our website, jrdragster. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and more are all covered in this. The nhra jr drag racing league offers kids ages 518 a chance to race halfscale dragsters in a controlled environment. Welcome to the official facebook page of the nhra summit racing jr. Backing up his championship winning 2015 season results. Drag racing league jdrl by giving competitors a faster class with all of the standard big car safety features.
This is a demo nhra hot rod heritage racing series. At nhra mello yello drag racing series events, fans may see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators. General participant accident and liability insurance information. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Dragster drivers june 5th, 2014 top fuel and aafc driver bruce littons 5yearold grandson, landon, tells grandpa he wants to drive the u. Napp developed the first smallscale replica dragster for his son in 1991 and the first pair of nhra jr. Your best source for the detailed safety, general guidelines, and bracket racing requirements for 2020 is the 2020 nhra jr. The junior comp category is for drivers 14 20 years of age. To continue working on the website, click stay signed in below. There are 24 top fuel, funny car, and pro stock car events, and 16 pro stock motorcycle events scheduled.
The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. General regulation points the following is a partial list of the changes or clarification made to the 2015 ihra rulebook. There, drivers compete for an eastern or western conference title in eight age brackets. They are powered by a version of the 500cu in chrysler hemi engines, and can cover the foot strip in 3. Drag racing league can seem daunting at first, but with careful planning and some help, it doesn.
The nhra 101 video series presented by national dragster explains the rules, drag racing terms and what to expect at a nhra mello. Drag racing league conferences finals have been announced. The spirit and intent of that principle is the standard by which the series is guided. Please take some time to read and understand the policies and rules you. All of the following rules must meet nhra andor ihra requirements. 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. The 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.
You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop. You will be signed out in seconds due to inactivity. Maple grove raceways bracketracing classes are governed by the nhra rule book. Photo credit dave reinking joe fisher nhra procharger f1x12 racedrive top dragster.
The vehicle must meet basic safety criteria outlined in this rulebook. All 8 to 17 year old crew members must sign a minor release form and waiver of liability form. Using a fivehorsepower, singlecylinder engine, a jr. Classes 67 and 89 and 1018 years of age all cars must have helmet bars srca is a nhra member track and will operate by nhra requirements and specifications. All of our teams are professional from the word go, not only in appearance, but attitude. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. May 26, 2015 published on may 26, 2015 are you bringing a new fan to the races. Et limits for practice and eliminations for nhra approved classes. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip.
All junior dragster classes run to the 18th mile as opposed to a full 14 mile like other classes. There are two ways to gain entry into the summit superseries world finals event. In addition to supporting the series throughout the year, jr race car will supply the series with a brand new, turnkey dragster awarded to the winner of the summit superseries junior dragster program at the summit racing equipment world finals in october. 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. Drag racing league was founded in 1993 by nhra and old bridge township raceway park founder vinnie napp. To complete preentry for any 2020 lucas oil drag racing series event in top alcohol please complete the online form. International hot rod association summit superseries. 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 nhra s member tracks across the united states and canada. Failure to follow these rules will be grounds for disqualification and loss of points. Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only. Drag racing league rulebook contains complete rules for construction of a jr. According to the nhra, the jr dragster class was started by vince napp, who built the first halfscale version that was presented to the sanctioning body, already in the market for a vehicle class for younger drivers. Junior comp is the newest category being offered by nhra. Click here for the 2015 ihra jr race car junior dragster rules and regulations.
Nhra junior dragsters are restricted to competition in halfscale cars over a distance of 18 mile. Super series are designed on a simple premise junior drag racing is a sport designed for the fun and enjoyment of the whole family. Draft requirements and specifications for electric jr. Jr s in nhra video nhra jdrl fb page jdrl faqs rules. Virtually anyone ages 517 can participate in nhra summit racing jr. If you havent seen a jr dragster, then you havent seen the future of nhra drag racing. The nhra hot rod heritage racing series features four class groups comprising the categories. Prochargers are dominating top dragster class procharger. The 2015 nhra mello yello drag racing season was announced on august 25, 2014. If anyone has or knows someone who has one, please let me know. All cars that run down the drag strip are required to undergo a technical inspection by the tracks tech crew. There are several classes for children to race in purposebuilt dragsters.
Dragsters launched down the raceway park dragstrip in 1992. Drivers are required to have an nhra summit racing jr. A first round bye will be determined by first pick in drawing. Dragsters must meet nhras stringent technical specifications. You do not have to join nhra or hold an nhra license to race here, with exceptions as noted in the nhra rule book points rules effective beginning 2017 for all points racers in superpro box, noesportsman, jr dragster, motorcycle, street. Drag racing league as either a nondriving member or a driverparticipant. Nhra publishes an annual rule book that covers every classification from top fuel to et bracket racing and is used by pacific raceways tech crew. 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.
Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing. All applications must be printed in color, all verbiage appearing red on screen must print in red. One way that nhra consistently achieves these important objectives is through the development of a rulebook designed to. Jr baxter pdra and nhra procharger f1x12 racedrive top dragster.
The summit superseries world finals will take place october 1517, 2020 at memphis international raceway. Dragsters and are halfscale versions of top fuel dragsters. This program will crown a true top box, mod no box, sportsman and junior dragster world champion. Junior dragster license identification decal illustation. Rules classes nhrda 2015 class rules national hot rod diesel association page 2 of 7. Ihra lowers minimum age for jr race car junior dragster. Just like their fullsize top fuel counterparts, jr.
Looking for a passenger side tail light bucket for a 69 barracu. This handbook is a guide for our competitors, designed to assist racers with regulations and procedures put in place at maple grove raceway and may or may not be included in the nhra rule book. Drag racing league participant card and must be capable of the safe operation of the vehicle. Junior dragster rules national electric drag racing association. The last five nhra mello yello top fuel dragster champs are. Dragster are the same as those for nhra castrol gtx jr. In qualified events, no racer can qualify quicker than 7. This exciting new category is designed to compliment the nhra jr. Current nhra top alcohol dragster racer mike manners got his start racing in the top dragster class and was often one of the top qualifiers with runs in the low sixsecond zone at over 210mph.
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