NHRA Changes the Rules Today

[Peter Ash]

I want a Blower TOO!

[jmcarter]

Simply amazing they would change the rules at this point. .400 pro tree is going to change the game as well but it's almost like telling Dodge to stay on the porch for this one.

Here's the revised rules...

http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...075&zoneid=132

[Brett C]

I agree Mr. Jeff! Cannot change the rules this close to the game. Even though I am currently wheeling a CJ, totally bogus change for the V10. And what the hay is up with a pro tree???? Do they want folks in stock to be like the hemi guys and just show up for the shootout and leave? Talk about throw your driving off! We were still considering to run in it, but now they are making less enticing! May have to let Joey beat me up in BB again! See you guys there.

Brett Candies
4192 Stock/SS

[Jeff Teuton]

The three speed rule applies next year.

[BlueOval Ralph]

Just like Sports Car Racing in the US! He who whines the loudest and last gets the last change before the race. There needs to be a rule that there are no rule changes 15 days before the start of a race.

[Andys dad]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

The three speed rule applies next year.

Can we run our transmission adapter - which came on the car from the factory - so we can use a ProTrans 3spd - the same converter and same driveshaft?
Or
Do we need to loose the crank shaft extension - change the converter, change the drive shaft and use a transmission with a different bolt pattern?

I guess showing we might just be competitive did not help (we cannot beat the fastest blown CJs).

We will save our money for the real western swing - Vegas, Vegas, Vegas and Pomona

Ron

BTW my money is on a "light weight V8 drag pak - 675 lbs is a lot

[Mack Reeves]

Nuff Said

[Ed Wright]

I don't have a dog in this fight, but it certainly doesn't appear the faster CJs need any help. What a deal.

[C and W Racing]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I don't have a dog in this fight, but it certainly doesn't appear the faster CJs need any help. What a deal.

I'm not sure if I agree with that. I stated some time back that even though some of the cj's have been in the 8.90's, they are now going to have to add 3 to 4 hundred pounds to their cars from what they weighed in AA or AAA. That will slow them down 3 to 4 tenths, plus change the whole set up of the car. The V-10's seem to be in the 9.20 range now, so by adding 100lbs that looks to me like it would even things up somewhat and I don't believe it is changing their set up near as much. just my .02 cents worth.
Chuck

[D.Johns]

Originally Posted by Andys dad

BTW my money is on a "light weight V8 drag pak - 675 lbs is a lot

I think the NA guys are really going to be right there in the thick of things. Like you said a 575-675 pounds is a lot and those engines are making some serious power also.