Competitors in pro stock motorcycle have a choice of two drastically different powerplants, both of which are capable of 6. As a result, we believe nhra fans are in store for some exciting sidebyside racing in the pro stock motorcycle category in 20. Star racing owner and nhra legend george bryce, 56, is calling for change in pro stock motorcycle. Nhra drivers listing the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world. Any tire wheel combination may be used if it will fit into the original wheel well opening. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony.
Somewhat lost in last weekends 2018 seasonending auto club finals was the nhra announcement that it will reduce the number of mello yello drag. Confucius the first nhra pro stock event was the 1970 winternationals in pomona. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. After a single race, the nhra technical department has slapped three latedebuting classes with rules designed to bring parity. Pneumatic starting line enhancers are permitted in advanced e. The nhra changed the rule about double disqualifications after that. Starting with next weekends seasonopening circle k nhra winternationals on the auto club. By matt polito the turmoil in the pro stock motorcycle class has subsided from nearfrenzy earlier in the year as the nhra struggles to maintain parity between the now four different brands of motorcycle regularly competing. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. Start by completing your member profile, then customize your choices and make your payment visa mastercard, american express,or discover on the following screens. National hot rod association masthead remove all of page iii page iii 1092019 introduction. Prior to use, all delay boxesdevices manufactured after jan.
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. Ihra summit proam tour for 2012, summit continues its partnership with ihra on the the proam tour. Bill grumpy jenkins defeated ronnie sox in the final, 9. Bryce has started a movement asking nhra and its fans why he cant purchase the same equipment vance and hines have won four championship titles with, a.
Is the new nhra pro stock motorcycle rule a kneejerk. In the 1973 nhra rule book it states that cars in stock class are required to use street tires with full tread pattern. In 20 the nhra made a rule change to limit the vrods. It has been a feature of nhra drag racing since the 1980s when it was added to the professional. Enjoy this inside look at jerry savoies nhra pro stock motorcycle drag racing shop by. All cars that run down the drag strip are required to undergo a technical inspection by the tracks tech crew. The late dave schultz is the alltime leader in pro stock motorcycle victories with 45.
In 20 the nhra made a rule change to limit the v rods. To those who follow nhra pro stock, warren johnson needs no introduction. Nhra 2008 rules national hot rod association rule book. The current nhra pro stock motorcycle elapsed time record is 6. New billet 4valve cylinder head approved for suzuki nhra. Racers wanting a pro tree must have a p before their dialin. Pro stock motorcycle is a drag racing class that is the twowheeled equivalent of pro stock. A lot of the people on this forum are realatively new to the brand. You see, george bryce of star racing came up with the idea to bring a bonified vtwin into the nhra pro stock motorcycle ring. Kaw back in nhra prostock kzrider forum kzrider, kz. Did anyone else happen to read the book about the history of victory. 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. Is this rule change a knee jerk reaction to the performance of a few of the teams in the class. Gary claudio of pontiac racing wrote a letter, and i handed it to the tech guys.
Pro stock, designation page 1 1242017 pro, preceded by car number. Lets be real for a minute and ask ourselves just how many riders are actually capable of winning the 2020 nhra mello yello drag racing series pro stock motorcycle championship. Top fuelers, the kings of the sport, and funny cars use. Well start with probably the simplest of the three main stocktype classes nhra stock eliminator. Free shipping 1975 nhra rule book drag rules national hot rod association tf fc ss stock. Must be stocktype engine specifically designed and manufactured for. Professional drivers and teams present 10,000horsepower, nitromethaneburning cars as well as the quickest pro stock cars and motorcycles with an evergrowing fan base watching the action. Kawasaki is back, teamed up with rob muzzy to compete in nhra prostock with a zx14 based bike. The nhra technical department is increasing the minimum weight of the harleydavidson, victory, erik buell racing and buell motorcycles from. Pro stock motorcycle, formerly known as pro stock bike, is a motorcycle drag racing class that is the twowheeled equivalent of pro stock. In a starstudded career that spanned more than 25 years in the class. You know heres the rule book and a blank sheet of paper lets see what you come up with. Nhra spent countless hours speaking with the engine builders and manufacturers as well as the race teams to come up with the final engine specifications for 20, said glen gray, vice president of technical operations, nhra.
Pro stock motorcycle is the twowheel category in the nhra mello yello drag. The nhra stands behind its claim to create parity within the pro stock motorcycle class but they continue to punish those teams that are working feverishly to improve. Understanding class racing stock eliminator dragzine. No book collection of a true student of the sport will. New billet 4valve cylinder head approved for suzuki nhra pro. All nhra pro stock class motorcycles must be manufactured in 1998 or later and they must retain the stock appearance. The nhra states that any vehicle other than a motorcycle that is capable of doing 5 mph or better has to conform to the minimum safety requirements for a car that can do the quarter on 9. Lets be real for a minute and ask ourselves just how many riders are actually capable of winning the 2020 nhra mello yello drag racing. All it said in the rule book is that you had to have approval from a car company and reason to run a part then, remembers maskin.
In order to finalize this big rule change, glen gray, vice president of technical operations, said that the nhra technical department worked with the pro stock teams and manufactures. Changes to the design, functionality or configuration of the approved components are not permitted. The top fuel, funny car, pro stock, and pro stock motorcycle classes share top billing in the sports nhra mello yello drag. Fuel, funny car, and pro stock at all events and pro stock motorcycle at a select number. Reserved for 2009 or later nhraaccepted 2door or 4door coupe or sedan. He was named as one of nhras top 50 best drivers, and is a member of the international motorsports hall of fame. Proposed,nonssafety,rulechangesmustbemadeinwritingtotherace committeebeforeoctober31fornextyearsraceseason. Stock appearance specifications include having the front fender, a simulated headlight, a simulated taillight, and the manufacturers identification displayed on both sides of the bike. Super pro 12, pro 12, sportsman 8, super pro bike 5, street motorcycle 1, high school 2.
The first points championship season was the 1987 nhra season. The engine must match the body make and all motorcycles must pass a nhra body. Last weekend, matt smith, a threetime nhra pro stock motorcycle world champion, had a problem. This cylinder head is eligible for pro stock motorcycle use only and is. 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. Many people attending an nhra or ihra event may watch class racing and wonder what all the letters and classes mean on a car, and how they get there. At the conclusion of the 2006 pro stock motorcycle season, the nhra made changes to the psm rules that promise to change the face of the class as significantly as the 2002 rule changes that allowed purposebuilt vtwin engines to compete. Is the new nhra pro stock motorcycle rule a kneejerk reaction.
There are no changes to oildown penalties for pro stock and pro stock motorcycle categories. Victory in nhra pro stock motorcycle page 3 victory. Winner of six pro stock world championships, the professor was also the first to exceed 180 mph, 190 mph, and 200 mph in an nhralegal pro stocker. Class eligibility is based on requirements that include type of. Tires must not be altered from the tire manufacturers original design or pattern. After the season opener at the 50th amalie motor oil gatornationals in gainesville, florida. Is the new pro stock motorcycle rule a kneejerk reaction. Refer to the current nhra rulebook or nhra rule amendments for. Pro stock icon bob glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of nhra drag racing, died sunday. Power rankings are a rating used to rank race teams against each other and are updated on a. Nhra issues tech rules to bring parity to three classes. Hot rod engine tech inside warren johnsons pro stock.
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. It has been a feature of nhra drag racing since the 1980s when it was added to the professional class structure and has since spread around the globe. At nhra mello yello drag racing series events, fans may see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. This cylinder head is eligible for pro stock motorcycle use only and is contingent that all units must continue to meet all applicable requirements of the nhra rule book.
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