There are now guaranteed purses, lower entry fees and increased end of year payouts. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only running between 6. Review the checklists at the top of the pplication to determine which documents are required for a your childs application. Junior dragsters are halfscale versions of full sized top fuel drag racing vehicles with single cylinder, fivehp engines powering these long nosed racers. Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook.
Dragster to the much faster 14mile super categories. Is there a place on line where you can read the nhra rule book instead of having to buy one. Build your own junior drag racerdragster free guide. Street, a racing program for 16yearolds that gives them the opportunity to race against their peers in. This is an nhra division 3 rule, not world wide technology raceway. The current nhra rule book mandates specific safety requirements for vehicles participating at all member tracks. Dragsters launched down the raceway park dragstrip in 1992. I just have questions from time to time about certain classes.
Rulebook may be reproduced without the express written permission of the. Speed limit is 15 mph everywhere except on drag strip at all times 2. Though it may not go from 0 to 85 right away, investing in a basic jr. Starter jr race car junior dragster, race car parts. No burnouts past the starting line unless nhra rules state otherwise or starter allows. The 2019 summit et series at gainesville raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including super pro, pro, sportsman, super pro bike, pro bike, and jr. We have ended up with the super mini starter and have yet to be disappointed.
Automotive free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Drag racing is a dangerous sport, nhra s rule book states. Draft requirements and specifications for electric jr. All verbage in nhra 2009 rulebook, general regulations, 4. Dragster class features young racers between the ages of 617 competing at speeds of.
As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Junior dragster, race car parts and accessories jr race car. In basic terms, a drag race is an acceleration contest from a standing start between. As such, it provides a natural progression from a jr. Drag racing league was founded in 1993 by nhra and old bridge township raceway park founder vinnie napp. Napp developed the first smallscale replica dragster for his son in 1991 and the first pair of nhra jr. For more information see nhra 2020 rule book bikes may run with cars in spro, pro, sportsman. The super mini starter has been tweaked and modified over the years based on our extensive experience and from customer feedback. In 1992 jr race car began manufacturing parts for the newly accepted nhra junior drag racing. All cars that run down the drag strip are required to undergo a technical inspection by the tracks tech crew. Jr race car initially offered components such as turn key jr dragster chassis, engines, clutches and chassis components manufactured in house from the beginning.
Youll learn the basics of the sport and still get moving right along at about 45 mph. They offer children 6 years and older an opportunity to get into drag racing 5 year olds can join a training class. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. This exciting new category is designed to compliment the nhra jr. Drag racing is a dangerous sport, nhras rule book states. Drag racing league rulebook on under rules and under the rulebookamendment section on jrdragster. Nhra releases online version of 2020 nhra summit racing jr. In addition to having the parts and pieces needed to make a jr. Drag racing league rulebook will continue to be posted as needed on.
Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. Nhra has posted the online version of the 2020 nhra summit racing jr. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. The junior comp category is envisioned as being a 6. After the warning, a second offense will result in disqualification from the class. All 8 to 17 year old crew members must sign a minor release form and waiver of liability form. 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. All race vehicles, support vehicles to observe 20km. Known as the gold standard in junior dragster starters, it is incredibly reliable, as light as possible and is good for multiple starts. 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. Safety requirements specified in the current nhra rule book for a specific class or et will be in effect during all big country race way race events and take precedence over information contained here.
Pantsjacket combo suits must use 360 degree metal zipper for attaching purposes. There is no such thing as a guaranteed safe drag race. If you are looking at used cars, make sure they comply with all rules. Dragster are the same as those for nhra castrol gtx jr. As part of a special, youthoriented issue, nhra national dragster took a look at jr. Please remember that you must also submit a points program registration form and a w9 form also. Riders in the bed of pickup trucks must be sitting. Et limits for practice and eliminations for nhra approved classes. Junior dragster rules national electric drag racing. Requirements and specifications for electric powered jr dragster vehicles are the same as. Junior comp is the newest category being offered by nhra. Additionally, the online version of the 2020 nhra summit racing jr. The class has become very popular as a family racing opportunity and also as a training ground for stepping up to higher level drag series.
For more information, please visit our website, jrdragster. All of nhra s member tracks are eligible to conduct nhra jr. True start will be utilized at all track where available. All applications must be printed in color, all verbiage appearing red on screen must print in red. Being more of an instant on, they were red lighting a lot. Dragster program will be contested in 2 different groups for the 2019 season.
Rather than engineer a solution or adjust to the new lights, some instead lobbied for the nhra to bring the rules to them. The junior dragster program will now be divided up into three 3 categories. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures. Sep 10, 2018 is there a place on line where you can read the nhra rule book instead of having to buy one. Glen cromwell and the path to bringing back nhra drag racing. The junior comp category is for drivers 14 20 years of age.
Nhra also places speed and elapsedtime restrictions on competitors based on their age and experience. The classes will be divided into two age groups, 69 year olds called jrb, and 1018 year olds. The classes will be divided into two age groups, 69 year olds called jrb, and 1018 year olds called jra. The official site of the national hot rod association offers the latest news, results, photos, and audiovisual highlights from the nhra drag racing tour. 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. International hot rod association rules junior dragsters.
The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. Forms are available on the web site, at the track, or we can email them to you. Welcome to the official facebook page of the nhra summit racing jr. Please refer to the nhra rule book for all tech questions. Drag racing league rulebook is available for free online at jrdragster. Those interested in competing should contact a member track by using the member track locator at nhra.
Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. Jan 30, 2008 all verbage in nhra 2009 rulebook, general regulations, 4. For all things jr dragster shop jr dragster parts is the starting point to your car being the best it can be. Jr race car smgd11r1230 jr race car mini gear drive starters compare starter, mini gear drive, jr. No trans brakes or 4 wheel line locks permitted in this class. Doug foleys drag racing school 802g performance road mooresville, nc 28115 8663724783. May not work with some motivational tubing front wheels. Dragster style, standard rotation, blacknatural, each. Electric, methanol or gas powered jr dragsters utilizing any form.
Drag racing league jdrl by giving competitors a faster class with all of the standard big car safety features. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. Transbrake, 4 wheel line lock and automated shifters are allowed. All racers in this class must meet all applicable nhra rules. This will serve as a steppingstone between the dialin bracket racing in the jdrl to the headsup racing in the super categories. Junior drag racing rules reconsidered in australia after 8. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish. Little river dragway junior team finals holland, tx. Starter jr race car junior dragster, race car parts and.
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