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NHRDA Diesel Drag Race Classes & Rules
** Updated for 2012 **

 
  All Competitors must have their NHRDA competition number and class abbreviation
in a clear visible area on both front and side of race vehicle.
 
NHRDA Top Diesel   T/D  

 

 » Heads-Up class with a 4/10ths Pro Tree, Pro Ladder by ET, Auto Start on
 » No weight limitations, tire limitations, or wheelbase limitations
 » Chassis must be certified for 8.49 or quicker
 » All Exhaust must exit up and away from vehicle
 » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
 » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA licensing requirements for MPH and ET
 
NHRDA Pro-Stock   PSK  

 

 » Heads-Up class with a 4/10ths Pro Tree, Pro Ladder by ET, Auto Start on
 » Minimum weight: 2350 lbs (w/ Driver) ±1%
 » No tire limitations
 » Maximum wheelbase: 125"
 » Chassis must be certified for 9.99 or quicker
 » All Exhaust must exit up and away from vehicle
 » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
 » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA licensing requirements for MPH and ET
 
NHRDA Pro-Street   P/S
 » Heads-Up class with a 4/10ths Pro Tree, Pro Ladder by ET, Auto Start on
 » Minimum weight: 4500 lbs (w/ Driver) ±1%
 » No tire limitations
 » Tube chassis prohibited (Note:  Back halves acceptable)
 » Chassis must be certified for 11.49 or quicker
 » All Exhaust must exit up and away from vehicle
 » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA  tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
 » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA licensing requirements for MPH and ET
 
NHRDA Super-Street   S/S

 » Heads-Up class with a 4/10ths Pro Tree, Pro Ladder by ET, Auto Start on
 » 2wd Minimum weight: 5000 lbs (w/ Driver) ±1%, slick tires permitted
 » 4wd Minimum weight: 6000 lbs (w/ Driver) ±1%, DOT approved tires required
 » Tube chassis, back halved, 4-link, 3-link style rear suspension prohibited
    (Note:  Traction/Ladder Bars allowed)
 » Hood/Fender Stacks prohibited
 » All Exhaust must exit up and away from vehicle
 » Must have OEM Style transmission (Note:  Lenco, Liberty, Bruno, Clutchflite, Danco,
    or similar prohibited)

 » Engine must be forward of OEM Firewall
 » Fuel Tank/Cell must be in stock location.
 » Battery(s) must be forward of OEM Firewall
 » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA  tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
 » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA licensing requirements for MPH and ET

 
NHRDA Super Diesel - 11.90 Index   S/D
 » Heads-Up class with an 11.90 index, 4/10ths Pro Tree, Pro Ladder by ET, Auto Start on
 » No weight limitations, tire limitations, or wheelbase limitations
  » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
 » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA licensing requirements for MPH and ET
 
NHRDA Sportsman ET   S/M  

 

 » Bracket racing class w/ a Sportsman Tree, Sportsman Ladder by Reaction Time,
    Auto Start is OFF
 » Minimum Dial Time of 12.00 or slower
 » Helmet required if faster than 13.99 (Note:  Some tracks require helmets for ALL racers)
 » Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
 
 
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