In honor of the nhra s 50 years of pro stock celebration, nhra publications has produced an updated edition of its popular book, the history of pro stock. May 26, 2017 three engines compete in national hot rod association nhra pro stock motorcycle psm. Myers, a threetime nhra who won 33 nhra races, was the top gas champion of the international drag bike association at the time. Nhra adjusts pro stock bike engine rules speed sport. Aug 31, 2016 when you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information related to you, your preferences or your device. For 20, harleydavidson and buell will both be allowed a maximum 160cubic inch displacement cid, for a 60degree, twovalve, pushrod engine. Often called factory hot rods because of their resemblance to productionbased automobiles, pro stock cars are some of the most technologically advanced machines in drag racing. Nhra route 66 pro stock motorcycle race results hines runs consistent 6. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. Minimum weight for both motorcycles will be set at 625 pounds. Pro stock is a class of drag racing featuring factory hot rods. Pro stocks dave river runs through pro stock rule changes. Pro stock and pro stock truck nhra accepted composite cab and bed sides are permitted, not mandatory, for pro stock trucks. Nhra to allow any accepted enginebody combination in pro.
Along with his jmi racing pro stock motorcycle team, the squad will introduce fmt, inc. All nhra pro stock class motorcycles must be manufactured in 1998 or later and they must retain the stock appearance. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. Nhra announced changes to the pro stock motorcycle category. Dec 07, 2017 the nhra technical department worked very closely with the pro stock teams and the vehicle manufacturers in finalizing this rule change, said nhra vice presidenttechnical operations glen gray. Pro modifieds can either be raced on 14 mile or 18 mile tracks. Now, thanks to the introduction of harleydavidson and buell vtwins to challenge the dominant fourcylinder suzukis, were seeing the fastest, most competitive pro stock field in years. Drag racing story of the day nhra 2001 rule changes announced. Exploring the vance and hines vrod monopoly drag bike news. Jun 05, 2009 i had the opportunity to spend the day with mike berry and his crew while they qualified and competed in the gator nations in gainesville, florida. I asked him to come help me with my bike, and he did, bryce said. The late dave schultz is the alltime leader in pro stock motorcycle victories with 45.
Nhra psm racers react to 20 rule changes competition plus. It was this factoring by nhra that would lead directly to the development of the vehicle known as the taxi. The nhra further tweaked the rules in the offseason to gain even greater parity between makes. In a historymaking decision made at the request of the teams, nhra will allow pro stock racers to run any currently approved engine combination in any currently approved body, regardless. Nhra pro stock rules specifically state that the engine must be designed and manufactured for a production motorcycle. For many years suzis and kawis dominated nhra prostock bike catagory. Below on this page, you will find all years and makes in the nhra stock car classification guide. Bigger usually is better in a pro stock enginea mantra that the mountain motors took to extreme measures with displacements closing in on 1,000 cubic inches, or 16plus liters. If you pick up a nhra 2003 rule book you will see exactly what i posted in the general regulations section 16, page 211, it is broken down into diagrams and sections the wheel stud information is 5. Oct 26, 2010 star racing owner and nhra legend george bryce, 56, is calling for change in pro stock motorcycle. Motorcycle drag racing veteran and seventime nhra winner chip ellis will make his return to the nhra pro stock motorcycle class on a ebr buell owned by matt smith at the seasonopening gatornationals, mar.
Victory in nhra pro stock motorcycle discussion in. 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. Did anyone else happen to read the book about the history of victory. The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. This information is mostly used to make the site work as you. All section and page numbers refer to those found in the latest version of the 2019 nhra rulebook amendments. New nhra pro stock motorcycle rules march 12, 2007 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. 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 harleydavidson vrod psm.
As far as stock goes under nhra definition just as pro stock cars the bodies and engines have to be stock appearing. Ever since the inception of the vance and hines harleydavidson vrod in the nhra pro stock motorcycle class, the unique marvel of engineering has been a major topic of conversation and controversy. Victory in nhra pro stock motorcycle page 3 victory. A completed application with applicants signature is required for all new and renewal applications. Jan 21, 2014 motogp is not the only motorcycle racing series beset by the new fashion for making rules of the week. Aug 04, 2015 given the recent announcement from nhra regarding sweeping changes to the pro stock rule book, many teams have been lashing out with concerns about how the mandates will hinder them. Pro stock motorcycle, formerly known as pro stock bike, is a motorcycle drag racing class that is the twowheeled equivalent of pro stock. The change will be in effect at this weekends 27th annual aaa texas nhra fall nationals at the texas motorplex in dallas.
Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. You should be able to pick up a 2003 rule book from your local track if it is a nhra sactionedsp track. Nhra releases sweeping new 2017 pro mod rule amendments. The current nhra pro stock motorcycle elapsed time record is 6. This isnt an issue for the suzukisthe schumacher bikes and most others use factory suzuki cases. David river, however, is taking a decidedly more positive stance. As a result, we believe nhra fans are in store for some exciting sidebyside racing in the pro stock motorcycle category in 20. In a historymaking decision made at the request of the teams, nhra will allow pro stock racers to run any currently approved engine combination in any currently approved body, regardless of the. With over 40,000 drivers in its rosters, the nhra claims to be the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. 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 a drag racing class that is the twowheeled equivalent of pro stock.
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. Mar 06, 2014 the 2014 nhra pro stock motorcycle series kicks off with the amalie oil gatornationals in gainesville, fl, with the competition in the class looking to be as tight as it ever has. For 20, harleydavidson and buell will both be allowed a maximum 160cubic inch displacement cid, in a 60degree, twovalve, push rod engine. The national hot rod assn has created a program for super stock and stock class eliminations, which will be introduced at select nhra national events during the 2011 nhra lucas oil series season. The nhra pro stock motorcycle season opener may have been postponed but for rider marc ingwersen the exitement is still off the charts. Stoffer, who made her nhra pro stock motorcycle debut in 1996 at the milehigh nationals in denver, and has won eight career national events, doesnt plan on retiring from the sport any time soon. 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. It has been a feature of nhra drag racing since the 1980s when it was added to the professional class structure and. Maybe they should just start calling them naturally aspirated junior pro mods instead. The cooperation from all of those involved in the process was very encouraging and we look forward to the 2018 pro stock season. Nhra sets new stock, super stock rules speed sport.
Pro stock motorcycle team owner george bryce considering. The nhra pro stock racing champion for 20 was jeg coughlin, and the person with the most nhra pro stock wins is warren johnson with 97. A lot of the people on this forum are realatively new to the brand. The street section is for dualpurpose cars capable of starting under their own power. Pro stock motorcycle nhra and ihra these highly modified vehicles, which can run under 6. Last weekend, matt smith, a threetime nhra pro stock motorcycle world champion, had a problem. Clicking on a link will allow you to either download the file to your hard drive or to open the file in your spreadsheet program.
As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. In the interim, nhra announced a minimum weight increase of 10 pounds for harleydavidson competitors in the pro stock motorcycle class. Competitors in pro stock motorcycle have a choice of two drastically different powerplants, both of which are capable of 6.
Steve johnson, matt smith battle over nhra s kneejerk ruling riders at odds over nhra s move to increase parity in top motorcycle class by susan wade. Nhra pro stock motorcycle 2007 nhra pro stock motorcycle rule revisions jack korpela. Here you can view the ihra rulebook, order a physical copy and check out all of the latest competition updates and revisions. Cars in this section must be capable of being driven on the street. Select the highest level type of class es being registered. Three engines compete in national hot rod association nhra pro stock motorcycle psm. Usually, the nhra races pro mod cars on the 14 mile, resulting in high 5 to low 6 second passes, while the pdra races strictly on 18 mile track setups, allowing for high 3 secondto low 4 second passes. Nov 18, 2018 somewhat lost in last weekends 2018 seasonending auto club finals was the nhra announcement that it will reduce the number of mello yello drag racing series national event races that pro stock.
Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and more are all covered in this. How much horse power does nhra pro stock motorcycle have. Is the new nhra pro stock motorcycle rule a kneejerk. The nhra stock car classification guide is used to position a vehicle in its proper class. The engine must match the body make and all motorcycles must pass a nhra. One of the key parts of these rules is the factoring numbers that are near the top of the rules. Sst classes as defined by current nhra rules, with a dialin of 9.
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. Dec 25, 2011 taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. 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. Flat shield must be incorporated into front wheel, minimum of 5 12 inches from the ground. I do like the encouragement of the nostalgia bodies, im over the super pro stock look with all brand new bodies. The pro stock motorcycle champion leads a dangerous double. Rules initially favored big block v8s with chrysler hemi engine powered. Navigating the nhra pro stock motorcycle series with vance. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. Meanwhile, those who are complaining arent putting in the work necessary to successfully compete. If they are sill intending to call it pro stock it makes no sense. Nhra pro stock motorcycle rider jerry savoie understands the differences between his daily occupation as a louisianabased alligator farmer and piloting a 199mile per hour suzuki motorcycle. Not long ago nhra pro stock motorcycle racing was living on borrowed time.
As far as professional racing, we will always be out here helping or doing something in some way, stoffer said. Nhra 2018 pro stock rule change the rotunda post all. Below lie the complete set of rules for pro stock eliminator in the year 1974. The national hot rod association nhra is a drag racing governing body, which sets rules in drag racing and hosts events all over the united states and canada. But even though nhra pro stock v8 engines are limited to 500 cubic inches 8.
This division has specific rules about engines, components, bodies, etc. The national hot rod association pro stock class emerged from the productionbased super stock in 1970 with a more liberal set of rules and an absence of handicaps. Nhra announces surprising any engineany body rule for pro. 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. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. Nhra rules gas coupessedans g 1965 nostalgia gassers. New billet 4valve cylinder head approved for suzuki nhra. I look back and now that pro stock motorcycle is go go go.
The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Run in conjunction with the lucas oil drag racing series program. The association was founded by wally parks in 1951 in california to provide a governing body to. Changes to the design, functionality or configuration of the. Pro stock motorcycle nhra will consider acceptance of aftermarket engine cases with cylinder angles between a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 60 degrees for the harley vtwin.
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