Pro stock motorcycle, formerly known as pro stock bike, is a motorcycle drag racing class that. Nhra announced thursday the rules and requirements for the 2016 pro stock category in their transition to electronic fuel injection efi. I do like the encouragement of the nostalgia bodies, im over the super pro stock look with all brand new bodies. The nhra technical department is increasing the minimum weight of the harley davidson, victory, erik buell racing and buell motorcycles from. Victory in nhra pro stock motorcycle page 3 victory. 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. 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. Dad, lance was a real gentleman and your mom was a wonderful person too.
Victory in nhra pro stock motorcycle discussion in. I look back and now that pro stock motorcycle is go go go. You know heres the rule book and a blank sheet of paper lets see what you come up with. Sst classes as defined by current nhra rules, with a dialin of 9. 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. I asked him to come help me with my bike, and he did, bryce said. Jan 21, 2014 motogp is not the only motorcycle racing series beset by the new fashion for making rules of the week. In the interim, nhra announced a minimum weight increase of 10 pounds for harleydavidson competitors in the pro stock motorcycle class.
Get the best deals on nhra vintage souvenir when you shop the largest online selection at. The change will be in effect at this weekends 27th annual aaa texas nhra fall nationals at the texas motorplex in dallas. 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. Motorcycle sections 4c and 4d of the nhra rulebook with the following exceptions. Nhra psm racers react to 20 rule changes competition plus. The current nhra pro stock motorcycle elapsed time record is 6. Pro stock motorcycle news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. Snowmobile section 4e and atvs must meet all rules as per.
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. The sanctioning body has named holley as the sole provider of the components of the electronic fuel injection system. As the nhra mello yello drag racing series approaches the finale of its 18race regular season before galloping into the countdown to the championship sixcontest playoffs, pro stock motorcycle is undergoing chchchanges. Last years season was one for the history books, how will. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you. You should be able to pick up a 2003 rule book from your local track if it is a nhra sactionedsp track.
The late dave schultz is the alltime leader in pro stock motorcycle victories with 45. 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. A lot of the people on this forum are realatively new to the brand. Maybe put it in the book now and make it go into effect for 2018, giving them an entire season to prepare. Below lie the complete set of rules for pro stock eliminator in the year 1974.
Flat shield must be incorporated into front wheel, minimum of 5 12 inches from the ground. Brown burst upon the nhra scene atop a pro stock motorcycle in 1998, earning 16 wins over the next 10 seasons. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. For 20, harleydavidson and buell will both be allowed a maximum 160cubic inch displacement cid, in a 60degree, twovalve, push rod engine. The nhra attempted to balance the playing field for 1972 and introduced rules allowing for small. Even though pro stock bike became an nhra eliminator in 1987, they. May 26, 2017 three engines compete in national hot rod association nhra pro stock motorcycle psm. 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. The powerful story of reggie showers nhra pro stock bike. On wednesday, nhra announced changes to the pro stock motorcycle class for the remainder of this season and next year. 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.
Nhra announces surprising any engineany body rule for pro. Sep 22, 2016 matt smith explains the steps pro stock motorcycle riders do to bring their bike to a stop following a run. Is the new nhra pro stock motorcycle rule a kneejerk reaction. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Nhra pro stock motorcycle 2007 nhra pro stock motorcycle rule revisions jack korpela. 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. It was this factoring by nhra that would lead directly to the development of the vehicle known as the taxi. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. The nhra further tweaked the rules in the offseason to gain even greater parity between makes. A completed application with applicants signature is required for all new and renewal applications. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. Heres a look at the very first pro stock rules, as printed in the 1970 nhra rulebook.
Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. 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. 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. The majority of these rule amendments were made in a continuing effort to maintain parity among the turbocharger, nitrous and supercharger combinations in the category. Nhra officials released the 2020 schedule for the pro stock motorcycle category of the nhra mello yello drag racing series. Navigating the nhra pro stock motorcycle series with vance. In 20 the nhra made a rule change to limit the vrods. One of the key parts of these rules is the factoring numbers that are near the top of the rules.
Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. The cooperation from all of those involved in the process was very encouraging and we look forward to the 2018 pro stock season. 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. Nhra releases sweeping new 2017 pro mod rule amendments. Raced to win at denver, his first victory in more than three years. See more ideas about nhra drag racing, women drivers and race cars. He joined dsr in 2002 and made the switch to top fuel in 2008. Is the new nhra pro stock motorcycle rule a kneejerk. 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. Motorcycle drag racing 1986 nhra gatornationals pro stock.
The pro stock motorcycle champion leads a dangerous double. Pro stock is a class of drag racing featuring factory hot rods. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. 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. Thats krawiec on the harleydavidson drag bike at maple. Nhra rule changes rattle pro stock motorcycle by matt polito. All other motorcycle minimum weights will remain the same.
Maximum allowable cylinder angle from vertical is 45 degrees. Last weekend, matt smith, a threetime nhra pro stock motorcycle world champion, had a problem. 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. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip. The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. The class is often described as all motor, due to the cars not using any form of forced induction such as turbocharging or supercharging, or other enhancements, like nitrous oxide, along with regulations governing the modifications allowed to the engines and the types of bodies used. Run in conjunction with the lucas oil drag racing series program. Nhra sets new stock, super stock rules speed sport. Did anyone else happen to read the book about the history of victory. Angelle sampeys move to the harleydavidson team highlights a wild offseason in nhras twowheel class. Pro stock motorcycle rider john halls company is aiding connecticut neighbors. This information is mostly used to make the site work as you. Pro stock motorcycle rider andrea rawlings makes incredible save.
Nhra adjusts pro stock bike engine rules speed sport. Not long ago nhra pro stock motorcycle racing was living on borrowed time. The nhra technical department is increasing the minimum weight of the harleydavidson, victory, erik buell racing and buell motorcycles from 625 pounds to 640 pounds. Requirements and specifications for the nhra sportsman motorcycle series are the same as those for e. As far as professional racing, we will always be out here helping or doing something in some way, stoffer said. New billet 4valve cylinder head approved for suzuki nhra. At the seasonopening event for the class in the gatornationals in march, reigning world champion eddie krawiec established new nhra pro stock motorcycle national records with a 6. You can purchase your own rule book during any regular event in the firebird sport shop.
Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. 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 manufacturer, during the 2018 nhra mello yello drag racing series season. 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. Nhra to allow any accepted enginebody combination in pro. Motorcycle drag racing 1986 nhra gatornationals pro stock bike final. Changes to the design, functionality or configuration of the approved components are not permitted. Pro stock motorcycle, formerly known as pro stock bike, is a motorcycle drag racing class that is the twowheeled equivalent of pro stock. 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, now available through. Nov 01, 2017 the nhra pro stock motorcycle drag racing series is the pinnacle rung of professional motorcycle drag racing.
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. Select the highest level type of class es being registered. 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. Matt smith explains the steps pro stock motorcycle riders do to bring their bike to a stop following a run.
Myers, a threetime nhra who won 33 nhra races, was the top gas champion of the international drag bike association at the time. Nationals steve johnson clearly beats matt smith for the win in pro stock motorcycle but the nhra overturns the timing and scoring decision 2 days later. Pro stock motorcycle riders will once again compete at 16 of the 24 events on the series. Raced to semifinal finishes at englishtown and las vegas.
Minimum weight for both motorcycles will be set at 625 pounds. Parity in the nhra pro stock motorcycle class has been an ongoing issue all season. These highly modified vehicles, which can run under 6. New listing nhra 1999 holley dominator duel pro stock motorcycle drag racing track handout. You see, george bryce of star racing came up with the idea to bring a bonified vtwin into the nhra pro stock motorcycle ring. Rules initially favored big block v8s with chrysler hemi engine powered cars winning the world title the first two years. 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. Nhra route 66 pro stock motorcycle race results hines runs consistent 6. Aug, 2015 pro stock racing has a tremendous history with the nhra and proves each weekend by the close sidebyside finishes that it is one of the most competitive forms of racing in all of motorsports. Pro stock motorcycle is a drag racing class that is the twowheeled equivalent of pro stock. Nhra publicationss books and publications spotlight. Pro stock motorcycle team owner george bryce considering. We caught up with twotime nhra pro stock motorcycle national champion, matt smith, to see what really goes into building and racing one of these extreme, twowheeled machines. Pro stock eliminator reserved for american built cars.
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