Explain how it works...

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Ok guys...forgive me if I'm stupid, but I know very little about drag racing, well actually nothing about it. Sled pulling is my thing...not drag racing.

Can someone or someones explain all the classes and how they work, and what trucks run best where?

I want to be able to understand the races this year instead of just watching like I'm a moron!! LOLLOL

Thanks!
 
Got to nadm and nhrda websites. All classes and rules are explained in detail. Main three types of racing would be bracket, index and heads up. Bracket you run a dial in time and the person closest to that time with out going too fast wins. Index the same goes but you don't have a dial in time. It is given for you to hit. Like a 12,0 index. Heads up is just that fastest to the finish. Very basic and short explaination.
 
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Got to nadm and nhrda websites. All classes and rules are explained in detail. Main three types of racing would be bracket, index and heads up. Bracket you run a dial in time and the person closest to that time with out going too fast wins. Index the same goes but you don't have a dial in time. It is given for you to hit. Like a 12,0 index. Heads up is just that fastest to the finish. Very basic and short explaination.
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The only clarification I would add is that in brackets the person who crosses the line first without going under their dial in time wins. The winner can actually be further off their time than the loser if they do better at the tree.
 
NHRDA Top Diesel


» Heads-Up class with a 4/10ths Pro Tree, Laddered by ET, Auto Start on
» No weight limitations
» No tire limitations
» No wheelbase limitations
» Chassis must be certified for 8.49 or quicker
» Must meet NHRA tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
» Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA licensing requirements for MPH and ET

NHRDA Pro-Stock


» Heads-Up class with a 4/10ths Pro Tree, Laddered 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
» Must meet NHRA tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
» Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA licensing requirements for MPH and ET

NHRDA Pro-Street
» Heads-Up class with a 4/10ths Pro Tree, Laddered by ET, Auto Start on
» Minimum weight: 4500 lbs (w/ Driver) �1%
» No tire limitations
» Tube chassis prohibited
» Chassis must be certified for 11.49 or quicker
» Must meet NHRA tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
» Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA licensing requirements for MPH and ET

NHRDA Super-Street

» Heads-Up class with a 4/10ths Pro Tree, Laddered 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
(Traction/Ladder Bars allowed)
» Hood Stacks prohibited
» Must have OEM Style transmission (Lenco, Liberty, Bruno, Clutchflite, Danco,
or similar prohibited )
» Engine must be forward of OEM Firewall
» Fuel Tank must be in stock location.
» Battery(s) must be forward of OEM Firewall
» Must meet NHRA 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
» Heads-Up class with an 11.90 index, 4/10ths Pro Tree, Laddered by ET, Auto Start on
» No weight limitations
» No tire limitations
» No wheelbase limitations
» Must meet NHRA tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
» Must meet NHRA and/or IHRA licensing requirements for MPH and ET

NHRDA Sportsman ET


» Bracket class with a Sportsman Tree, Laddered by Reaction Time, no Auto Start
» Minimum Dial Time of 12.00 or slower
» Helmet require if faster than 13.99 (Note: Some track require helmets for ALL racers)
» Must meet NHRA tech and safety requirements for MPH and ET
 
Find out when your local track has an open night and go have fun just to get the hang of things. Most tracks have a family fun night once a week or once a month where anyone can run what they brung. You'll soon get a feel for how it's done, the track officials are usually glad to give direction if you ask before your run.
 
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The closest track to me is about an hour away...I'm honestly scared to go that far because if it breaks I have no way to get it home!

I wish I were like some of you guys and have a track right down the street...
 
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