NHRA Technical Department Announces Screw Supercharger Weight Break, New Rules for Pro Mod

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The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has unveiled a series of rule changes for the Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, aiming to maintain parity and enhance safety within the sport. Following a thorough analysis of performance numbers from the first two races of the 2023 season, the NHRA Technical Department has decided to reduce the minimum weight of screw supercharged entries from 2,740 pounds to 2,700 pounds. This change is expected to bring more balance to the competitive field and ensure a level playing field for all teams.

The weight reduction is just one of several updates communicated to NHRA Pro Mod teams through a letter from the NHRA Technical Department. Additional safety-related rule changes include:

The rule adjustments will be implemented immediately, so it will be interesting to see the impact on the upcoming NHRA Route 66 Nationals, scheduled for May 19-21. As the series progresses, the NHRA reserves the right to introduce additional rule changes as needed to maintain control over performance and preserve parity within the category.

The FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is renowned for showcasing the world's fastest and most distinctive doorslammer race cars. With a diverse range of vehicles, the series caters to all kinds of hot-rodding enthusiasts. Pro Mod cars, boasting more than 3,000 horsepower, demonstrate impressive feats on the track, completing the quarter-mile in under six seconds and reaching speeds of over 250 mph.

As the 2023 season unfolds, race teams and fans alike will be eager to see how the rule changes affect competition in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. The NHRA's commitment to parity and safety ensures that the series will continue to provide exciting, closely contested racing that will not only drive fan interest, but maintain the interest and enthusiasm of the competitors involved, which has certainly impacted participation in the class to varying degrees over the years.

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