NMRA Tech Committee makes rule clarifications in Index classes

January 12, 2022—The NMRA Tech Committee released today, an update in the Coyote Stock Rules clarifying the Engine Drive Belt System verbiage.   The change is “Serpentine Belt Drive System is not required. OEM or Aftermarket Alternator and or Water pump pulleys permitted.”    This clarification is needed following the changes made earlier in the Preliminary...

NMRA/NMCA POWER FESTIVAL – RACER POWER PIT SPOTS available for short time. 

January 6, 2022—NMRA Factory Stock updated preliminary rules released   The NMRA Tech Committee released today, the latest draft of NMRA Factory Stock Preliminary 2022 rules.     Rules are posted on the NMRA website rules page at https://www.nmradigital.com/classes-and-rules/c21.   Rule Requests or Questions for these classes should be directed to: &n...

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Anderson Composites has introduced new carbon fiber fenders for the 2020-2021 Mustang Shelby GT500 model. These new vented fenders, Type-TPF (SKU # AC-FF20FDMU500-TPF) were designed to release unwanted hot air from the brake area. The new design features a semi-arced opening towards the top of the wheel well with a removable screen mesh. The molded vent was designed to work seamlessly with ...

By Mary Lendzion Bo Webb and his Mustang GT California Special have seen success in NMRA True Street in the past several years. The Carlisle, Ohio racer earned an 11-second win with a stock Coyote engine and Nitrous Express kit in his car in 2017, and a 10-second win with a built bottom end Coyote engine and 2.9L Whipple supercharger in his car in 2021. Unfortunately, he crashed the...

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Moroso has introduced a Tri-Lobe Two Stage Dry Sump Pump (part number 22372) that has a right side Motor- plate Mount and a 3/8" hex fuel pump drive with 1:1 ratio that accepts the popular 1.450 ID, 3 bolt, fuel pump swivel clamps. An expansion of the company's popular line of external oil pumps, this pump gives users the option of scavenging oil from the oil pan with one stage and using ...

The new Derale PWM Fan Controller continuously monitors and controls engine temperature, increasing the vehicle's cooling efficiency using Soft Start Technology. Fans ramp-up slowly, eliminating harmful AMP spikes. The unit will continuously monitor engine temperature and operate the fans at the optimum fan rate as needed. The net result is the electric fans often only run between 40-60% ...

December 22, 2021-The NMRA Tech Committee released today, the latest draft of NMRA Factory Stock preliminary 2022 rules. Rules are posted on the NMRA website rules page: www.nmradigital.com/class-rules-payouts/

Rule Requests or Questions for these classes should be directed to either [email protected].

 After a particularly scary wreck while racing at the 13th Annual Scoggin Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals event at Atlanta Dragway in April of 2021, NMRA Exedy Racing Clutch Modular Muscle contender Gary Parker was thankfully spared from major injury, but his 2002 Ford Mustang was not as lucky. Parker’s Mustang made contact with the wall at the top end of the race track...

The NMRA Tech Department received a rule request asking to change the approved fuel for G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock class, from VP Racing Fuels C-10 to VP-C85. After an extensive review of this request with Ford Performance Engineers and VP Racing Fuels Representatives, the Tech Committee and Ford have determined it would not be feasible to change the spec fuel requirements for 2022 ...

By Mary Lendzion When James Meredith came to the NMRA in 2013, he suited up for G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock competition in his Mustang Mach 1. The following year, he decided to take on Richmond Gear Factory Stock and was competitive in his 10-second Mustang Mach 1 powered by a Coyote engine. He even earned a championship in the category in 2016. Ready to change gears, he cli...

December 17, 2021-The RTRA and NMRA Tech Committee released today, the latest draft of NMRA Renegade Preliminary 2022 rules, with clarifications highlighted in blue. Rules are posted on the NMRA website rules page: https://www.nmradigital.com/class-rules-payouts/ Rule Requests or Questions for these classes should be directed to either [email protected] or [email protected].

December 17, 2021-The NMRA Tech Committee released today, the latest draft of NMRA Limited Street Preliminary 2022 rules. Rules are posted on the NMRA website rules page: https://www.nmradigital.com/class-rules-payouts/ Rule Requests or Questions for these classes should be directed to [email protected].

December 16, 2021-In a continuing effort to align NMRA Renegade and RTRA Ultra Street rules, the RTRA and NMRA Tech Committee released today, the latest draft of NMRA Renegade Preliminary 2022 rules. NMRA Renegade will be contested for the NMRA Championship at all six NMRA National events. In addition, racers will gain points for the RTRA Ultra Street Championship at three NMRA/NMCA events includi...

The Review Panel has reached a decision in the appeal filed by Clair Stewart based on the statement of action issued for the incident at the NMRA All-Ford World Finals at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, KY on September 30th, 2021. The Review Panel has modified the original statement of action to the following: • The one (1) race suspension has been rescinded or dismissed. • The twel...

The Holley NMRA Drag Racing Series brought its season to a close on Friday December 10th, 2021 during the Performance Racing Industry show as it crowned its class champions. The event was a memorable experience for all and the NMRA would like to congratulate its class champions. VP Racing Madditives Street Outlaw-Steve Halprin Edelbrock Renegade-Joel Greathouse JDM Engineering Limited ...

    December 9th, 2021-The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and Ford Performance have released the latest ECU calibration for G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock and it is available immediately. The Ford engineers worked with several racers to test it on track and on the dyno to identify changes. Ford reworked several parameters and added an internal two-step as an option (requires a Pro...

Wilwood Racing’s new front kits for struts with spindle-mounted wheels are some of the lightest brakes available, at less than six pounds per wheel. That includes the Dynalite billet aluminum single-piston caliper, 10.00” drilled rotor, hat, brackets, brake lines and hardware. These kits deliver supplemental braking on cars using rear brakes and parachutes for most of their stopping. Kits a...

December 3, 2021-The NMRA Technical Committee has released updated Preliminary Limited Street rules today. The 2022 NMRA Preliminary Class Rules can be found here: https://www.nmradigital.com/2022-class-rules-payouts/

Mooresville, NC - RaceQuip and Carolina Racing Supply have partnered to bring the all-new RaceQuip Super Store concept to the Carolinas. CRS has devoted a large portion of their retail showroom to showcase the high quality and affordable safety equipment that the RaceQuip brand has to offer. They’ve backed it up by filling their warehouse with a huge inventory of the complete line of safety gear...

By Mary Lendzion Photos courtesy of Kevin Schweizer While Kevin Schweizer was racing his dragster and GTO in bracket categories at tracks near his home in Rockport, Indiana, he stepped away from competition for several years. But a few years ago, he decided that he wanted to start building another car, this time with his teenage daughter, Lynnsie, and split seat time with her. “We got the bl...

For six years, Kevin DiOssi has captured fleeting moments in time during the NMRA Ford Nationals as the lead photographer. His images have told countless stories from the human emotion of competition to the powerful and dynamic machines that take center stage during an event. Presented here is a collection of his favorite photos, some you’ve seen in digital and print, while others are being ...

Written by Ainsley Jacobs After watching the NMRA G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock class for years and wishing he could run in its ranks, NMRA Richmond Gear Factory Stock newcomer Aaron Worstell is ready to make the move up. A bracket racer since his teenage years, Worstell had success within the NHRA, but decided around 2013 to change course and go heads-up racing instead. Thanks t...

November 30, 2021-Attention NMRA Renegade Racers. In a continuing effort to align Ultra Street and Renegade rules, the RTRA and NMRA Tech team released today, the second draft of Preliminary 2022 rules. The Renegade rules are posted on the NMRA website rules page. If you have any questions, concerns, or missing combinations in the 2022 PRELIMINARY rules, please email the NMRA tech team at nmrarule...

As we celebrate the upcoming New Year, this serves as a reminder that Snell SA2010, M2010, and SFI 2010 certified helmets will be expired as of 1/1/2022. The NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals will require Snell SA2015, M2015, M2020, SA2020, or newer SFI certified rated helmets in 2022 and beyond. The off-season is also a great time to inspect all of your dated safety gear such as b...

As we celebrate the upcoming New Year, this serves as a reminder that Snell SA2010, M2010, and SFI 2010 certified helmets will be expired as of 1/1/2022. The NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals will require Snell SA2015, M2015, M2020, SA2020, or newer SFI certified rated helmets in 2022 and beyond. The off-season is also a great time to inspect all of your dated safety gear such a...

The NMRA Ford Nationals joins with SunCoast Performance to introduce a brand-new 8.60 Street Race index category scheduled to compete at four events in 2022. The category features a heads-up launch with an 8.60 breakout and a goal of attracting fast street cars, especially late-model performance Mustangs. The format is unique with a basic package that relates to today’s fast street car marke...

Sonnax adapter flange yokes make it easy to convert a two-piece driveline to a one-piece, U-joint-style driveline - an ideal upgrade for a wide range of modified performance vehicles. New for 2021, the company's popular 3-bolt adapter flange yoke is now available with a special spacer that adds 8L90 and 10L80 transmissions to its original lineup of 6L80, 6L90, TR6060, ’05–’06 Pontiac GTO and...

For followers of 2015+ Mustang quarter-mile performance, particularly the naturally aspirated variety, Steeda’s Silver Bullet is the pony car shot heard ’round the world.

November 19, 2021-Attention NMRA Renegade and NMCA Xtreme Street Racers-in an effort to align with Ultra Street, the NMRA/NMCA Tech team has been working with RTRA for 2022 rules. The first draft of Preliminary 2022 rules are posted on the NMRA and NMCA websites. If you have any questions, concerns or missing combinations in the 2022 PRELIMINARY rules, please email the NMRA/NMCA tech team at nmrar...

NMRA Tech Committee Releases Renegade and X275 Preliminary Rules November 18, 2021-For the 2022 season, the NMRA Technical Committee worked with John Sears (RTRA Series) to maintain a universal rule set for Ultra Street, NMCA Xtreme Street and NMRA Renegade in 2022. The 2022 Renegade preliminary rules have been released on the NMRA website. Additionally, the RTRA and NMRA have also posted th...

The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals is proud to announce it will be an exhibitor during the 2021 Performance Racing Industry Show, held December 9-11, at the Indianapolis Convention Center. The largest all-Ford motorsports series will be located in Booth 1632, which sits in the "Green Hall" and is near the crossover to the "Yellow Hall." The location is consistent with its previous exhibitor booth spac...

The NMRA Technical Committee released updated preliminary rules today in the following classes:

• Limited Street
• 8.60 Street Race

The 2022 NMCA Preliminary Class Rules can be found here:  https://www.nmradigital.com/class-rules-payouts/.

By Mary Lendzion Through the years, Jason Henson has won many rounds and many races in Exedy Racing Clutch Modular Muscle. He even won championships in 2018 and 2020, and was determined to drive to another one in 2021 in his Mustang Mach 1 with a stock 4.6 Four Valve engine that has more than 3,500 passes on it and is backed by a C4 transmission. The Floridian set his season in motion b...

By Mary Lendzion Justin Fogelsonger began watching NMRA racing when the exciting series first emerged. Then, he dove into Richmond Gear Factory Stock in 2014, and hasn’t looked back. While his responsibilities at work prevented him from competing all six events on the annual tour in years past, he was able to attend all six events on the 2021 tour, and the end result was rewarding. I...

By Mary Lendzion Joel Greathouse is utterly unflinching when he is in the driver’s seat of his very dramatic Mustang. With equal parts of grace and grit, he handles everything from boisterous racing to bumps in the road, and fellow racers and race fans witnessed that when he earned the 2020 NMRA Edelbrock Renegade championship, and again when he gave it everything he had to back it up in 2...

By Mary Lendzion Mike Roup has been racing the wheels off of the 1970 Ranchero he purchased from a fellow racer five years ago. In the truck powered by a 351 Windsor bored and stroked to a 427 cubic-inch engine based on a Dart block, he finished second in Detroit Locker Truck and Lightning points in 2019 and 2020, and was committed to taking home a championship in 2021. He qualified in th...

DiabloSport is spotlighting the AMP’d 2.0 throttle booster with value- packed features like an industry exclusive Bluetooth remote and user defined Throttle Curves. The company has seen an increase in demand for the product, and is making it available at the lower cost of $249.95. AMP’d 2.0 covers hundreds of different vehicle applications, and the company offers an app to control...

The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals is building boost for the highly anticipated 2022 racing season, even as 2021 is winding down and we continue to celebrate our current NMRA Champions and Top 10 finishers. Listed below are the championship categories that will compete at all six national events as well as the specialty categories for 2022. Preliminary rules for the 2022 season have been released and ...

By Mary Lendzion Chris Parisi has been racing in various cars and series since 1990, and he has amassed a lot of wins in that time. In fact, he’s a multi-time NMRA HP Tuners Super Stang champion, and throughout 2021, he showed how he soared to that status. In his Mustang GT Premium packing a 5.0 Coyote, Steeda cold air intake, 10-speed automatic transmission and Circle D converter, the ...

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By Mary Lendzion Nathan Stymiest is a commanding racer with a commanding race car. He rides wheelies and rows the gears of the G-Force transmission in his Mustang, and he wins while he’s at it. Because the Pennsylvanian came so close to earning a championship in NMRA G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock in 2020, he was more motivated than ever to earn a championship in 2021. Sty...

By Mary Lendzion Steve Halprin has been around racing for most of his life, and when he came to NMRA VP Racing Madditives Street Outlaw in 2020, the odds were he was going to be outstanding, and he was. The Michiganian motored to a fourth-place finish that year, and then turned his focus to topping that in 2021 in his Mustang hauling with a 410 cubic-inch Ford built by BES Racing Engines and...

By Mary Lendzion As the 2020 NMRA JDM Engineering Limited Street champion, Bill Putnam knew how hard it was going to be to back it up in 2021. His combination was going to have to be powerful, his car was going to have to be potent and he was going to have to be more proficient than ever as the level of competition continues to climb. But the Floridian was up to the task, and so was his Mustang mo...

By Mary Lendzion Danny Towe began racing his 1970 Mustang Sportsroof soon after he purchased it in 1993. He was going rounds with great results in bracket and index categories at Atlanta Dragway and in Fun Ford Weekend when NMRA Exedy Racing Clutch racer Shane Williams told him that the NMRA was starting the Race Pages Digital Ford Muscle category in 2016, and that he was confident it would ...

American Powertrain has introduced the new HYDRAMAX true bolt-in, under-dash Hydraulic Clutch System designed for 1979-1993 Fox body Mustangs that completely eliminates the need for a cable actuated clutch pedal. The new system features an integrated under-dash hydraulic master cylinder and a bolt-in clutch pedal. The included clutch pedal allows for an easy conversion of a cable clutch equippe...