GLENDORA, Calif. (June 18, 2012) – NHRA officials announced today the formation of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown at the 2012 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto Plus at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Aug. 29 – Sept. 3, adding even more excitement to the biggest, richest and most prestigious drag race in the world.
The NHRA Factory Stock Showdown is a competition designed to showcase the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet, Dodge Mopar Challenger Drag Pak and Chevrolet COPO Camaro. The program will feature 2008 and newer models. Competition will be run heads-up, as a class within NHRA Stock eliminations
“There has been a revival of sorts in terms of drag racing-ready vehicles out of Detroit,” said Graham Light, senior vice president of racing operations, NHRA. “The NHRA racing community has embraced these new vehicles so to showcase these unique vehicles in a showdown format at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals seemed like a natural fit.”
The NHRA Factory Stock Showdown adds to what is already an action-packed weekend of racing and specialty events surrounding the “Big Go,” a phrase coined by racers representing the significance of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway, which celebrates its 58th running in 2012. In addition to the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, the highlights of the weekend include the Mopar Hemi-Challenge, fierce competition of the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Pro Care Rx as well as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the final race of the regular season in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season and the inaugural NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootouts featuring both Top Fuel and Funny Car.
Early rounds of eliminations in the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will take place on Thursday, Aug. 30. The final four cars in competition will run on Friday, Aug. 31, in conjunction with the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series qualifying sessions. The NHRA “Wally” trophy will be awarded to the winner of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown. All participants in the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will still be able to run in the national event eliminator. Attached is a brief summary of the tech requirements and rules, including eligible car combinations.
Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 23 national events featuring the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and the NHRA Drags: Street Legal Style presented by AAA. NHRA also offers the Jr. Drag Racing League for youth ages 8 to 17. In addition, NHRA owns and operates five racing facilities: Atlanta Dragway in Georgia; Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville in Florida; National Trail Raceway in Ohio; Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis; and Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Southern California. For more information, log on to NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Technical Requirements and Rules
• New Stock class: “Factory Stock” made up of cars from Stock AAA, AA, BB & CC classes.
• Preliminary index - 9.70
• Preliminary weights
o 300-450 CID naturally aspirated – 3000 lbs.
o 451+ CID naturally aspirated – 3475 lbs.
o All supercharged – 3675 lbs.
Eligible Car Combinations
Chevrolet
Year Engine Combination Transmission
2012 Chevrolet 427 CID 425 Automatic/Manual
Chevrolet 327 CID 500 Automatic/Manual
Ford
Year Engine Combination Transmission
2008 Ford 330 CID 435 Automatic/Manual
2010 Ford 330 CID 435 Automatic
Ford 330 CID 425 Automatic
Ford 428 CID 375 Automatic
2012 Ford 330 CID 450 Automatic/Manual
2013 Ford 427 CID 425 Automatic/Manual
Ford 302 CID 500 Automatic/Manual
Mopar
Year Engine Combination Transmission
2009 Mopar 370 CID 385 Manual
Mopar 345 CID 305 Automatic
Mopar 370 CID 385 Automatic
2010 Mopar 345 CID 305 Automatic
Mopar 370 CID 390 Automatic
Mopar 392 CID 375 Automatic
2011 Mopar 512 CID 450 Automatic/Manual
