Junior Racing is a scaled down version of top fuel pullers. Also known as Jr dragster , it reaches speeds of up to 85 mph. The cars were developed in New Zealand in 1988, with classes developed by the New Hot Rod Association. NHRA began approving the class in 1991, with JDRL (Junior Drag Racing League). The JDRL is a division of NHRA, which consists of two different dragster classes, Jr. The traditional dragster has a wheelbase of between 90-150 inches and one cylinder, five brake horsepower Briggs & amp; Stratton engine, and Jr. The larger dragster composes to 150-190 inches in wheelbase and use a motorcycle or private boat engine. The junior drag racer may choose to participate in programs run by NHRA, IHRA, or at unapproved facilities. Drivers may be male or female and must be at least five years old to test, and six years to compete, and not more than 20 years on 31 December of the competition year (an 18-year-old driver on January 2 is allowed to race in the classroom until December 31 of the year concerned).
This track is 1/8 mile, and depending on the class, contested as a bracket race or an early start on the 5-tithe athlete tree. Racer E.T (Elapsed Time) is determined by age. The 5-year-old driver can only test in a single track of the car, and can be no faster than 20.00 seconds. Drivers age 6-7 can not be faster than 13.90 (and should start up), and can officially compete in full competition. Driver age 5-7 must use crate machine from Briggs & amp; Stratton with shear valve to reduce power. Driver age 8-9 can not be faster than 11.90, 10 to 12 years limited to 8.90 and 13 to 17 years can rise up to 7.90 at 85 mph. 14-20 drivers can race in Jr. Comp, where drivers are limited to 6,900 at 109.99 MPH. Drivers aged 9 years 1 January can participate in the 8-9 or 10-12 category after they are 10 years old, and drivers 12 January 1 can participate in 10-12 or 13-17 categories after they reach the age of 13. 14-year-old rider can run at Jr. Comp. An 18-year-old driver can stay in Jr. Dragster before jumping to adult class or Jr. Comp.
Jr.Dragsters also compete in different racing classes called 'Outlaw'. This class is run to 330Ã, ft cone from the surface of the race. The class runs on a pro 4-tithe tree. Usually this class is a quality field, so the team must provide everything just to make the field. Although different series rules vary, the main principle is the same. Different series limit the combination of engine and weight package so the car does not exceed the time 4.10 NHRA says is the fastest junior dragster can run to 330 ft legally.
Racers compete almost every weekend, following points series on their home tracks, or at special events with great prizes. During that year, drivers can also attend various division events, or citizens. At NHRA, racers choose between attending the East, and the Western Region Final. In the UK there are over thirty riders and still growing. Although Bracket racing is still a major factor in drag racing Jr., this type of head racing is also a growing part of this sport. Next step for Jr. Dragster is Jr. Comp, and then move to full size car.
Video Junior Dragster
References
Maps Junior Dragster
External links
- NHRA Junior Dragster Racing League
- Dragsters IHRA Junior
- NHRA official website
- IHRA's official website
- Official NHRA Dragra Podcast
- Drag Race Central Latest NHRA News and Analysis
- [1] The first novel and the only youngster about the junior drag race
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