Question:

My local race track official told me I could not test my torque converter in the staging lanes before I run.  What are the NHRA rules?

Trans Brake Ted

Answer:

Trans Brake Ted,

That is correct.  In the 2013 NHRA Rulebook section 20, page 38, 9:14 Warm-ups it states “The practice of transbrake testing, converter stalls, line-lock testing, and/or transmission warming is prohibited in all classes, in all areas of the event except in starting-line approach area beyond staging, or unless vehicle is on jackstands.  Non-compliance is grounds for disqualification or such other and/or action as deemed appropriate by NHRA.”