The NHRA Technical Department has released additional 2026 Rule Amendments. Unless otherwise noted in this document, these additional amendments will come into effect immediately. The 2026 NHRA Rulebook Amendments can be found on NHRARacer.com under Tech, then Rules.

These amendments include the following changes…See the latest 2026 Rulebook Amendments document for complete details.

• Section 7A, Top Sportsman – Beginning January 1, 2027, maximum 7.60-second dial-in (eighth-mile, minimum 3.70- to 4.99-second dial-in).
• Section 7B, Top Dragster - Beginning January 1, 2027, maximum 7.25-second dial-in (eighth-mile, minimum 3.70- to 4.49-second dial-in).
• Section 7B Top Dragster - Beginning January 1, 2027, rear wing is mandatory.
• Section 18, Funny Car - Throttle Pullback/Return clarification. Electrical Components updated.
• Section 19, Top Fuel - Throttle Pullback/Return clarification. Electrical Components updated.