New NHRA rules regarding Nitromethane and Homeland Security

New amendment to the rulebook.

SECTION 20: GENERAL REGULATIONS, ENGINE: 1, 1:6 FUEL,
Nitromethane Regulations (Added this paragraph after Nitromethane and
before Chemistry) (Page 7) (1/28/2014)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to regulate the use and
handling of nitromethane. NHRA has stressed for many years the importance of
being not only responsible, but leaders, in the area of nitromethane security. The
use of nitromethane in the sport of NHRA Drag Racing is vital to our sport and
we need to take necessary measures to ensure its use for the foreseeable future.

The law requires anyone who possesses 400 pounds (44 gallons) or more of
nitromethane to complete and submit a "Top Screen" questionnaire to the
Department of Homeland Security. The Top Screen questionnaire is an
exhaustive screening tool that requires a great deal of detail to complete. Failure
to comply can lead to penalties up to $25,000 per day or having the racing
activity shut down. For additional information and instruction, we encourage you
contact the Department of Homeland Security.

NHRA cannot stress enough the importance of everyone in the racing community
continuing to be conscious of the issues around nitromethane.