Due to a series of unforeseen and insignificant events (too insignificant to mention here), I came upon a published class breakdown for the HDRA (Harley Drag Racing Association) circa 1985. This was from back in the good old days when Red Roberts owned and operated the HDRA. Though titled 1986 Classes, I think these are the same classifications that were used in 1985 (at least they are in regards to the class I was involved in back then). As far as I know the 1986 HDRA national tour did not take place due to circumstances beyond Red's control. Unfortunately I don't know the name of the publication this came from, so I cannot give proper credit. I offer it only in the interest of presenting a little drag racing history to those of the younger generation who care about such things, and to jog a few good memories for those of my generation.
1986 Classes
Professional Categories
Open Fuel Eliminator:
Will consist of (double engine supercharged) (single engine supercharged nitro)
(fuel injected single engine nitro) (carbureted single engine 2 speed nitro)
(light nitrous oxide dragbikes, under 425 lbs for sportsters, under 500 lbs for
big twins)
Hot Dragster
Eliminator: Will consist of (carbureted single engine high gear nitro)
(double engine gas or alcohol) (supercharged single engine gas or alcohol)
(fuel injected gas or alcohol)
Dragster Eliminator:
Will consist of (carbureted gas or alcohol 94” & up)
Sportsman Categories
Street Eliminator
Class A: 45”Harley;
2 and 3 wheeled 45” powered motorcycles modifications unlimited
Class B: Handshift
FL; Any hand shift foot clutch 74, tank shift, jockey shift, or slap shift,
Any engine or chassis modification allowed as long as 74” is retained, must be
street legal.
Class C: Handshift
Stroker; Any hand shift foot clutch big twin over 74”, modifications
unlimited as long as it remains street legal.
Class D: Stock XL;
Harley Sportsters close enough to stock as to not have a distinct advantage
over a normal street stocker. Any pipes
allowed. Harley carburetor only. 6” maximum swing arm extension. Must have all equipment needed to pass state
inspection & electrical charging system.
Class E: Hot Street
XL; Harley Sportsters with performance modifications including light
chassis or late model double carburetor XR-1000 models. 72 cubic inch
maximum. Must have all equipment needed
to pass state inspection & electrical charging system.
Class F: Street Racer
XL; Harley Sportsters over 72”. Must
have operable headlight and taillight, normally aspirated only.
Class G: Super Street
XL; Harley Sportsters with fuel injection, nitrous kits, turbo or
superchargers, must have operable headlight and taillight.
Class J: Stock FL;
Harley 74’s close enough to stock as to not have a distinct advantage over a
stock 74. Any pipes allowed. Harley carburetor only, 6” maximum swing arm
extension. Must have all equipment
needed to pass state inspection & electrical charging system.
Class K: Hot Street
FL; Big Twins that are 1340cc and highly modified 74” bikes. Must have all equipment needed to pass state
inspection & electrical charging system.
Class L: Street Racer
FL; Big Twins over 80”. Must have
operable headlight and taillight, normally aspirated only.
Class M: Super Street
FL; Big Twins with fuel injection, nitrous kits, turbo or superchargers, must
have operable headlight and taillight.
Modified Eliminator
Class H: Drag
Modified XL; Sportster dragbikes under 74”
Class I: X Drag
Modified XL; Sportster dragbikes 75” to 93”
Class P: Super
Modified XL; Sportster dragbikes with nitrous oxide kits, superchargers, or
turbochargers, minimum weight 426 lbs.
Class N: Drag
Modified FL; Big twin dragbikes under 82”
Class O: X Drag
Modified FL; Big Twin dragbikes 83” to 93”
Class R: Super
Modified FL; Big Twin dragbikes with nitrous oxide kits, superchargers, or
turbochargers, minimum weight 500 lbs.