Mopar has just introduced a brand new 800 horsepower V10 crate engine specifically designed for competition duty on the quarter mile. The aluminum 512 cubic inch engine is hand assembled with 12.5:1 compression and 695 foot pounds of torque. Future versions will be available for both off road and road racing applications. If you have a Gen III Viper and want more power but … [Read more...]
Drag Racing in the US with Sponsorship from Qatar
If you follow drag racing in the USA and you haven't heard of Sheik Khalid bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar, you will. Mr. Al-Thani, son of the emir of Qatar, loves drag racing and decided to jump into the sport in a big way. How big? Estimates are $10 million this year to fund a team with the best equipment, drivers, crew and support in a sport where more money can mean a better … [Read more...]
Top Fuel – Funny Cars to Race 1000 Feet
After taking in the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals last weekend in Norwalk, Ohio, it now looks like we were lucky enough to see the last full length quarter mile race for Top Fuel and Funny Cars, for the indefinite future. In the aftermath of the death of Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta, the NHRA has been looking for ways to make the races safer for the top two classes … [Read more...]