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2015 Chevrolet COPO Camaro Drops at SEMA
Chevrolet has extended the life of its drag racing special COPO Camaro for another year at the 2014 SEMA Show.
Toyota Camry Body Hides Purpose-Built Drag Car
Toyota brought the ultimate sleeper car to this year’s SEMA Show.
2015 Dodge Challenger Previewed with Mopar Drag Pak
The Challenger has a long history in drag racing, and Mopar is preparing an updated package for the car to make it fly in a straight line.
2014 COPO Camaro First Look Video: 2013 SEMA Show
Chevrolet debuted the latest version of its COPO Camaro drag-racer at this years SEMA show, ensuring that amateur and professional racers have a bow-tie in their corner.
Chevrolet COPO Camaro Returns for Third Time in 2014
The Chevrolet Performance COPO Camaro program will return once again for 2014 with another limited production run featuring new racing engine choices.
Watch a Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Race a GRC Fiesta ST
Ever wondered how a Global Rally Championship Ford Fiesta ST holds up against a Mustang Cobra Jet on the quarter mile?
2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Prototype Fetches $200,000 at Auction
The 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet prototype sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas last weekend raising $200,000 for charity.
2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Prototype Heads to Auction
A one-of-a-kind prototype 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet will be headlining the upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas.
Chevrolet Performance Announces U.S. Nationals Sponsorship
Chevrolet Performance has announced that it has signed a multi-year deal to become the title sponsor of the NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Mazda Makes World’s Fastest Convertible… Sort Of
In a clever fashion, Mazda has proved that its MX-5 Miata is the world’s fastest convertible in a drag race set in Southern California.
Camaro Rolling Chassis Offered by GM in Limited Run
Starting Thursday, March 28, Chevrolet will offer a limited run of NHRA-certified rolling chassis designed for drag racing.
2014 Ford Corba Jet Gets New Color Options, Parachute Mount
The drag-strip only Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is getting some modifications this year, including new color options and the availability of a new transmission and a parachute mount.
Tesla Model S Sets Quarter Mile Record for Production Electric Vehicle – Video
The Tesla Model S packing 416 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque has garnered another accolade: World Record for the Quickest Production Electric Car.
Convertible COPO Camaro Raises $400,000 for Charity
At the 2012 SEMA Show, Chevrolet unveiled its 2012 COPO convertible, which just fetched a nice $400,000 towards charity at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Last 2012 COPO Camaro is a Soft Top: 2012 SEMA Show
Chevrolet went in an unexpected direction with its final two drag-strip specific COPO Camaros, the last of which it just unveiled at the 2012 SEMA Show.
First On Race Day: Ford’s Latest Go-Fast Livery
Ford Racing is revving things up by introducing a brand-new livery. The color scheme will be a prominent addition to all cars supported by the company and powered by its engines.
Tesla Roadster Trumps Supercars in Drag Race
Plenty of exotic supercars made their way to Russ Beach Smith Falls Airport to take part in the ‘Race the Runway 2012’ charity event that raises money for the Russ Beach Smith Falls-Montague Aviation Museum. At the event, millions of dollars worth of exotics took part in a 1/4-mile drag race on the paved runway,…
Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge Kicks Off – Videos
Back in late August, Toyota announced its custom vehicle build-off featuring four of its drivers: Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer, Antron Brown, and Alexis Dejoria. Each driver has now selected their Toyota vehicle and the shop at which it’ll be built, and the customization has begun.
Toyota Racing Launches Celebrity Dream Build Competition
Toyota’s racing division (TRD) is hosting a custom vehicle build-off to raise money for charity.
Chevrolet COPO Camaro Runs 8.88 Second Quarter Mile – Video
Last week, Chevrolet began delivery of its COPO Camaro, with only 69 ever to be sold for all drag racing enthusiasts nationwide. And just like that, one of them has conquered the quarter mile in 8.88 seconds.
COPO Camaro Delivery Begins – Video
It doesn’t matter what side you fall on, the muscle car wars have never been hotter now that Chevrolet has officially begun delivering its COPO Camaro to owners.
Rick Hendrick Builds His Very Own COPO Camaro Engine
The COPO Camaro is a purpose-built car, meant for straight line racing. Buyers are offered a special engine build experience, an opportunity that famed race team owner Rick Hendrick took advantage of.
New Four-Cylinder Drag Racing World Record Set at 6.71 – Videos
Drag racing just isn’t what it used to be these days, but records are still being set with some more noteworthy than others. This is one of those records, as an Ecotec-powered four-cylinder drag car has set a record for fastest four-cylinder quarter mile with a 6.71 @ 207 mph.
Lingenfelter Chevy Camaro ZL1 Sets its Sights on Mustang GT500 – Video
While the factory Chevy Camaro ZL1 can’t quite keep up with the new Ford Shelby GT500, the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering ZL1 can. The well-established parts manufacturer became the first to break the 200 mph barrier in a brand new ZL1, topping the speedometer at 202.67 mph at the Continental Tire North America Uvalde proving grounds…
