How much horsepower does a Pro Modified have?

around 2600-3200 horsepower
A Pro Mod car will produce around 2600-3200 horsepower and the fastest will rundown in the 5 second zone. Each chassis is custom fabricated from 4130 chrome moly tubing according to strict rules. The maximum permitted wheelbase is 115″ (2.92m).

How much does a Pro Mod Drag car cost?

A new car with motor you can probably figure $275,000 to $350,000. I have heard of Pro Nitrous teams budgeting $50,000 per race for a 10 race season.

Is street drag racing illegal?

And while we love racing on our screens, California police hate to see it on the streets. Street racing is illegal in California, usually punishable by up to 90 days in county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. You were a participant in a motor vehicle race.

What are the four categories of drag racing?

The four Professional categories are Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. They, along with Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, the three “Super” classes – Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street – and Pro Mod feature a single class of vehicle in heads-up competition.

How much does a Pro Stock car cost?

A pro stocker at 125k+ has to be the most expensive car to build. 1 motor has to be in the 150k+ range as well. A guess the only thing that would make a fueler more expensive to run is the parts attrition.

What kind of modifications can you do in drag racing?

Modifications are limited to a basic balancing and rebuild with only a few performance enhancements. The quickest of the heads-up Super classes (8.90 index), Super Comp is composed primarily of dragsters. Engine, chassis, and body modifications are virtually unlimited.

How are stock cars handicapped in drag racing?

Cars are handicapped using an index system, and the breakout rule is enforced. Stock cars are similar to Super Stockers, but the rules regarding everything from engine modifications to body alterations are much stricter.

What kind of transmission is used in drag racing?

The Powerglide transmission is undoubtedly the most widely used transmission in all of drag racing, and has been used behind everything from mild street-strip cars to wild 3,000-plus horsepower Pro Modified cars running the quarter mile in well under six seconds.

What’s the speed limit for drag racing in NHRA?

At NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series races and select NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events, Super Street racers compete on a fixed 10.90-second index.