Drag racing isn’t just about knowing how to drive. It’s a lot harder than people expect, requiring both skill and knowledge of the vehicle a driver is racing in.
If you want to learn more about drag racing, why not start with the cars, themselves? Let’s dive in by going, well, in!
Drag racing engines vary based on the class of a vehicle and what the driver needs to be able to do with it.
Read on to learn about the three most common types of drag racing engines and how they work.
Top Fuel Drag Racing Engines
If you’ve heard the term “top fuel” before then you’ve probably heard the top fuel drivers are considered the kings and queens of drag racing. Top fuel drag racing engines are modified versions of the engine found in the famous Chrysler Hemi. These engines are supercharged, fuel-injected, and clock in at about 500 cubic inches.
What makes the top fuel drag racing engine stand out? It has 11,000-horsepower and can power a car to travel at 330 mph.
Pro Stock Drag Racing Engines
You may have seen a pro-stock car before without even realizing it. That’s because pro stock cars often look like your typical streetcar and the special nature of the car lies under the hood. You’ll find most pro stock cars equipped with a modified Mopar Hemi, Ford wedge, or big-block GM wedge.
Although these pro stock drag racing engines have about 1,300-horsepower, these cars are considered the most technically advanced in drag racing. The tube chassis, four-link suspension, and electronic fuel injection are all different elements that set the pro-stock car apart from the pack.
Funny car drag racing engines
If you haven’t heard of funny car drag racing, we can only assume that you’ve learned about the sporting event recently. Funny car drag racing didn’t earn the name because it’s hilarious but because the cars look, well, a little funny. Funny car drag racing is one of the purest and most entertaining forms of drag racing–just take a look at the history behind one of funny car drag racing’s most beloved couples.
What’s under the hood of these unusual cars? Believe it or not, most funny cars are running with the help of a top fuel engine. That means that you’ll get that 330 mph movement, the 11,000-horsepower, and the rip-roaring excitement.
Understand your ride to understand the race
Drag racing isn’t as simple as it may seem. Drag race drivers possess a lot of skill, a lot of knowledge, and an awareness of the best engine for drag racing depending on the class. Understand the world of drag racing by getting to know the different types of drag racing engines. Are you into drag racing for entertainment? We can’t say we blame you! Take a look at our entertainment
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