Tickets On Sale For Houston’s CarSafe Dragpalooza VIII And Bristol’s Spring Drags III

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Josh

Royal Purple Raceway

Fans can now secure their spot at the first two stops on the 2012 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Tour.

The ADRL announced on Thursday that tickets are now available for purchase for the first race of the 2012 season, CarSafe Dragpalooza VIII, which takes place on March 30-31 at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston, and the second race, the Spring Drags III, which takes place on April 20-21 and marks the ADRL’s first trip to Bristol Dragway.

It is the first two of 10 stops on the 2012 ADRL Tour and the first two races to showcase the revolutionary new ADRL SuperCar Showdown.

Tickets are $15 per day for adults. Children 12-under are admitted free. Parking for each event is $10 per day.

A special two-day full event ticket can be purchased for just $25, enabling fans to enjoy the full Friday and Saturday ADRL experience, including the new ADRL SuperCar Showdown, at a discounted rate.

A special online deal is also available for fans interested in purchasing a motorhome space for the highly-anticipated two-day event. Limited trackside motorhome spots for the weekend are available for $125, while second row motorhome spaces can be purchased for $75.

In addition to experiencing the world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league, all tickets include special VIP pit access, giving fans the opportunity to meet their favorite drivers and teams.

Along with the incredible side-by-side action that has made the ADRL a memorable and record-breaking league, the ADRL will have plenty of new additions for fans heading into 2012.

CarSafe Dragpalooza VIII will mark the first time the ADRL’s Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman and Pro Modified classes have raced at Royal Purple Raceway, while the event will also mark the debut of the new ADRL SuperCar Showdown, which has quickly drawn rave reviews. The ADRL SuperCar Showdown will showcase the latest factory-produced, dealership-available automobiles in all-out drag racing with no handicap starts or performance restrictions, making it a must-see class at each ADRL Tour stop.

The Spring Drags III will also mark the first time the ADRL has raced at historic Bristol Dragway.

With an expanded manufacturer midway, special exhibition jet car runs and driver autograph sessions, fans can expect maximum value from their ticket purchase.

“The ADRL will have more cars than it ever has before in 2012, which means fans will see non-stop action and the best events the ADRL has ever offered,” ADRL Executive Vice President Jeff Fortune said.

“We have always worked hard to provide the best action in drag racing while also remaining the best deal in drag racing.”

To purchase tickets to CarSafe Dragpalooza VIII or the Spring Drags III, visit www.adrl.us/schedule/tickets.

Tickets can also be purchased by calling the Royal Purple Raceway Ticket Center at (281) 383-2666 or the Bristol Dragway ticket office at (423) BRISTOL (274-7865).

ADRL CARSAFE DRAGPALOOZA VIII FACT SHEET

WHAT: CarSafe Dragpalooza VIII is the first of 10 events on the 2012 ADRL Tour. Includes nine professional drag racing classes: Top Sportsman, Pro Modified, Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous and Pro Extreme, as well as the new SuperCar Showdown, Pro Junior Dragster and special exhibition jet car runs.

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, March 30-31, 2012

WHERE: Royal Purple Raceway

SCHEDULE (Subject to change; all times local)

FRIDAY: Gates Open at 10 a.m. Qualifying Round 1 at 12 p.m.; Qualifying Round 2 at 3:30 p.m.; Qualifying Round 3 at 6:30 p.m.; Jet Car at 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY: Gates Open at 10 a.m.; Qualifying Round 4 at 12 p.m.; Eliminations Round 1 at 3:30 p.m.; Jet Car at 9 p.m. Final Eliminations at 9:30 p.m.

TICKETS: On sale now at www.adrl.us/schedule/tickets or by calling the Royal Purple Raceway Ticket Center at (281) 383-2666. Friday Adult $15; Saturday Adult $15; Full Event Pass Adult $25; All Kids 12-Under Free; General Parking $10/day. All tickets include ADRL VIP pit pass.

CONTACT: To contact the ADRL, call (855) 277-2375 or e-mail info@adrl.us. Contact Royal Purple Raceway at (281) 383-7223.

ADRL SPRING DRAGS III FACT SHEET

WHAT: The Spring Drags III are the second of 10 events on the 2012 ADRL Tour. Includes nine professional drag racing classes: Top Sportsman, Pro Modified, Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Extreme 10.5, Pro Nitrous and Pro Extreme, as well as the new SuperCar Showdown, Pro Junior Dragster and special exhibition jet car runs.

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, 2012

WHERE: Bristol Dragway

SCHEDULE (Subject to change; all times local)

FRIDAY: Gates Open at 10 a.m. Qualifying Round 1 at 12 p.m.; Qualifying Round 2 at 3:30 p.m.; Qualifying Round 3 at 6:30 p.m.; Jet Car at 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY: Gates Open at 10 a.m.; Qualifying Round 4 at 12 p.m.; Eliminations Round 1 at 3:30 p.m.; Jet Car at 9 p.m. Final Eliminations at 9:30 p.m.

TICKETS: On sale now www.adrl.us/schedule/tickets or by calling the Bristol Dragway ticket office at (423) 274-7865.

Friday Adult $15; Saturday Adult $15; Full Event Pass Adult $25; All Kids 12-Under Free; General Parking $10/day. All tickets include ADRL VIP pit pass.

CONTACT: To contact the ADRL, call (855) 277-2375 or e-mail info@adrl.us. Contact Bristol Dragway at (423) 989-6933.

Bristol Dragway

(Photos by ADRL/Richards)

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Randy Bryan’s New Pro Extreme Turbo ’70 Chevelle From JBRC!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Josh


Your agent continues to be blown away with the crop of photos of new cars that continue to show up in his Inbox.
The latest is a sure head-turner and one of the more unique cars your agent has seen in quite some time.

As you can see above, this Pro Extreme car is something else. It belongs to Randy Bryan, who expects to debut the ’70 Chevelle at the ADRL season-opening race on March 30-31 at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston.

It comes from Jerry Bickel Race Cars, which always does an amazing job, but this car goes a stretch beyond unique.
In addition to the body style, the car will also be a turbo-powered car, and will be getting the twin-turbo treatment shortly.

From what your agent gathered, Bryan hopes to test the car before Dragpalooza VIII in Houston. It’s going to be a car to watch – for a number of reasons – that is for sure.

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ADRL Top Sportsman Ready To Shine In 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Josh

There is incredible anticipation surrounding the Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman class as the 2012 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season prepares to begin.

It will mark the first full season for the popular class in the ADRL and the world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league has also taken numerous steps to make the Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman class in the ADRL even more unique and innovative.

For beginners, the TS class, like every other professional class in the ADRL, will have a championship points race encompassing all 10 events on the 2012 ADRL Tour.

The season begins on March 30-31 at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston, the first of 10 opportunities for Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman drivers to rack up points en route to a possible championship.

The championship points fund in Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman includes an impressive $10,000 payout to the driver who accumulates the most points over the 10 events, earning the world championship.

Payouts in the championship fund will be paid out to the top 10 finishers in the points standings.

In addition to earning points based on performance at each ADRL event, there is a unique and highly advantageous opportunity for drivers to earn participation points.

The ADRL revamped its participation points system for all classes, including Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman.

Drivers will earn 25 participation points at each event should they make a qualifying attempt. They can also earn an extra 250 points for attending all 10 events, meaning a driver could earn 500 points by simply making a qualifying run at each of the 10 events in 2012.

It’s also 500 points that could go a long way to determining a world champion.

“This really puts an emphasis on making all the races in order to have a chance to win a world championship. Each race is going to be important,” ADRL President Tim McAmis said.

Points at each event are awarded as follows: 500 to winner; 400 to runner-up; 300 to semifinalist; 200 to quarterfinalist; 100 for qualifying.

As far as event payouts for each event, the winner will get $3,000, runner-up gets $1,500, semifinalists get $500, quarterfinalists earn $400 and qualifiers will get $300.

To view full payout information, visit www.adrl.us/competition/purse.

In addition, a huge Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman event will take place during an ADRL weekend during the first half of the 2012 season. This special race will offer one of the largest payouts ever posted in the history of Top Sportsman racing.

Next, the ADRL is anticipating such strong turnouts at each event, it announced it will go to a 32-car qualifying field if 32 or more drivers show up to participate in Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman at any event.

“I know there’s been a lot of racers and fans expecting some huge car counts in Top Sportsman at a lot of events, so we want to make sure all of these drivers know that if 32 or more cars show up at any of our 10 races, we will do a 32-car qualifying field,” McAmis said.

In addition to the impressive event and championship payouts for the class, McAmis also said the list of contingency sponsors continues to grow at a rapid rate.

“We have a lot of commitments from companies and there are new contingency agreements coming in each day. It’s going to continue to grow and the number will be significant for all classes, including TS, by the time the 2012 season begins,” McAmis said. “A lot of companies want to be involved and we will release each contingency sponsor when it becomes official.”

Contingency postings can be seen at www.adrl.us/sponsors/contingency.

Lastly, all drivers planning to race in Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman in 2012 will need to have an ADRL license. To download a 2012 ADRL License Application, visit www.adrl.us/competition/rules.

To download the ADRL General Regulations, which also explains the points breakdown, or to download the Top Sportsman Rulebook for 2012, visit www.adrl.us/competition/rules.

(Photos by ADRL/Richards)

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Greg Lair’s New 2012 Top Sportsman Camaro From JHRC!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Josh

For an outstanding weekend treat, your agent had to pass along these incredible spy photos of Greg Lair’s new 2012 Camaro he will be driving in the ADRL’s Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman class.

Built by Jerry Haas Race Cars, this one will certainly be an eye-catcher and your agent can’t wait to see it in action. He’ll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.



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Fineline Graphics Named Official Sign And Graphics Company Of ADRL

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Josh

With more than 20 years of experience of working in the drag racing industry, Fineline Graphics has been involved with the sport since the company was created.

Starting in 2012, Fineline will also be the Official Sign and Graphics Company of the ADRL

The world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league announced the partnership on Friday, making Fineline the ADRL’s official choice for all its sign and graphics needs.

“We’ve been in drag racing industry since the inception of Fineline. There’s a strong drag racing culture in our business,” Fineline Vice President/General Manager Steve Johnson said.

“We know the industry very well and drag racing is near and dear to our hearts. The ADRL has a lot to offer and it’s a great organization. I’ve always enjoyed the racing there, and we all look forward to working with them and their teams in 2012.”

Fineline will produce all signage and vinyl banners for the ADRL, as well as a number of other items that will be prominently featured on the 2012 ADRL Tour, which begins March 30-31 at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston.

With one of the widest varieties of printing equipment in the graphics industry, Fineline is also able to produce a large number of items for interested ADRL teams, drivers and sponsors, including vehicle wraps, trailer wraps, hero cards, track signage, vinyl banners, key rings and an extensive number of other items.

“We are definitely looking forward to being involved with the ADRL community in providing any graphics support they would need,” Johnson said. “We probably have some of the best printing equipment a graphics company can provide, and we can work with teams on any type of promotional item they might need as well.”

Established in 1990, the Denver-based company has quickly become a marquee choice for those who need state of the art graphics.

From the design and concept of a project to the printing, finishing and installation, Fineline is also a one-stop shop for any ADRL racing team or ADRL sponsor.

They are an official partner of the Denver Broncos and their drag racing background dates back to the company’s inception.

Johnson has more than 25 years of racing experience, adding further credibility to the company’s impressive drag racing sign and graphics expertise.

“We are extremely excited to be working with Fineline and have them as our Official Sign and Graphics Company for the 2012 ADRL season,” ADRL President Tim McAmis said.

“They’ve already done a tremendous job on a number of projects for the ADRL and it’s a top-notch team who have an incredible eye for detail. I strongly encourage any ADRL team or sponsor who needs a wrap, signage, banners or any special graphics to contact Steve and his fantastic team at Fineline.”

For more information on Fineline or to get a free quote on a vehicle wrap, trailer wraps, banners, signs or the number of other services Fineline provides, visit www.finelineonestop.com, call toll-free at (800) 345-0641 or e-mail Steve Johnson sjohnson@finelineonestop.com.

To watch a video about Fineline, see below!

 

(Photo by ADRL/Richards)

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Richard Petty and the ADRL?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Josh


Well, your agent was certainly intrigued after reading a particular article on Competition Plus.

It detailed Richard Petty and his Petty’s Garage perhaps dabbling in drag racing and maybe even in the ADRL’s new SuperCar Showdown. Now, that would be amazing. The new ADRL SuperCar Showdown has certainly got a lot of attention and this is more good news in that regard.

Here’s the official word from the article:

(Greg)Steadman also said Petty’s Garage is exploring involvement in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL), especially since the recent announcement of the ADRL SuperCar Showdown.

According to the official ADRL website, the ADRL SuperCar Showdown will showcase the latest factory-produced, dealership-available automobiles in all-out drag racing with no handicap starts or performance restrictions. While current offerings from the Ford Motor Company, the Chrysler Corporation and General Motors will take center stage in the initial events, there are few limits to the variety of machines that are eligible to compete.

“We have definitely felt around and we are building some cars that will be raced in NHRA classes and there will be some that will be just used for match races at events,” Steadman said. “I have not seen the rules or anything yet (about the ADRL SuperCar). Mainly what we are focusing on right now is late model cars. The late model drag car builds, the late model aftermarket performance builds, those things how they relate to the street car, the autocross and drag racing are what we are focusing on.”

It will be interesting to see where it goes from here, but your agent can confirm that a lot of big names are interested in the ADRL’s new SuperCar Showdown.

To read the entire article, make sure you click here.

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Jerry Haas Race Cars Returns As ADRL Sponsor For 2012 Season

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Josh

Jerry Haas Race Cars returns as an ADRL sponsor for 2012

When looking back at the 2011 season in the American Drag Racing League’s (ADRL) Extreme Pro Stock (XPS) class, Jerry Haas Race Cars (JHRC) were prominently featured in the winner’s circle.

In 2012, JHRC will be just as involved with the ADRL and the XPS class.

The world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league announced on Thursday at Jerry Haas Race Cars has returned as a sponsor for the 2012 ADRL Tour, and with another large client list, Haas is very much looking forward to the 2012 ADRL season.

“I think the ADRL will continue to go to a higher level and I’m very excited to see where it goes in 2012,” Haas said. “They’re doing all the right things in all directions, whether it’s rules or safety, and I’m excited to be on board for 2012.”

A longtime standout chassis builder in the Pro Stock world, Haas and his team took that to a new level in the ADRL in 2011.

Jerry Haas

Cary Goforth debuted his new JHRC-built GXP in July and ended up with three wins and the XPS world championship, while his father, Dean, debuted a new car at the start of the season and ended up with another victory.

Add in two victories by Scott Hintz and another by Tony Gillig, and teams using cars built by JHRC ended up in the winner’s circle at seven of the eight races during a record-breaking 2011 XPS season.

In addition, Richie Stevens and his JHRC Mustang also won the Battle For The Belts, helping cap off a memorable season for Haas, who has always held the ADRL’s XPS class in high regard.

“I think it’s one of the best classes in the ADRL. All of those drivers represent themselves very well. It’s a very professional class and that’s what we need,” Haas said. “Everybody in that class is tough. You can’t miss any run.”

Other XPS drivers with a car built by JHRC include Doug Kirk, Elijah Morton, Brian Gahm, Richard Penland, Larry O’Brien, Cale Aronson and Trevor Eman, who debuted a new Mustang last year.

Kirk, Morton and Gahm will debut new cars for the 2012 season, as will John DeFlorian, who will be campaigning a new 2012 Camaro built by JHRC.

The 2012 ADRL Tour begins on March 30-31 at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston.

“With the help of Jerry Haas Race Cars, the Extreme Pro Stock class went to a whole new level in 2011 and we’re thrilled to have them return as a sponsor for 2012,” ADRL Executive Vice President Jeff Fortune said.

Haas, who started out in a modest one-car garage and now works out of a standout facility in the St. Louis area, can’t wait to see the new Camaro in action.

“I think it’s going to be amazing,” Haas said. “One thing about the new Camaro body is you can put the big tires on it and not have to rework the body. It’s just an awesome car.”

Long acknowledged as one of the best chassis builders in the sport and is a 12-time Car Craft Magazine All-Star chassis builder, Haas and JHRC are also involved in other classes. They built the current Mustang for Extreme 10.5 star Billy Glidden and have built cars for drivers in the ADRL’s new Top Sportsman class, which Haas is a huge fan of.

“I absolutely love the Top Sportsman class and I really like what the ADRL is doing with it,” Haas said. “More classes means more involvement and that helps out everyone.”

(Photos by ADRL/Richards/McCole)

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BIG Sale Going On NOW At ADRL Store!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Josh

2011 ADRL Tour T-shirt - Just $10

Your agent just found out about some incredible deals going on at the ADRL Store as it prepares for the 2012 season.

In fact, these were deals JUST announced by the ADRL Store and this massive sale is going on NOW through Friday! If it’s anything like the previous sales, you’ll want to jump on this fast because these items will go fast.
Here’s the rundown of what is on sale:

ALL Vertical Design shirts – $10

ALL 2011 ADRL TOUR shirts – $10

ALL Visors – $8

The BEST PART – Buy 3 shirts, get a visor FREE!
That’s right, buy three shirts (at $10, no less) and get a visor free of charge. Now that’s what I call a great bargain. It’s the perfect primer for the 2012 ADRL Tour, which your agent is being told will feature some outstanding new shirt and apparel items.

For now, just take advantage of this sale, going on now through Friday.

To visit the ADRL Apparel Store, go to www.adrlapparel.com

Make sure you do it before Friday ends!

Just $10!

 

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Huge Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman Event Coming!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Josh

The Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman class has already become a huge hit in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL).

Now, after uncovering some details on a major special event for the class, your agent can say that the Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman class is about to get even bigger.

Your agent has come across some inside info on a huge Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman event, which will take place during the first half of the 2012 ADRL season.

Full details will be released soon, but according to sources, the special event will offer one of the largest payouts ever posted in the history of Top Sportsman racing.

Now, that is impressive news and should get plenty of drivers interested.

It’s certainly been a month of huge news in the ADRL and this is certainly the latest bit of it, especially for the talented drivers competing in the ADRL’s Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman class.

The ADRL officially added the Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman class in July of the 2011 season. Tremendous action, car counts and side-by-side racing followed and now it appears things are going to be even bigger in 2012.

Your agent expects full details on this announcement, including dates and locations, to be released in the coming days. You can also expect to have all the info on the payout for the event as well.

Needless to say, your agent expects you to be impressed.

(Photo by ADRL/Richards)

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ADRL’s New SuperCar Showdown To Offer Competition For Manufacturers Around The Globe

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Josh

After an overwhelming reception to the announcement of its new SuperCar Showdown, the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has released details of the revolutionary category which distinguishes the class from all others in the sport. Although interpreted by some as a division that would include only the high-performance production models of traditional American manufacturers, the format of the ADRL SuperCar Showdown series will, in fact, allow vehicles from virtually any automaker in the world.

The ADRL SuperCar Showdown will showcase the latest factory-produced, dealership-available automobiles in all-out drag racing with no handicap starts or performance restrictions. While current offerings from the Ford Motor Company, the Chrysler Corporation and General Motors will take center stage in the initial events, there are few limits to the variety of machines that are eligible to compete.

ADRL President Tim McAmis is still astonished by the response from automakers, racers and fans after the initial announcement of the series.

“It’s absolutely incredible, actually,” McAmis said. “We never dreamed the ADRL SuperCar Showdown would draw this kind of attention in such a short period. The ADRL staff went from hopes of a good response to devoting all our time to answering phone calls and e-mails from sponsors, racers and even the manufacturers themselves.
“Everyone is thrilled with the fact eliminations for the class will be conducted on Saturday night at our events in front of the prime spectator crowd. They love the close relationship we plan to build with the dealership outlets. Everybody wants to be involved with the ADRL SuperCar Showdown.”

ADRL broadcast personality Bret Kepner added, “The initial excitement of the announcement centered on the thrill of seeing the Fords, Dodges and Chevys waging war. However, nowhere in our original press release did we state the ADRL SuperCar Showdown would be restricted to American cars. In fact, we have spent an inordinate amount of time to determine how many vehicles worldwide could actually be represented in this series and we’ve uncovered more than 60 different factory-produced cars that could compete in the class.”

In reality, there could be dozens more models made competitive in the ADRL SuperCar Showdown since there will be no criteria for eligibility other than production-line availability. Parity among supercharged, turbocharged and naturally-aspirated engines will be achieved by vehicle weight restrictions for each form of induction.
Since the initial events in the ADRL SCS series will include only the eight quickest qualifiers based on elapsed times recorded during qualifying sessions, Kepner, McAmis and drag racing champion Jeff Teuton quickly determined it would take a machine with a manufacturers power rating of no less than 400 horsepower to be competitive in the class.

However, the current global horsepower war among automakers has ensured most marques, no matter how obscure, are producing at least one model capable of the required power. The Ford Motor Company has no less than nine Mustangs making more than 400 horsepower from the factory and five of those are putting out more than 500, noted Kepner. Likewise, Dodge has four Challenger models and three Dodge Chargers with more than 400 horsepower, led by the DragPak V-10 Challenger at 600 horsepower. When the Viper returns to the marketplace in late 2012 under the new SRT brand, it will offer the same V-10 power plant and a V8 model.

Much attention has been directed to Chevrolet’s upcoming COPO Camaro, however, McAmis was first to offer a reminder of other Chevy offerings. The currently-produced supercharged ZL1 Camaro is rated at 580 horsepower and is a perfect fit for the class. Even the naturally-aspirated Camaro SS packs more 420 horsepower. The supercharged ZR1 Corvette is rated at more than 630 horsepower from the factory and the naturally-aspirated Z06 model is rated at more than 500 horsepower.

“There are a lot of combinations which can be made to work well in the ADRL SuperCar Showdown” drag racing champion Jeff Teuton said. “The traditional Detroit offerings have an advantage in that they’re designed specifically for straight-line competition. The fact the ADRL competes on an eighth-mile course will also make the competition a bit more equal between the supercharged, turbocharged and naturally-aspirated cars. There are a lot of possibilities.”

The list of potentially competitive production cars for the category, many previously unseen in drag racing, already has competitors discussing their options. In the world of modern supercars, the rear-wheel-drive platform is still one of the most effective. While there are plenty of marques which produce massively powerful cars costing several hundred thousand dollars each, there are several economic machines with which to compete in the ADRL SCS series. With the availability of everything from the supercharged 556-horsepower Cadillac CTS-V to the naturally-aspirated 429 hp Hyundai Equus, there seems to be a world of diversity ready to race in the ADRL SuperCar Showdown.

“The Nissan GT-R PE is one of the only six-cylinder production cars making more than 500 hundred horsepower from the factory and it appears to fit perfectly in the class,” McAmis said. “We don’t expect to see a Bugatti Veyron pulling to the starting line at the first race but, with the amazing interest expressed by the media, the sponsors and the fans, the ADRL SuperCar Showdown could evolve into a truly global battle.”

In the ADRL SuperCar Showdown series, the ADRL will utilize basic rules for safety, modification and construction. The ADRL will announce specific rules for the ADRL SuperCar Showdown in the coming weeks.
Listed below is a comparison of the current offerings of American manufacturers and many of the worlds other supercars, any of which could be potential ADRL SuperCar Showdown entries.

LEGEND

Engine:

L: Litres displacement

CI: Cubic inches displacement

SC: Supercharger

TT: Twin turbochargers

QT: Quadruple turbochargers

NA: Natural aspiration

Chassis Configuration:

FE: Front-mounted engine

ME: Mid-mounted engine

RE: Rear-mounted engine

RWD: Rear-Wheel-Drive

AWD: All-Wheel-Drive

E4WD: Electronic Four-Wheel-Drive

Transmission:

M/A: Available with both manual or automatic

Man: Manual transmission

S-A: Semi-automatic transmission

Curb Weight:

LBS: Shipping weight as reported by manufacturer

Power:

BHP: Brake Horsepower as reported by manufacturer

Price:

MSRP: Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price

(Note: Some information for vehicles not currently released is not available)

 

CHRYSLER-FORD-GENERAL MOTORS

Cadillac CTS-V

Coupe (6.2L/378.2ci SC V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man/a; 4217lbs; 556 bhp; MSRP $66,690)

Chevrolet Camaro

COPO (5.3L/323.4ci SC V8; FE; RWD; man/a; N/A lbs; N/A bhp; MSRP unknown)

COPO (7.9L/482.0ci NA V8; FE; RWD; man/a; N/A lbs; N/A bhp; MSRP unknown)

ZL1 (6.2L/378.2ci SC V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 4120lbs; 580 bhp; MSRP $54,095)

SS (6.2L/378.2ci NA V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3860lbs; 426 bhp; MSRP $31,850)

Chevrolet Corvette

ZR1 (6.2L/378.2ci SC V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3353lbs; 638 bhp; MSRP $111,600)

Z06 (7.0L/427.0ci NA V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3199lbs; 505 bhp; MSRP $75,600)

Dodge Challenger

DP10 (8.4L/512.0ci NA V10; FE; RWD; 2sp auto; 3250lbs; 600 bhp; MSRP $85,512)

SRT8 (6.4L/390.5ci NA V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 4170lbs; 470 bhp; MSRP $43,995)

SRT8 (6.1L/372.2ci NA V8; FE; RWD; 6sp auto; 4132lbs; 425 bhp; MSRP $41,230)

SRT8 (5.7L/347.8ci NA V8; FE; RWD; man/auto; 4089lbs; 405 bhp; MSRP $41,230)

Dodge Charger

SRT8 (6.4L/390.5ci NA V8; FE; RWD; 5sp auto; 4340lbs; 470 bhp; MSRP $46,825)

Stage3 (7.0L/426.0ci NA V8; FE; RWD; 5sp auto; 4381lbs; 540 bhp; MSRP unknown)

HO (7.0L/426.0ci NA V8; FE; RWD; 5sp auto; 4381lbs; 590 bhp; MSRP unknown)

Dodge Viper

SRT10 (8.7L/530.8ci NA V10; FE; RWD; 6sp man; N/A lbs; N/A bhp; MSRP unknown)

SRT8 (6.4L/530.8ci NA V10; FE; RWD; 6sp man; N/A lbs; N/A bhp; MSRP unknown)

Ford Mustang

500CJ (5.4L/329.5ci SC V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3200lbs; 550 bhp; MSRP $91,990)

(2.3L TVS2300 Supercharger Only)

GT500 (5.4L/329.5ci SC V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3820lbs; 550 bhp; MSRP $53,810)

Stage3 (5.0L/353.0cici SC V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3580lbs; 540 bhp; MSRP $59,945)

5XR (5.0L/342.0ci SC V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3681lbs; 525 bhp; MSRP $51,277)

Roush (4.6L/280.6ci SC V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3316lbs; 540 bhp; MSRP $55,218)

Roush (4.6L/280.6ci SC V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3845lbs; 436 bhp; MSRP $49,017)

P-51 (4.6L/280.6ci SC V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3845lbs; 436 bhp; MSRP $49,017)

Boss (4.9L/302.0ci NA V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3632lbs; 444 bhp; MSRP $40,310)

GT (4.9L/302.0ci NA V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man; 3632lbs; 412 bhp; MSRP $34,710)


GLOBAL SUPERCARS

Aston Martin

One-77 (7.3L/445.4ci NA V12; FE; RWD, 6sp man; 3594 lbs; 760 bhp; MSRP $2,600,000)

Vantage 12 (5.97L/360.0ci NA V12; FE; RWD, 6sp man; 3704 lbs; 510 bhp; MSRP $182,450)

Vantage 8 (4.7L/445.4ci NA V8; FE; RWD, 7sp man; 3549 lbs; 430 bhp; MSRP $138,000)

Audi

R8 GT (5.2L/317.3ci NA V10; ME; AWD, 6sp auto; 3450 lbs; 560 bhp; MSRP $196,800)

Bavarian Motor Works (BMW)

X6M (4.4L/384.4ci TT V8; FE; AWD, 6sp auto; 5247 lbs; 555 bhp; MSRP $90,395)

760Li (6.0L/366.1ci TT V12; FE; AWD, 8sp auto; 5026 lbs; 535 bhp; MSRP $137,300)

Bentley

SuperSports (6.0L/366.1ci TT W12; FE; AWD, 6sp auto; 4940 lbs; 621 bhp; MSRP $291,900)

Bugatti

Veyron SS (8.0L/488.1ci QT V16; ME; AWD, 7sp man; 4162 lbs; 1184 bhp; MSRP $2,700,000)

Ferrari

GTO (5.9L/365.9ci NA V12; ME; RWD; 6sp man; 3721lbs; 671 bhp; MSRP $383,500)

Hyundai

Equus (5.0L/305.2ci NA V8; FE; RWD, 8sp auto; 4525 lbs; 429 bhp; MSRP $65,750)

Lamborghini

Aventador (6.5L/396.5ci NA V12; ME; E4WD, 6sp s-auto; 3470 lbs; 690 bhp; MSRP $379,700)

Gallardo (5.2L/317.6ci NA V10; ME; E4WD, 6sp s-auto; 2954 lbs; 561 bhp; MSRP $237,600)

Lexus

LFA (4.8L/292.8ci NA V10; FE; RWD, 6sp s-auto; 3483 lbs; 552 bhp; MSRP $375,200)

Maserati

Quattroporte (4.7L/286.7ci NA V8; FE; RWD; 6sp man/a; 4147lbs; 433 bhp; MSRP $123,290)

Maybach

57S (6.0L/366.1ci TT V12; FE; RWD, 5sp auto; 6030 lbs; 620 bhp; MSRP $412,000)

McLaren

MP4-12C (3.8L/231.8ci TT V8; ME; RWD, 7sp man; 3084 lbs; 592 bhp; MSRP $229,000)

Mercedes-Benz

SLS AMG (6.3L/384.4ci NA V8; FE; RWD, 7sp s-auto; 3571 lbs; 563 bhp; MSRP $196,100)

CLS63 AMG (5.5L/335.6ci TT V8; FE; RWD, 7sp s-auto; 4277 lbs; 518 bhp; MSRP $113,380)

C63 AMG (6.2L/378.2ci NA V8; FE; RWD, 7sp man; 3924 lbs; 451 bhp; MSRP $174,175)

Nissan

GT-R PE (3.8L/231.8ci TT V6; FE; AWD; 6sp man; 3829lbs; 530 bhp; MSRP $89,850)

Porsche

Panamera (4.8L/292.8ci TT V8; FE; AWD, 7sp man; 4398 lbs; 550 bhp; MSRP $174,175)

911 GT2 RS (3.8L/231.8ci TT O6; RE; AWD, 7sp man; 3494 lbs; 530 bhp; MSRP $220,320)

Cayenne (4.8L/292.8ci TT V8; FE; AWD, 7sp man; 4784 lbs; 500 bhp; MSRP $107,100)

911 S (3.8L/231.8ci NA O6; RE; RWD, 7sp man; 3120 lbs; 400 bhp; MSRP $96,400)

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