Forget what you know about speed. In this jaw-dropping episode from Las Vegas, Motor283 takes you inside the NHRA Drag Racing scene with one of its living legends, Khalid AlBalooshi. He is not just racing cars. He is commanding machines that launch from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in less than a second and produce over 10000 rpm of sheer power. This is part two of our coverage of the world’s most extreme drag race, where technology, adrenaline, and precision engineering collide.
When it comes to drag racing at the highest level, nothing about the car is stock. Every single part, from the transmission housing to the carbon fiber body panels, is designed for explosive acceleration. In this episode, Khalid AlBalooshi walks us through a full breakdown of the car’s setup, including a 520 cubic inch V8 engine based on the legendary HEMI block. This custom-built machine features lightweight materials like aluminum, titanium, and magnesium for every major component, ensuring it can survive brutal G-forces and extreme thermal stress.
The engine alone costs hundreds of thousands of dollars and is backed by a full trailer of spare parts ready to be swapped in under 30 minutes. From special fuel injection systems to roll cages crafted from chromoly and carbon fiber, every element is made for one purpose: speed with safety. With such raw force, the cars rely more on parachutes than brakes to stop.
As Khalid reveals, owning and running a competitive drag racing car is a massive investment. A complete setup for just one car can range from 450000 to 500000 US dollars. That includes a brand-new chassis, engine, transmission, safety systems, and a full suite of electronics. But that is only part of the story. Top teams also carry spare engines, spare transmissions, and even spare cars, ready to be used in case of damage between runs.
It is not just about speed. It is about consistency, precision, and having the resources to stay on the track under any condition. With only 35 minutes between qualifying runs, the pit crew has to perform complete maintenance jobs, including piston swaps, fluid refills, and electrical checks. This is not just racing. It is a full-scale operation.
Want to feel the tension before the launch, hear the roar of 10000 rpm, and see what it takes to dominate the NHRA drag racing world? Join Khalid AlBalooshi and the Motor283 crew in this behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest motorsports on the planet.
Click the link to watch the full episode and dive into the explosive world of custom cars and mean engines.
Started my career in Automotive Journalism in 2015. Even though I'm a pharmacist, hanging around cars all the time has created a passion for the automotive industry since day 1.
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