
Promodifieds
Once described as Pro Stock cars on steroids, Pro Mod has become
a fan favorite at NHRA events over the past few seasons. Pro
Mod cars are full-bodied, left-hand driver vehicles which are
very loosely based on production models. Colorfully painted
and wholly unpredictable, the Pro Mod class is reminiscent of
the early days of Funny Car racing. Pro Mod’s appeal stems
from the wide variety of body styles that are favored by competitors.
Those bodies include everything from ’53 Studebakers to
’05 Corvettes and virtually everything in between. Some
of the other popular models include the ’63 Corvette,
’57 Chevy, ’66 Mustang, and ’69 Camaro. Since
there are few rules governing aerodynamic enhancements, Pro
Mod cars often feature radical body modifications including
stretched wheelbases and oversized rear spoilers. Under the
current rules,Pro Mod engines can be either supercharged, turbocharged,
or utilize nitrous oxide, though most competitors prefer to
run a supercharged combination, which is fueled by methanol.
Similar to the power plants found in Top Alcohol Funny Cars,
a competitive Pro Mod engine can produce in excess of 2,500
horsepower. Most Pro Mod racers use a three-speed planetary-type
transmission and an adjustable multi disc clutch, which helps
them tune the car to suit track conditions. Thanks to a liberal
rules package, that allows unlimited cubic inch engine for nitrous
oxide engines and few restrictions on supercharger overdrive,
Pro Mod cars have ran well into the 5-Second Zone.
Full Suspension + Short Wheel-base + 2,700 Horse Power = REAL
EXCITEMENT!

