
It’s not the speed that matters most – it’s the elapsed time. The cars that race in this class typically hit 165 to 175 mph in the traps, but speeds can range anywhere from 150 to 190 mph. In fact, that’s why most of the people who race in this class like Super Comp. To be competitive in the Super Comp class, you don’t need the fastest car in the field. Most racers are running a single four-barrel Dominator-style carburetor, although a few are using injectors on their engines.

The Super Comp drag racing class runs on a 8.90 time limit, with essentially no rules regarding engine displacement, carburetion or type of vehicle.Įngines can burn either gasoline or alcoho, but no nitro or nitrous.Įngines can be naturally aspirated or boosted with a blower.
