MISSION: COMPETITIVE NHRA FACTORY SHOWDOWN DRAGPAK

Where it took us…on this mission, arguably one of the most challenging in helping others G3 Hemi powered dreams come true, Raymond Nash set the bold goal of helping he, his family and Team Underdawg Racing further improve and take their ‘21 Drag Pak into a full season of racing in the very, very tough and hyper competitive NHRA Factory Showdown, competing with teams blessed with a ton of experience, talent and resources, and those willing to do whatever it takes to win. He didn’t just want to compete, he wanted by year end (or as soon as possible 😀) to be a top five player in qualifying with a real chance at the coveted Wally, ideally to put his family in the winner’s circle and to finish in the top ten in points.
We went and got his car in mid January and then changed, the engine, transmission, torque converter, rear gear, improved the rear housing, changed the control system, display, data acquisition and rewired it quickly by melding existing wiring and ‘21 Drag Pak wiring together. And, we made it to Gainesville for the first race.
Six outings later, we had found problems in / potential improvements with and had improved many, many more aspects of his car and were now we ready for the biggest race of the year, Indy. There, he qualified in the top five, made his way through 4 rounds and into the fifth and final round of the Big Go (in only his second US Nationals appearance). In a heartbreaking close to the race, another electrical gremlin, one that was on our hit list but not yet exorcised, struck and the car would not start, he finished as the runner up. Proving with no doubt that the Wally and the winners circle were now within reach.
Closing the year in the top ten in points and going into 2025 with that same intense desire to get there, lightning fast reaction times and with his growing experience and ability to drive a wheels up 7 second ride, we have little doubt those goals are in his near future, and while we won’t be supporting their program next year, you will still hear us cheering as we watch Team Underdawg Racing get it done.
Blackbird Performance carries a wealth of real drag racing experience and although our specialty is the Drag Pak platform within NHRA Factory Stock and Factory X classes we can also take your street car from mild to wild!
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