Torque Tuesday: 1961 Corvette Drag Car

The Build Of A True Drag Beast

For this Torque Tuesday, we’re spotlighting one of the wildest builds in the shop right now—a 1961 Corvette Drag Car that mixes classic Corvette lines with serious strip-ready hardware. This thing is built to turn heads in the pits and put down real numbers on the track.

Big Block Power, Built To Run

  • Big Block Grimes Built Racing Engine: Serious drag-strip power with the kind of torque that makes this ’61 feel anything but old.
  • 900 Horsepower: Tuned on 93 octane at just 6 psi of boost—set up for strong, reliable power with room to grow if you ever want to turn it up.

Built For The Strip

  • Hoosier Drag Tires: Putting the power to the pavement where it counts.
  • Full Fiberglass Body: Classic Corvette curves with serious weight savings.
  • Parachute Stop: When you’re trapping big speeds, good brakes aren’t enough—you need a chute.
  • Roll Cage & Racing Seatbelts: Safety gear to match the horsepower, keeping the driver protected on every pass.

Race-Ready Interior & Electronics

  • IQ3 Dash: Clean, race-focused digital display that puts all the critical data right in front of the driver.
  • Purpose-Built Cockpit: No fluff—just what you need to stage, launch, and stay in control down the track.

Why We Love This Build

  • Classic Corvette styling with a full drag car attitude.
  • A combination of old-school looks and modern race tech.
  • Built to be used—not just parked under show lights.

Have a classic you want to turn into a track monster, or a drag car that needs updated safety, wiring, or tuning? Torque Motorsports can help with everything from power upgrades to full chassis and safety setups. Contact Torque Motorsports to talk about your next race build.

Author: Brandon Hurst-Torque Motorsports

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