Camaro Falls Victim to Slick No Prep Surface, Hits Wall
No prep racing is exciting to watch, but when massive horsepower is part of the equation, it’s also very dangerous.
No prep drag racing has blown up in recent years, quickly becoming everyone’s favorite alternative to street racing. This is largely due to the fact that the track is, well, not prepped like a traditional one would be. Thus, there isn’t a bunch of sticky compound or rubber already covering the asphalt. This is done to mimic conditions you’ll find on an actual street, of course. But for this poor first-gen Camaro, that slick surface turned out to be a curse.
No prep features more than its fair share of crashes. Which only adds to the excitement for spectators. But we’re guessing the driver of this Camaro is at least second-guessing his decision to participate. It’s pretty painful for us to watch, too, because this thing is, well, was downright gorgeous.
The nitrious-fed, 632-cube engine promises to give him a chance against the Pro Mod C7 Corvette in the other lane. But those dreams, shall we say, quickly hit a wall.
Making matters worse, the ‘Vette had already put a massive gap on the Camaro before it lost control. This one had the looks of a proper spanking pretty much from the green light. It just got much, much worse when the Camaro took a turn to the left and hit the wall, the impact sending it into the other lane.
Which also means that the Corvette’s large lead was somewhat of a blessing. Had this been a close race, this wreck might have been much worse. Now we just hope that the gorgeous old Camaro can be saved!
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