This Charger Hellcat, lightly modified, is unstoppable at the drag strip.
Although drag racing an automatic transmission car might seem easy, it takes a lot of skill to achieve a flawless run. Drag racing is more than just putting your foot on the ground and driving straight. It requires a lot of skill. Drag racing is about reacting quickly and understanding how your car will gain traction from the start line. Drag racing is all about finding the right balance between power and not spinning too hard, or you lose time.
Aftermarket wheels are used on the Charger in this video. They also have drag strip-focused radials which seem to improve traction. These rubber compounds are track-focused and allow drivers to have the grip they need to propel their car off the line. The yellow front splitter guards were also purchased by the Charger owner. However, they have not been dyno-proven at the time this article was written.
The Charger Hellcat beat out the C7 Corvette Z06 and BMW M5, as well as an S197 Mustang GT GT. A stock Charger Hellcat can run a quarter-mile in 11.9 seconds. However, the owner of this aftermarket car has been consistently running 10-second quarters. This setup is combined with an experienced driver will produce impressive results. You can make your Hellcat more traction by making a few simple adjustments. It will be almost impossible to beat on the drag strip.