Drag racing has a long history in the U.S. A big part of that history is the rebuilding of production cars into drag racers. Many drivers and race teams would purchase a stock vehicle from a dealer. Then, the team would almost completely dismantle the car taking out all of the nonessential components. The teams would then rebuild it using some of the parts that they purchased alongside other parts that they acquired from other dealers. Finally, the team would tune the car to perfection. Dodge wants to get in on the fun and build its own drag racer. The Dodge Demon is the first factor built street legal drag racer, and it is making a big impression in the racing industry. Are you ready for the Demon?
Finally, a Street Legal Production Racer
The biggest problem with drag racing is that it used to require two or more separate vehicles to participate. The racer can be entered into closed track races, but they were almost never allowed on normal roads. Dragsters have different setups that do not make them agile or safe enough for regular street driving. So, racers needed a separate vehicle to tow the racer to and from the track. The Dodge Demon is street legal, meaning that it can drive on regular roads provided that it has the right tires. Fortunately, all Demons come with a replacement pair of rear tires so that it can drive on regular roads legally.
You Pay Just for What You Need
One of the biggest benefits to getting a Dodge Demon is that Dodge will strip most of it for you. Racing crews often spent a lot of money and time on equipment that they eventually removed from their vehicles. In drag racing, weight makes a huge difference in lap times. Dodge will help you by stripping the Demon down to its essentials. That way, you are only paying for what you need, and you can save hours of prep time that would have been used to strip the car.
Higher Performance from the Start
Since the Demon is prepped and built to higher performance specifications, your crew will start with a much better car. Further modifications are still possible to bring it up to your performance standards. However, it is possible to compete with the Dodge Demon with the factory systems and settings. This will make a big difference in your performance since any modifications that you make will start from a higher starting point. You could get excessively high-performance numbers if you know what you are doing.
Since the Dodge Demon was built to be a legal driving car, you will save a lot of money on towing and prep equipment. This translates to more time and resources to put into your modifications. Ultimately, the Dodge Demon could radically change the way that drag racers are acquired and designed. If it is possible to make one in a factory that can handle both normal driving and racing, then there may be a significant shift in the industry where more racers are made for streets as well. Either way, the Dodge Demon is best understood by experiencing it yourself at a nearby Dodge dealer.
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