By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 25, 2019 There is just something symbolic about seeing a white Tesla Model 3 Performance taking on modified, smoke-belching diesel racers on the drag strip. Perhaps it’s a notable sign of the changing times, or perhaps it’s a wake-up call to automotive enthusiasts who still doubt the electric revolution. …
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By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 18, 2019 Even before it received Tesla’s “‘Raven” updates, the Model S P100D is already a monster on the drag strip. Equipped with two electric motors and a hefty 100 kWh battery pack, the pre-Raven Tesla Model S P100D broke electric car stereotypes when it regularly outran supercars, thanks …
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By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 27, 2019 The Universal Technical Institute Friday Night Drags event at the Texas Motor Speedway is a celebration of cars that are incredibly quick off the line and dominating in a straight line. The event, which recently held its finals for this season, played host to powerful muscle cars, …
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