As the automotive world is on the rise, the drag racing world is constantly evolving as well. That new technology enables astounding performance and better spectacles that deserves our attention. And as better spectacles are in store, also new world records are being shattered. There are numerous manufacturers and sport teams that are contributing to the drag racing scene. However, what grasped our attention today is one particular team that we have already written about it in the past. They are the world record holders for a fastest import car with only 5.773 at 247 mph! They are the Bahrain based EkanooRacing team! And guess what? They are testing their monstrous Toyota GT86 in the US right now! And that is not all, after the testing sessions, they are going to compete in several events across the country!
The EkanooRacing team has built some of the greatest vehicles that come from the Middle East! This team has truly managed to achieve what was considered the impossible. Beside the amazing import world record, they hold the record as the fastest Nitrous Pro car! They also even hold the record as the fastest IRS equipped Supra!
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EkanooRacing were testing at first in Florida at the Orlando Speed World Dragway! It was a private test done behind closed doors so they can find the right setup for their endeavors on American soil. And the testing results are outstanding as well. They managed to complete a 1/8 mile with a time of 3.97 at 180mph with their Toyota GT86! But wait till you hear how their testing session on a ¼ miles lap went!
Before being called to the press, they decided to do a complete ¼ miles lap. The result was outstanding. They managed to do the fastest run ever in the United States with an import car! The new record is 5.89 at 245MPH! Not bad for a testing run huh?
But the best is yet to come! So, stay tuned with musclecarszone.com as EkanooRacing is going to compete against the best of America!
Finally, watch another 2JZ powered Toyota as it sets all kinds of records in Hungary!
