Listen up race fans, Don Nase and his turbocharged ECOtec GM dragster went up to the I.H.R.A Torco Race Fuels Nitro Jam, which held its “President's Cup Nationals.” To say the least, Don went up there and represented what GM and the Sport Compact scene has evolved into.

First, let’s break down what Don went up against. The class he ran in is the Top Dragster class. Now this class is primarily dominated by old-school, big-block and small-block motors that are supercharged or spraying nitrous. Normally to qualify in this class with these big-displacement engines, you need something like a 7.10-second elapsed time.

Yeah … VERY FAST!


Now here comes Don's turbocharged ECOtec four cylinder. Not only did he raise some eyebrows, but he was definitely seen as a big underdog. By the way, this was the first turbocharged car to ever run in this class, let alone a turbocharged four cylinder! Qualifying took place Friday and Saturday and not only did Don come in and qualify, but he also did it with a 6.67-second run at 199 mph. This garnered him the number six spot out of 39 cars.