In the world of Super Comp, there is a wide range of opinions, studies and research that allow us to enter a universe full of possibilities and discoveries. From its origins to the present, Super Comp has sparked the interest and curiosity of experts and hobbyists alike. In this article, we will explore the various aspects that make Super Comp a fascinating and relevant topic today. From its impact on society to its influence in different areas of daily life, we will immerse ourselves in a fascinating journey to understand its importance and relevance in the modern world.
Super Comp (or Quick Rod) is the fastest of the heads-up Super classes (8.90 index). Super Comp is composed primarily of dragsters. Engine, chassis and body modifications are virtually unlimited, though all entries must adhere to NHRA or IHRA safety standards. Four and six-cylinder-powered entries may have a minimum weight of 1,000 pounds; all others cannot weigh less than 1,350 pounds.
Most Super Comp or Quick Rod cars are capable of running well under the 8.90 index, but they use a number of electronic aids, including a timer and an adjustable throttle (also known as a throttle stop), to run as close to the index as possible without breaking out.[1] In the IHRA, the class is called Quick Rod. It is the fastest of the three Rod Classes. Besides dragsters, there are also doorslammers, altereds and roadsters.
At race tracks where the altitude is above 1,500 feet above sea level (mostly in Divisions 5, 6, and 7 in the NHRA), tracks will have an Altitude Correction Factor multiplied into the index time. The index time will be multiplied by the Altitude Correction Factor to obtain the official time used by the NHRA. At The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the index is 9.05 seconds.