At the Halloween Classic at Summit Motorsports Park, Chris Schneider shocked the audience by winning the Dart Machinery Air Show wheelstand contest with his Top Dragster, a car typically seen in traditional drag racing. Despite his unexpected entry into the contest midway, Schneider’s dragster performed spectacularly, capturing attention on social media for its impressive vertical launch. He didn’t originally plan to enter, but recalled previous attempts by others and decided to give it a shot—aiming for distance rather than height.

The victory not only earned him a $1,000 prize but also the honors for both the “Highest” and “Farthest” wheelstands. Though his car suffered some damage, including bent A-arms and blown tires, he managed to participate in Super Pro bracket racing the following day, achieving three rounds before the damage caught up.

Schneider’s dragster, equipped with a 565-cubic-inch big block engine, has consistently performed wheelstands throughout the season. During the memorable event, activating the nitrous led to an unexpectedly high ascent while he focused on controlling the landing. After the landing, despite some damage to the chassis, he was able to quickly return to competition.

Looking ahead, Schneider plans to modify his dragster with a front suspension and wheelie bar to manage future wheelstands better. Supported by his business and various sponsors, he’s set on enhancing his vehicle’s performance for the upcoming season.



Source: www.dragzine.com