Cleetus McFarland’s Pro Mod Camaro, known as “Eagle,” has roared back into the spotlight with a record-breaking performance that cements its place among the fastest radial-tire cars in the world. During a late-night test session ahead of the World Cup Finals in Maryland, the twin-turbo Hemi-powered machine stormed down the quarter-mile with a stunning 5.77-second pass at 257 mph, marking what the team believes to be a new top-speed record for a radial-equipped car.
The testing session began cautiously after several months of downtime. With new gearing — switching from a 3.40 to a 3.25 rear ratio — the setup allowed Eagle to carry speed deeper into the run. Early shakedowns produced promising short times, with the team steadily refining boost, fuel, and chassis adjustments throughout the evening. Under the guidance of tuner Jamie Miller and the Red Hat Mafia crew, each pass delivered incremental gains, including a 3.98 at 199 mph to the eighth mile before culminating in the record-setting full pull.
The Camaro’s final pass showcased both raw power and precision. Launching with a 1.06-second sixty-foot time and a 3.87 at 205 to the eighth, the car charged through the finish at 257 mph — all on radial tires. Despite one parachute failing to deploy properly, McFarland brought the car safely to a stop after completing the fastest radial-speed run ever recorded.
Behind the scenes, the team fine-tuned nearly every element of the combination. Boost levels climbed past 60 psi, the suspension was adjusted to keep the nose controlled without scrubbing momentum, and weight distribution was rebalanced to maximize traction.
With the Camaro now deep into the five-second zone, McFarland’s team is preparing for the World Cup Finals in Maryland, aiming to refine Eagle’s performance and chase additional records before the season’s end.
