Take a look at this, Import vs Domestic War Ignites at the 2025 World Cup Finals, Day 1 Delivers Insane Speeds & Close Calls at MIR!
The 2025 Import vs Domestic World Cup Finals roared to life at Maryland International Raceway, kicking off with one of the most hyped opening days in recent drag racing history. From 5-second missiles to sideways saves at 200+ mph, the action proved once again why MIR is the battleground where legends are built and rivalries explode.
Let’s dive into everything that went down on Day 1 — testing, tuning, drama, and smoking-hot passes from the world’s fastest imports and domestics.
🏁 Electric Start — Fans Pack MIR
“Welcome to possibly the biggest race of the year… If you aren’t here, I got you!”
The energy was electric from the moment the cameras started rolling. Fans flooded the stands, drivers staged up early, and tuners hustled as teams prepared for a weekend of war between boosted imports and thundering American muscle.
🚀 Big Power Early: 5-Second Bangers Hit!
Testing or not — teams came swinging:
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Eric Laere: 🔥 5.73 @ 248 mph
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Multiple 5.7-5.9 second passes follow
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Imports and domestics trading blows with 230+ mph trap speeds
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Rotaries, Supras, Foxbody Mustangs, and Firebirds all rolling out aggressive
Early hits showed one thing clearly: everyone came prepared for records.
💥 Close Calls & Wild Saves
The high-stakes horsepower didn’t come without danger. Several drivers got loose:
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A Foxbody kissed the wall but saved disaster
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Smoke clouds and shutdowns forced smart early lifts
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Track conditions tested setups, especially for RWD high-boost platforms
Reaction time, experience, and razor-sharp instincts kept cars in one piece as teams dialed in power.
🔥 Imports Bring the Heat
From high-revving Hondas to screaming RX-8 rotaries, the imports weren’t backing down:
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6.21 @ 225 mph
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6.81 @ 199 mph
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Wild Supras planting power and lifting early to play safe
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Rotary machines screaming through the traps with crowd-pleasing passes
The sound alone? Pure adrenaline.
🇺🇸 Domestic Muscle Strikes Back
American steel showed up mean & ready:
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Foxbodies swinging for big numbers
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GT500 entries flexing horsepower
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Real deal Pontiac Firebird making a clean 7.35 @ 186 mph
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Big-block and boosted V8s roaring down MIR’s legendary surface
Fans on both sides of the aisle had reasons to cheer.
🛠️ Testing & Strategy — Championship Mindset
Day 1 was all about data collection and tone setting:
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Some drivers lifted early, knowing the big shots come tomorrow
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Others pushed limits early to claim psychological advantage
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Teams adapting to track temp and grip in real-time
The smartest racers weren’t trying to win Friday — they were preparing to dominate Sunday.
👀 Drivers to Watch Going Into Qualifying
Based on early hits:
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Eric Laere — serious contender
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Hard-charging MK3 Supras
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Firebird crowd favorite
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Mustang camp showing depth across X275 & small-tire platforms
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Rotary crews coming in loud and ready
Sunday might break hearts — and records.
