Take a look at this, Jimmy Taylor’s Future Plans After a Historic 3.38-Second 240 MPH Record Run!
Jimmy Taylor has just rewritten the record books. At Maryland International Raceway, the Tennessee-based Pro Mod standout rocketed to a jaw-dropping 3.387-second, 240.29 mph blast in his twin-turbo ’69 Camaro — resetting the doorslammer world record in the eighth-mile.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s next for Taylor, his goals, and what this means for the drag-racing world.
🏁 The Milestone
Taylor’s run wasn’t a fluke. With help from tuner/engine-builder Carl Stevens Jr., the team methodically ramped up performance:
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Previous best: 3.454 s at 234.09 mph
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Then 3.430 s at 237.09 mph
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Finally 3.387 s at 240.29 mph — the firstdoorslammer to crack 3.30s and 240 mph in the eighth-mile.
Taylor says the pass still hasn’t fully sunk in:
“Oh, it still ain’t really set in, man … we didn’t get lucky. We worked for every thousandth.”
📍 What’s Next: Big Ambitions
Now that he owns the eighth-mile record, Taylor and his team are setting their sights even higher:
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First target: Break the quarter-mile doorslammer barrier — aim for a sub-5-second pass in a quarter-mile. Secondary goal: Push numbers into the 320’s or even 250 mph range in the eighth-mile as data supports.
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He’s already committed to the high-profile Haltech World Cup Finals, where the conditions (track, prep, atmosphere) are optimized for record attempts.
🔧 Key Moves Behind the Scenes
Taylor’s record run wasn’t just power — it was precision. Some of the highlights:
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The Camaro is powered by a twin-turbo bullet from Stevens’ Xtreme Racing Engines, with top-tier components (Precision turbos, Rossler transmission, Neal Chance converter).
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They emphasised chassis confidence, reliability, and data-driven tuning rather than just chasing numbers.
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Taylor says one of the biggest risks now: “I’ve been on the phone with Frank Papp at Hoosier asking if the tires will take it.” Traction and safety at this level matter more than ever.
📌 Why This Matters for Drag Racing
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Taylor’s run resets what a “doorslammer” is capable of in the eighth-mile — and sets the stage for a potential breakthrough in the quarter-mile.
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It raises the bar for chassis / tire / suspension engineering in high-power, no-compromises builds.
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For fans and teams alike, it demonstrates that grassroots-style innovation and extreme performance can still make history.
✅ Final Take
Jimmy Taylor isn’t resting on his record. With his team locked in, the next chapter is clear: go deeper into the quarter-mile, smash new numbers, and redefine expectations for doorslammer performance. In his words:
“We want the quarter-mile record… I think it’s got a 3.29 in it if the chassis holds.”
