Chip King Shatters NHRA Pro Mod 5.50-Second Barrier in St. Louis
Chip King made history by breaking the NHRA Pro Mod's 5.50-second barrier at an event held in St. Louis.
St. Louis, MO, October 6, 2026 — Chip King has achieved a significant milestone in drag racing, becoming the first to break the NHRA Pro Mod’s 5.50-second barrier. The historic run took place at an event held in St. Louis.
The achievement marks a new benchmark for performance in the highly competitive NHRA Pro Mod class, a category known for its powerful machines and close racing. Breaking the 5.50-second mark signifies a notable advancement in speed and technology within the sport.
Details regarding the specific event, the date of the record-breaking run, or the exact time recorded were not immediately available. The NHRA Pro Mod category features a diverse range of drag racing vehicles, including supercharged, nitrous-assisted, and turbocharged machines, all competing under strict regulations to ensure fair competition while pushing the boundaries of performance.
The driver, Chip King, is now recognized for this pioneering performance. Information about his racing history, the team behind the record-breaking car, or the implications of this new performance threshold for future races and records was not provided in the summary. The event location in St. Louis has become the backdrop for this moment in NHRA history.
Further details about the conditions of the track, the specific vehicle used by King, or any other competitors involved in setting or challenging this record were not disclosed. The NHRA sanctions various professional drag racing classes, with Pro Mod being one of its premier categories.
This record-breaking performance by Chip King is anticipated to set a new target for competitors in the NHRA Pro Mod class moving forward. The exact response from other teams and drivers to this new benchmark has yet to be seen.
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