Why This 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Runs 12s on Purpose

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Why Is This Hellcat Running 12s on Purpose?

Why would anyone slow down a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?

Because bracket racing isn’t simply about having the fastest car. It’s about running as close as possible to your dial-in, round after round. Consistency, reaction time and traction can be more valuable than maximum horsepower.

At Toronto Motorsports Park, we met the driver of this first-year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat competing in the 12-second bracket class.

A Hellcat Set Up for Consistency

Instead of using all the power available from its supercharged HEMI, the Hellcat is running on approximately 500 horsepower for bracket competition.

The car has also been lowered approximately 1.5 inches, its pinion angle has been adjusted and 165 pounds were added to the rear to improve traction and consistency.

This Hellcat is capable of running considerably quicker—it has previously recorded a 10.90-second pass at 126 MPH—but outright speed isn’t the objective in this class.

Can the Hellcat Win the Final Round?

After speaking with the driver and learning about the setup, we follow the Hellcat through multiple rounds of racing at Toronto Motorsports Park.

The consistent 12-second strategy works, taking the Challenger all the way into the final round.

Watch the complete interview and every race to see whether this 2015 Hellcat can finish the job:

https://youtu.be/YcmY3LYcq0g?si=VO3ixAs1CnJb9Kqf

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