Drag Race Results, Catastrophic Crashes, and Future Plans

1. Drag Race Results Breakdown

Tati: "Right then, lads. We’ve got the final rankings. A few surprises, some expected outcomes, and, of course, Mr. Franco doing his best to ensure chaos reigns. We’ll go through the results from slowest to fastest—so everyone gets their moment to shine, no matter how dim."

Rusty: "Hey, it takes heart just to make it down the strip. Even if you’re slow as molasses in January."

Benny: "Or like wearin' roller skates on gravel. But respect to all the contenders."

11th Place – Caragiale Salonul Fericit Performance - Time (20.211)

Tati: "Ah, the Romanian entry. A 2.1-liter inline-4 delivering 54 horsepower. This car weighs 1121 kilos and probably wished it didn’t."

Benny: "Showin’ up to a drag race with 54 horses is like showin' up to a rap battle with a kazoo."

Rusty: "It’s tryin', though. Got grit if not speed—like a turtle in a marathon."

10th Place – A.G. l’Avance 14CV Drag - Time (16.842)

Tati: "Powered by a 2.1-liter inline-6 with 71 horsepower and weighing 919 kilos. It’s… ambitious."

Rusty: "Like racin’ with a pocket watch—looks nice but ain't built for speed."

Benny: "It’s cool, though. French flair on the outside, but under the hood, it’s runnin' late."

9th Place – Truffle Motors Mako Red Runner (Rusty’s Pick)- Time (16.471)

Rusty: "My baby right here—the Mako Red Runner. A 7.0-liter V16, 254 horsepower, but yeah, it weighs 2232 kilos. Like drag racin' with a bulldozer."

Tati: "Heavy as a mountain and just as slow to shift."

Benny: "That V16 roars, though. Sounds like a thunderstorm trapped in a can."

8th Place – Vires Motor Company Coureur DragPack - Time (15.522)

Tati: "5.5 liters of V8 muscle producing 133 horses. Weighing in at 1095 kilos—this one’s got the right idea but lacks bite."

Rusty: "It’s like a bodybuilder without any fight in ‘im. Big, but won’t hit you."

Benny: "More flex than function, but hey, it looks good on the line."

Tati: "Oh, and let's not forget—it was the only car to get the front wheels off the track. Briefly airborne. A little flair, if nothing else."

Rusty: "Heh, too bad it didn’t fly all the way to first place."

Benny: "Yeah, but it got style points for sure. Who doesn’t love a bit of front-wheel lift?"

7th Place – Accurate Aquila Veloce Drag Edition - Time (15.156)

Tati: "This clever little beast has a 2.2-liter boxer-4 producing 82 horsepower, weighing just 660 kilos. Light and spry."

Benny: "Boxer engine? At the drag strip? That’s like bringin’ a skateboard to a downhill race."

Rusty: "Weird choice, but I kinda like it. Fun in a chaotic kinda way."

6th Place – Pioneer Premier 440 - Time (14.954)

Rusty: "3.0 liters of inline-6 fury with 115 horsepower. At 954 kilos, it’s a solid mid-pack contender."

Benny: "It’s like that one dude who don’t look strong, but benches more than everybody else in the gym."

Tati: "Could use more punch, but it held its own. There’s potential here."

5th Place – Regal Aviator Dragon - Time (14.104)

Rusty: "Packin’ a 3.8-liter V8 with 118 horses and weighin’ only 747 kilos—sounds better than it performs, honestly."

Benny: "The Dragon showed up, but it was more newt than Smaug."

Tati: "A bit more weight savings and power, and it might have lived up to its name."

After the race, Nolan_Cables shared some insights. He mentioned that his BeamNG times were faster than those in Automation and that with some fine-tuning, he managed to shave off 0.2 to 0.6 seconds per run. However, he expressed some confusion over the U-12 exhibition car’s slower-than-expected performance, despite it getting a decent launch.

Tati: "It’s interesting—finicky setups can make all the difference. Just a bit of finesse, and those cars will surprise you."

Rusty: "Sounds like the Aviator Dragon’s got potential if you work out the kinks. Sometimes all a car needs is a firm hand to show it who’s boss."

Benny: "Yeah, man, dragons can be stubborn. Gotta coax that fire out—can’t be takin' shortcuts with the mythic beasts."

Tati: "And as for the U-12? Maybe it just woke up on the wrong side of the strip. Happens to the best of us."

Rusty: "Or maybe it didn’t get the memo it was supposed to be fast."

4th Place – Phaeton TC - Time (13.117)

Tati: "Here we’ve got 2.7 liters of inline-6 delivering 177 horsepower. Weighing in at 1084 kilos, it’s balanced but not quite thrilling."

Rusty: "This thing is tryin’ to be fun—it’s just doin’ it politely, like it don’t wanna offend anyone."

Benny: "It’s like that quiet dude at the party who suddenly starts dancing better than everyone else. Surprised me, not gonna lie."

3rd Place – Wulsen Boar 2110 Drag Config - Time (12.971)

Benny: "Now this is a prototype with some teeth. A 2.4-liter inline-6 crankin’ out 217 horsepower at 753 kilos. Fast, light, and ready to tear it up."

Rusty: "They better leave it as wild as it is. Ain’t no sense waterin' this one down for the streets."

Tati: "Agreed. It’s got just the right amount of madness."

After the race, xsneakyxsimx shared his thoughts on the Boar’s performance:

"So, uh… who’s telling the boys back at Wulsen?"

Tati: "Not it. I refuse to be the bearer of chaos when they find out Mr. Franco parked the winning Tipo on top of two of their cars."

Rusty: "Heh, good luck tellin' those fellas that. Ain't no easy way to break the news their Boars turned into collateral damage."

Benny: "For real, man. Imagine buildin' a drag monster like that, only to have it get pancaked by an Italian acrobat."

Tati: "At least the Boar itself ran brilliantly. Madness and speed, just as intended."

Rusty: "Exactly. Wulsen’s got nothin’ to be ashamed of—except maybe the insurance claim."

Benny: "Yeah, next time, they just gotta slap a ‘Launch at Your Own Risk’ sticker on their cars and call it a day."

2nd Place – DCMW Jawad Twelve Dragster (Tati’s Pick) - Time (11.770)

Tati: "The DCMW Jawad Twelve Dragster—or Dragqueen, as it’s affectionately called—packs a 3.5-liter V12 with 497 horsepower but drags 1329 kilos along with it. It’s a proper villain car, but maybe a bit hefty for this race."

Rusty: "Told ya it was too heavy. That V12’s nice, but it ain't savin’ you when it’s bolted to a tank."

Benny: "And like clockwork, Mr. Franco botched the start—called that too! Franco never misses a chance to miss."

After the race, moroza chimed in with a few insights, tipping his hat to the winner and giving props to the Catelletto for its explosive launch. He explained how the Dragqueen was tuned to avoid overpowering its tires—great for hamfisted keyboard drivers but unnecessary with better throttle control. He also noted that while Automation times often undershoot BeamNG speeds, rafles managed to hustle the Dragqueen faster in Beam than even moroza ever did—although Automation’s recorded times still beat the Beam results on the Araga dragstrip.

Tati: "It’s a fair point—weight didn’t do it any favors, but the real difference was in that launch. The Catelletto just flew off the line."

Rusty: "Maybe it flew a little too well, judgin’ by the way it ended up upside down."

Benny: "And props to rafles—out-driving the creator is always a flex."

Tati: "Indeed. But perhaps next time, they’ll dial down the Dragqueen’s gentle setup and let it roar a bit more."

Rusty: "Or just slap some drag slicks on it and let it chew through the tires. That’s how you fix everything."

1st Place – Catelletto Tipo 48 (Benny’s Pick) - Time (10.635)

Benny: "I told y’all! The Tipo 48 came out swingin’—5.2-liter V12, 387 horsepower, and only 907 kilos. That’s unbeatable."

Tati: "Italian precision—when it works, it’s stunning. When it doesn’t… well, we saw how that ended."

Rusty: "Yeah, it’s quick. But all that speed’s no good if you can’t keep it pointed the right way."

Suddenly, a message from the designer, fabiremi999, came across the airwaves:

MOM! LOOK! I’ve won something!!! 🥳

Fabiremi999 added: "Loved the video. Almost spit my drink out when I saw the flip of my car. Very amusing! Congrats to all contestants for their cars’ outstanding performances."

Benny: "See, Tati? Even the designer had a good laugh. That flip was like the cherry on top."

Tati: "Well, as long as it’s in the spirit of competition. And entertainment, evidently."

Rusty: "Gotta admit, when ya build a car this fast and make folks laugh along the way, that’s a double win."

2. The Crash Heard 'Round the Strip

Tati: "Yes, Mr. Franco, in his infinite wisdom, managed to flip the Tipo 48 during deceleration—turning the fastest car into the most airborne."

Benny: "Man, that Catelletto got tossed like a pizza dough. Took out two Boars and two Aviators parked on the sidelines too!"

Rusty: "It was like dominos—just a lot more expensive. BeamNG fans probably had a field day with this one."Tati: "Let’s hope Mr. Franco has better luck next time… though we’re not holding our breath."

Meanwhile, John Mitchell, who piloted the Pioneer Premier 440, had just parked after a great pass. Feeling good about his run, he hopped out of the car to mingle with the other drivers, savoring the moment.

But peace is always short-lived in motorsport—Henry Regal, fresh from his run in the Aviator Dragon, came storming over with a smug grin plastered across his face. He went straight to John, ready to brag about his better performance. And brag he did. For what seemed like an eternity.

Henry: "Anyways, I’m always glad to be able to bea—HOLY—"

That’s when it happened. Right in the middle of Henry’s gloating session, the Tipo 48 made its airborne debut. Mr. Franco’s ill-fated flip sent the Italian missile tumbling into the parked cars—obliterating Henry’s beloved Aviator Dragon along with two Wulsen Boars.

Henry sprinted over to inspect the damage, his face turning pale as he muttered:

Henry: "Oh, good, not much damage... Nevermind."

John, still calm and collected, gave Henry a playful chuckle.

John: "Looks like you’ve got some garage work ahead of you. But hey, good job beating me—even if it wasn’t by much."

Rusty: "Man, that’s a rough one. Gettin’ a win only to watch your car get turned into modern art."

Tati: "Motorsport at its finest. One moment, you're the victor. The next? You're picking up your car with a dustpan."

Benny: "Hey, Henry, don’t feel too bad. At least you got to brag before Franco took out your ride."

Rusty: "Yeah. Better to go out braggin' than not goin' at all."

3. Next Up: Speed Record Attempt

Tati: "Our next challenge will take place on the salt flats of Johnson Valley. This time, it’s all about top speed. One attempt per car—and let’s pray Mr. Franco doesn’t total anything."

Rusty: "If he does, we’ll patch it up and give it another shot. That’s how we roll."

Benny: "Yeah, y’all better strap in, ‘cause we’re goin' full send on this one."

4. Supporting New Designers: PhirmEggplant’s Formula Car

Tati: "While we’re busy flipping cars and setting records, new designers are also throwing their hats into the ring. PhirmEggplant, for example, shared his rather bold Formula car—an impressive yellow machine that looks as if it belongs in a science fiction movie."

Rusty: "Man, that thing’s wild. Looks like it could take off if you strapped some wings to it."

Benny: "For real. If Bumblebee from Transformers had a kid, this would be it."

PhirmEggplant shared some insight about his project:

"Quality bonuses are based on the cars' rankings, so since you’re a late entry, you’ll have 0 bonus for now. Sales are under the market tab. Here, you can see my car—which cost like a billion—has 0 sales haha. (If I’m wrong on any of this, someone feel free to correct me)."

Tati: "A billion-dollar machine with zero sales? Sounds like a concept Ferrari would come up with."

Rusty: "That’s alright, though. Ain't about sellin'—it's about buildin' somethin' outrageous, and this thing nailed it."

Benny: "Yeah, man, that’s the spirit! Build what makes you happy, even if it doesn’t sell. Just slap a ‘Limited Edition’ sticker on it and boom—instant status."

Tati: "Exactly. If it’s fast and fun, the sales will come… eventually. Or not. But who cares? It’s all about the thrill of the build."

5. Challenge Updates and... Technical Difficulties

Rusty: "Our PC decided to quit on us last week. Couldn’t do squat without it."

Tati: "And since Mr. Franco has the technical skills of a broken spark plug, it took us a while to get things sorted."

Benny: "But we’re back now! The bonus table’s coming soon, and we’re introducing ‘Wreputation’—our new way of trackin' scores."

Stay tuned, folks—the salt flats await! Where the cars will fly… and hopefully stay on the ground longer than the Catelletto did.