1930 Dodge Roadster - Radical Roadster

With a 46/54-percent weight bias, the little Dodge has no problem lifting the front left wheel about a foot off the ground, then carrying it for about 200 feet. Chad's 60ft times are in the 1.28-1.30-second range.

Since Chad's roadster is an open cockpit design, arm restraints and a beefy rollcage are mandatory. "If something breaks in a vehicle this quick, you'll be glad that safety precautions are in place," Chad said.

Brake on the left, gas on the right, and in the middle sits a very expensive transmission. With a seating arrangement like this, we consider it money well-spent.

Since being able to stop from 140 mph is a good idea, Chad has Strange disc brakes on all four corners. Not only are they light, but they provide plenty of whoa for the 3,000-pound street rod.

Why is this car so light? Well, you're looking at the steering box and links- maybe 50 pounds at the most.

Underneath the car, a TH400 and Gear Vendors overdrive send power back to a back-braced 9-inch rearend. There is no doubt that the wheelie bars are functional.