Rumor has it that the setup of Beater Bomb has been a closely guarded secret for years. Truth is that Joey is meticulous in his pre-race preparation (during the week) so that he doesn’t have to bust knuckles on race night. Let’s face it; a closed hood can lead to a ton of speculation. To solve the mystery once and for all, Beater Bomb is currently running a single turbo LS (GM) motor. Like many amateur racers, Joey went from naturally aspirated to nitrous and finally to turbocharged. He has been very successful with this platform posting a record of 30 wins and only 3 losses during the 2021 season.
As the engine evolved, chassis mods became necessary. A full frame and roll cage were added to the middle of the car resulting in the need to add the “butthurt bar”. This was a long, weighted arm protruding from the rear of the body. It drove the competition (haters) crazy, and fans loved it.
Hope you enjoyed this trip down memory lane with Beater Bomb.