Fastest Full-Size Pickup in Drag-and-Drive? Jeremy Tapscott Wants The Throne
Micro-records might get some flak from the drag racing community, but the pursuit of full-size pickup records has proved highly competitive in recent years.
Jeremy Tapscott’s white GMC Sierra is eyeing off an outright drag-and-drive record, with a suite of upgrades both completed and in the pipeline.
“I’ve done a couple of Sick Weeks, Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0, Hot Rod Drag Week and Southeast Street-N-Yeet,” said Jeremy. “Southeast Street-N-Yeet is our new can’t-miss event.
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“It’s all been totally rebuilt from the last time it was out,” Jeremy said. “Everything is brand new.”
The truck got a complete rewire by HCR innovations with a Holley Dominator and Smart Wire now, as well a host of Rife sensors, an upgrade to the roll cage, and TBM Brakes on all four corners.
“I’m shooting to be the fastest full-size pickup in drag-and-drive,” Jeremy said.
To do that, he will rely on a LS engine north of 400 cubic inches (the exact amount is being kept top secret, but we’ll push him on that later), force-fed by a pair of Precision Turbo and Engine 76/75-millimeter turbochargers. A Turbo 400 three-speed transmission will pass the power to a Ford nine inch rear end.
With the level of work going on, Jeremy plans to use most of 2024 to get ready for Southeast Street-N-Yeet in November as his official drag-and-drive starting point.
“We love eighth-mile racing, and the atmosphere cannot be beat,” Jeremy said about Street-N-Yeet. “Honestly, I think the biggest thing for us is learning how to keep a car together at the horsepower levels we’re all trying to get to these days.
Jeremy plans to snag co-pilot Chris Vickers once again for the passenger seat. “He’s my co-pilot, my financial partner, and one of my best friends.”
While there may be some lofty goals set, Jeremy is keeping a firm focus on fun.
“Listen, we all talk trash, we all want to win. But drag-and-drives are the only place where you can spend up to a week with your buddies and your competitors, and have fun without having to be a millionaire.”
Written by Derek Putnam. Photos courtesy of Jeremy Tapscott, HCR Innovations and Sick the Magazine.
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