Tesla Drags Modded Supra, Challenger, 2023 Corvette, and It's Close But Not Close Enough

Not every Youtuber out there relies on the mighty Tesla Model S Plaid or its rival, the Lucid Air Sapphire, to get quality content. Sometimes, even a Tesla Model 3 Performance – which costs 'just' $42,470 compared to a $90k Plaid – will do the trick if you know how to handle it like a pro.

Such could be the case with Rich as he takes his personal Tesla Model 3 Performance out to the racetrack "to do some drag racing every week." Recently, he focused on the Irwindale Dragstrip from the Irwindale speedway complex in Irwindale, California. This is a 1/8th-mile NHRA-sanctioned dragstrip, so that's why he is wearing a helmet during the races – safety first, even if it doesn't look great on camera.

Anyway, his style is slightly different from the rest as the host also strives to find out a little more about his opponents and their rides before the dragstrip battles. That's why his latest feature (embedded below) kicks off by showcasing a heavily modified 600-hp Toyota Supra. After the discussion with the owner, it is time for the skirmish at the 5:30 mark, complete with some nice up-close POVs and even a couple of bars to indicate each car's progress throughout the race.

Not that we needed them on this one – the modded Supra rocked the EV's world and made it eat its dust from quite a distance. Luckily for Rich, there were other contenders with stock rides available for additional battles. Next, he talked to the owner of the Dodge Challenger Scat Pack, and the muscle car versus EV skirmish kicked off at the 12:20 mark. This time, the tide had turned, and the EV delivered the beating – albeit it was a very close one.

Last but not least, Rich also had a trio of races set up against a crimson C8 Chevy Corvette – presumably of the Stingray variety because, this time, the owner didn't come out for the traditional interview. Instead, they let their cars do the talking from the 14:05 mark. This time around, we are not going to spoil the fun of finding out who won, though.

Just one mention – it was clear from the reaction times, ETs, and trap speeds that both drivers knew exactly what they were doing. As such, the seemingly eternal sports car versus EV discussion gets another feisty chapter based on the trials and tribulations of a couple of representatives who met at the local racetrack! Of course, there can be only one winner in the end – not once, not twice, but three times in a row!