What makes setting the record so much more impressive are the changes, or lack thereof, that Geibel had to make to switch from 1/4-mile to 1/2-mile racing trim: the team only needed to change the rearend gear and torque converter gear as far as hard parts go. Adjustment-wise, they only needed to rescale the car, change some shock settings, and add 150-pounds to the Camaro. After the first run over 200 mph, Geibel did add a second parachute for safety.

So, what’s next for Geibel and his record-setting Camaro in regards to standing 1/2-mile racing? Well, that depends on what others do and if he needs to turn up the wick on his ride.



“Right now any 1/2-mile racing plans are on hold with the 207.37 record still standing. We are trying to sort out some things in the 1/4-mile trim currently. The car could also run in Ultra Street at some point in the near future. Not only does Van want to run the car in the 1/4-mile again after we get things situated, but he also wants to take it out and do some full mile racing in the future, as well,” Dodge explains.

Van Geibel’s Camaro is an absolute sledgehammer when it comes to going fast without out a power-adder. After piling up wins and records in both the quarter and 1/2-mile Geibel is ready to keep stretching the Camaro’s legs any chance he can get.