Well, hello everybody! Welcome to Street Outlaw Stalks. Today, we're diving into some exciting new upgrades to Doc's Heavy Metal Nova. If you're a fan of Street Outlaws, No Prep Kings, or any of the other Street Outlaw shows, make sure to subscribe and comment. Stay tuned for more updates coming your way!
Photo by Street Beast "Doc"
Every now and then, we get to talk about Doc and his car upgrades. Doc's Heavy Metal Nova has been a focal point of interest, particularly when he’s making enhancements. Back in Season 5, Doc introduced us to his Heavy Metal Nova, originally an old bracket car. With the help of Adam Flam Hawk, it was transformed into a no-prep car powered by a screw-blown Hemi. However, this car wasn’t initially built to handle the intense demands of NPK (No Prep Kings), leading to some struggles in harnessing the power of the Hemi.
Despite these challenges, Doc has been making steady progress. The car is getting faster, but there's still a bit of a gap to close with the competition. Recently, Doc installed new HTech electronics in his Nova. These new features are pretty impressive, especially the knobs that allow switching between different tune-ups. These knobs control various parameters like launch RPM, timing curve, DS curve, RPM curve, the one-two shift, and the two-three shift. This setup is not only cool but also highly functional, allowing for more precise adjustments.
Photo by Mallory Elizabeth Photography
In addition to the new electronics, Doc has been working on reducing the car's weight. At the beginning of the season, the car weighed around 2810 lbs, which was about 50-60 lbs overweight according to current NPK rules. This excess weight can cost valuable time on the track, especially when races are won by mere fractions of a second. By shedding this weight, Doc aims to be more competitive, as every pound counts when racing against equally powerful cars.
Doc has also upgraded the wiring in his Nova, which should contribute to better overall performance and reliability. While these upgrades are promising, Doc acknowledges that the chassis might still be a limiting factor, preventing him from fully utilizing the car's power. Despite these hurdles, the Heavy Metal Nova shows flashes of speed and potential.
Excitingly, Doc has a new NPK car in the works, a purpose-built machine designed specifically for No Prep Kings racing. This new car has been eagerly anticipated for years and is expected to be ready for the next season. With this car, Doc aims to be a serious contender in the NPK series.
Photo by Street Beast "Doc"
Currently, Doc is 23rd in points, but the gap between 23rd and the Elite 16 is less than 30 points. This means that with a few strong performances in upcoming races, and a bit of luck with other competitors' results, Doc has a real shot at breaking into the Elite 16. We’re all rooting for Doc to make it, as his dedication and passion for the sport are truly inspiring.
Let's see what the rest of the season holds. Keep an eye on Doc and his Heavy Metal Nova – things are heating up, and we can't wait to see how the upgrades pay off on the track!
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