Why the Drag Race Powerglide Transmission Still Rules
If you spend any time at the track, you've definitely seen a drag race powerglide transmission in action, likely tucked inside some of the fastest door-slammers on the property. It's actually pretty wild when you think about it—we're talking about a design that General Motors debuted back in the 1950s. You'd think by now some high-tech, ten-speed electronic marvel would have pushed it into the scrap heap, but the "Glide" is still the undisputed heavyweight champion of the drag strip. ...