TT’s Bissessar sets dragster world record

This Top Dragster 1/4 mile run was the fastest time a gas and nitrous machine has ever done using a converter instead of a clutch engaged transmission.

Bissessar’s dragster, flying the TT flag on its US campaign, is actually a Spitzer Racecars prototype/hybrid carbon fibre one-piece body and interior on a Chromalloy Top Dragster chassis (IHRA and NHRA certified). Its 706 cubic inch, all aluminum, pro mod motor is mated to a Lenco 2-speed transmission with a specially built Coan’s converter in a Bruno Converter Drive.

The Trini dragster has been babying this monster, making very calculated runs with the converter configuration before moving on to a clutch system, which will really exploit the true potential of this rail. Bissessar hardly believed he would break a world record while sorting out his machine. He has managed to fly his machine at trap speeds up to 209 mph, with 60 foot times at around one second.

But it is not the first record Bissessar has brought to TT.

Bissessar is also the fastest man in TT given his times.

One thing that he hasn’t forgotten is his national pride when racing in the US although there is no place to race his car locally.

While racing in the US, Bissessar always has the red, wite and black flag on his car and team uniforms.