TX2K26 Delivers Records, Rivalries, and a New Benchmark for Modern Street Cars

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  Every spring, the performance world turns its attention to Texas. What started more than two decades ago as a Supra-centric gathering has evolved into one of the most demanding proving grounds for high-horsepower street cars on the planet. And in 2026, TX2K returned to Texas Motorplex with something more than just competition – it delivered a week defined by records, resilience, and raw speed.

  Over six days of racing, shifting weather conditions, and relentless track prep by Sick Prep, TX2K26 crowned champions across drag and roll racing disciplines – while rewriting the record books in the process.

  The 5-Second Barrier Gets Rewritten Again

  If there was one moment that defined TX2K26, it came in the 2JZ vs. The World class – arguably the most anticipated category of the event.

  The storyline built all week. Eric LaFerriere’s Nissan 240SX set the tone early, laying down a 5.905-second pass at 242 mph, establishing a new import drag radial world record during qualifying.

  

  But TX2K has always been about finals under pressure – and that’s exactly where Brett LaSala delivered.

  With the crowd locked in and a $10,000 bonus on the table, LaSala’s infamous “Snot Rocket 3.0” Mustang launched into what would become the defining pass of the event:

  5.879 seconds at over 242 mph.

  That run didn’t just secure the win – it marked the quickest pass in TX2K history and reinforced LaSala’s dominance with a fourth consecutive victory. At this level, consistency matters just as much as outright speed – and LaSala’s program continues to deliver both.

  Street Car Elite: Where “Street” Still Means Something

  While the headline numbers grab attention, TX2K’s identity is rooted in street-based performance. Nowhere is that more evident than in Street Car Elite.

  Jim Braun’s 2012 Mustang proved to be the benchmark of the class. Clean passes, repeatable performance, and a well-sorted Coyote combination carried him through eliminations.

  His winning run:

  6.59 seconds at 193 mph.

  In a class where drivability and consistency are just as critical as peak power, Braun’s performance highlighted the evolution of modern street cars – machines capable of six-second passes while still retaining street DNA.

  

  X58 Class: Tom Wrigley Resets the Global Standard for BMW Performance

  One of the most technically significant achievements of TX2K26 came in the X58 class, where BMW’s modern turbocharged platforms continue to push into territory once dominated by traditional drag builds.

  Representing the UK, Tom Wrigley Performance brought a meticulously developed G80 M3 Competition to Texas – and left with more than just a trophy.

  In the finals, Wrigley laid down:

  7.674 seconds at 183.94 mph

  That pass accomplished three things at once:

  • Secured the X58 class win
  • Established the fastest BMW in the world
  • Reset the S58 platform world record, surpassing the previous benchmark of 7.77 seconds

  At this level, a tenth of a second isn’t incremental – it’s monumental. It represents major gains in power delivery, traction management, and drivetrain efficiency. Wrigley’s run didn’t just edge past it – it clearly redefined the ceiling for the platform.

  As of the conclusion of TX2K26, that record stands – and it sets a new global target for BMW tuners.

  

  A Week of Records Across Platforms

  TX2K26 wasn’t defined by a single standout run – it was a record-heavy event across multiple platforms.

  Among the highlights:

  • Quickest pass in TX2K history
    5.879 sec @ 242 mph – Brett LaSala
  • Import drag radial world record
    5.905 sec @ 242 mph – Eric LaFerriere
  • Fastest Nissan GT-R
    6.164 sec @ 242 mph – George Dodworth
  • Quickest H-pattern Corvette
    6.555 sec @ 214 mph – Sean Madden
  • Fastest Mustang S550 IRS
    6.843 sec @ 203 mph – Bryan Luna
  • Fastest Toyota Supra (A90)
    7.494 sec @ 194 mph – Mike Kainovic
  • Fastest Audi RS3
    7.610 sec @ 188 mph – Tom Creen
  • Fastest BMW (S58 platform)
    7.674 sec @ 183 mph – Tom Wrigley

  In total, 12 records were set over the course of the week, reinforcing TX2K’s role as a global benchmark for street-based performance.

  Drivetrain: What the Winners Were Running

  Those results weren’t driven by power alone – the drivetrain setups behind these cars played a defining role.

  Tom Wrigley secured the X58 win in his G80 M3 running a built ZF 8HP transmission equipped with Deka Clutches components.

  Mike Kainovic’s record-setting A90 Supra also relied on a ZF 8HP platform, upgraded with Pure Drivetrain Solutions internals.

  In the GT-R category, George Dodworth’s 6.16-second record was achieved using the GR6 dual-clutch transmission with Dodson clutch components.

  Eric LaFerriere’s record-setting 240SX utilized a purpose-built drag transmission designed specifically for extreme power applications.

  Sean Madden’s Corvette claimed the H-pattern record using a traditional manual gearbox paired with a multi-disc racing clutch.

  Bryan Luna’s fastest S550 Mustang ran a built 10R80 automatic transmission in a Stage 4 configuration with a high-performance torque converter.

  Tom Creen’s Audi RS3 used the DQ500 dual-clutch transmission with upgraded internal components.

  In roll racing, Mark Blackwell’s Lamborghini and Luke Carlisle’s Audi R8 both relied on Graziano-based dual-clutch transmissions, while Justin Sherman’s GT-R continued with the GR6 platform using upgraded internals.

  Ricardo Espinosa’s Audi R8 ran a similar dual-clutch setup with upgraded components from Pure Drivetrain Solutions.

  Roll Racing: High-Speed Chess at 200+ MPH

  

  Beyond the drag strip, TX2K’s roll racing program delivered its own share of drama.

  With rolling starts and speeds exceeding 200 mph, the margins for error shrink – and racecraft becomes just as critical as horsepower.

  Standout winners included:

  • Elite 8 – Mark Blackwell (Lamborghini)
  • Unlimited – Luke Carlisle (Audi R8)
  • Super Sport – Justin Sherman (GT-R)
  • Sport Class – Ricardo Espinosa (Audi R8)

  Each class showcased a different balance of power, aerodynamics, and driver execution – proving that TX2K is as much about strategy as it is about speed.

  The Bigger Picture

  TX2K26 wasn’t just another event – it was a snapshot of where modern performance is headed.

  • Street cars are running deep into the 5-second zone
  • Factory-based platforms like BMW’s S58 are setting global records
  • Teams are solving problems in real time – and still winning

  And perhaps most importantly, the gap between “street car” and “race car” continues to blur.

  From LaSala’s 5-second Mustang to Wrigley’s record-setting M3, TX2K26 made one thing clear:

  The next era of performance isn’t coming – it’s already here.