Taming the Beast: Blackbird X Breaks 200 MPH in Factory X
The Blackbird X Dodge Challenger reached a major milestone in NHRA’s Factory X class, becoming the first to exceed 200 mph while also securing a class victory in St. Louis. With Allen Johnson behind the wheel, the team delivered a breakthrough performance that included a 202 mph run and the quickest elapsed times of the event.
The achievement came after a challenging development process that included a severe testing crash, a complete rebuild, and a transition to a new driver. Through continued testing, tuning, and chassis refinement, the team steadily improved the combination—ultimately transforming early setbacks into a defining moment of success.
It wasn’t a straight path getting here—but that’s what makes moments like this mean even more.
