Dragzine Blown Z06 Corvette by PMR

The 2017 Dragzine BlownZ06 Corvette Z06 was a full PMR‑engineered radial‑tire race car built for top‑tier small‑tire classes. PMR Race Cars (Tony Mandella) designed both the front and rear chassis sections, integrated OEM frame rails for rule compliance, and collaborated with Quarter‑Max and Pro Line Racing to create one of Dragzine’s most advanced builds.

Front Chassis Build

PMR designed the front half of the car around OEM frame rails to meet class rules.
Key points:

  • PMR integrated JRi shocks, Hyperco springs, and Quarter‑Max suspension parts.
  • Strange Engineering carbon brakes were used.
  • PMR had to work within the Corvette’s tight nose and compact interior dimensions.
Rear Chassis Build

PMR Race Cars and Quarter‑Max collaborated to build the rear half of the Corvette’s chassis.
Key points:

  • PMR handled the chassis layout and fabrication.
  • Quarter‑Max supplied the 4‑link system, suspension components, and hardware.
  • The car was engineered for Outlaw Drag Radial, Pro 275, and Radial vs. The World competition.
Record Highlights
  • Fastest Outlaw Drag Radial Corvette (2017–2018) - the BlownZ06 became the quickest Corvette ever built for radial competition, running low‑3‑second eighth‑mile passes at over 210 mph.
  • Pro 275 Class Record (2018) — achieved one of the earliest 3.70‑second zone runs on a 275‑width radial tire.
  • Radial vs. the World contender — consistently qualified among the top cars nationally, proving PMR’s chassis design could compete with full‑tube‑frame builds.
  • Technical milestone — first Corvette chassis to integrate OEM frame rails and still meet NHRA safety certification for 25.2 spec.


These records established the Blown Z06 Corvette as a benchmark for radial‑tire engineering - combining PMR’s fabrication precision with Pro Line power and ProCharger boost.
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