The Nova came into Tim’s possession as a turn-key drag car, sporting giant rear slicks, an outdated rear suspension setup and a peppy small block with dual carburetors poking through the hood.

This modified Chevrolet Nova met a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and a Camaro SS at the drag strip in New Jersey. Find out here how everything went ...

The little Nova that could ... compensate for the drag-focused enhancements of the Nova. In the first quarter-mile round, the Nova dominated, winning by a staggering three car lengths.