Team Racetech drivers Lee Hartman and David H. Davies reset the NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown benchmarks at the Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park.

Hartman claims the elapsed-time record, while Davies takes the top speed mark. Both runs underline the growing performance influence of advanced seat technology.

Hartman tops qualifying with a 7.558 in his Stanfield-tuned 2021 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak. He runs Racetech’s ultra-light RT8119HR carbon fiber containment seat.

He emphasizes marginal gains. Engine tuning, setup discipline, and seating security combine to extract consistency under launch and through the run.

Davies uses a Direct Connection-branded RT4119HR seat and a Challenger tuned by AJ Berge of Hemifast Performance. The speed peaks arrive quickly as grip and conditions improve.

In a tightly regulated class, decisive gains often come from integration. Within power and weight limits, seating can stabilize inputs and unlock repeatable performance.

Racetech’s design focuses on biomechanics. Integrated shoulder-height back-mounting and square-shoulder containment reduce upper-body movement and driver effort, improving chassis feedback and control.

Davies stresses racing’s mental and physical load. Safety systems must operate as one, allowing the driver to focus on staging, reaction, and downtrack management.

Proper fit aligns pelvis, torso, and shoulders, letting restraints work optimally. That stable posture aids throttle modulation and keeps the car neutral under shifts.

Racetech president David Black praises the Factory Stock Showdown roster. He cites OEM programs, engineering rigor, and driver skill as the forces lifting the class ceiling.

The team outlook is strong. With Raymond Nash second in points, Racetech prepares for St. Louis and the NHRA Midwest Nationals, targeting momentum and execution.

The record surge reframes the competitive picture across the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown, where detail-driven development dictates track position. Broader NHRA stories continue across Factory Stock coverage and the ongoing Matt Hagan points battle.

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Nicholas Rivera

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