2018 Outlaw 10.5 Mustang "Brown Sugar" by Tim Essick

The 2018 Outlaw 10.5 Mustang, known as "Brown Sugar," is a record-setting drag race car built by Tim Essick in his Maryland garage. Built entirely by Essick and his team, the car debuted on the track with remarkable performance, achieving the quickest elapsed time in its class on a true slick tire. This builds on Essick's motorsport legacy, which spans several notable cars over the years. Brown Sugar is powered by a 540 cubic-inch 481X engine built by Essick Motorsports, featuring an F-3R-136 ProCharger supercharger, Winberg crankshaft, and T&D rocker arms among other top-tier components. Its chassis, also a product of Essick's meticulous craftsmanship, includes a Mark Williams 10-inch rear differential and Precision Racing Suspension shocks. The car has won accolades for its appearance, highlighting the precision and attention to detail of this homebuilt masterpiece.