The eternal debate between American combustion-hybrid muscle and pure electric power just got a blistering new chapter at the TX2K26 event. Brooks Weisblat of the popular YouTube channel DragTimes brought GM’s ultimate track weapon—the new 1,250-horsepower Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X—to the Texas Motorplex to see how it fares against the reigning straight-line champion, the Tesla Model S Plaid. The results were nothing short of absolute domination by the Corvette.
The Competitors: Hybrid Hypercar vs. Electric King
On paper, this is a clash of automotive titans. Both vehicles feature all-wheel drive, but they achieve their earth-shattering power in very different ways.
- 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: GM’s new flagship merges the 5.5-liter flat-plane crank twin-turbocharged V8 from the ZR1 with the electric front-axle pack from the E-Ray. The result is a staggering 1,250 horsepower and 937 lb-ft of torque.
- Tesla Model S Plaid: The standard-bearer for electric performance relies on a tri-motor setup delivering instant, uninterrupted torque, outputting 1,020 horsepower to all four wheels.
The TX2K26 Showdown
Taking place at the legendary Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas, the TX2K26 event provided the perfect prep and surface for Weisblat to push the white ZR1X to its limits. Facing two different instant-torque foes, the Corvette proved that traditional V8 power paired with hybrid electric assistance is a virtually unbeatable combination.
- Race 1 (vs. Gray Tesla Model S Plaid): With Weisblat cutting an incredible .069 reaction time, the Corvette hooked up perfectly. It crossed the quarter-mile mark in a blistering 8.95 seconds, easily dusting the Tesla’s 9.4-second run.
- Race 2 (vs. Black Tesla Model S Plaid): Upping the stakes in the second skirmish, Weisblat launched the ZR1X and dropped his elapsed time to an incredibly clean 8.89 seconds. The black Tesla trailed far behind with a 9.64-second attempt.
Chasing the Factory Record
These sub-9-second passes prove that the ZR1X is not just a corner-carving track monster, but a dominant force on the drag strip. However, Weisblat isn’t just out there to humiliate EVs. He is actively using the spectacular testing grounds of TX2K26 to hone his launches and chase down Chevrolet’s official validation testing record for the ZR1X, which stands at an eye-watering 8.675 seconds at 159.57 mph.
Given his current trajectory and dial-in times, that factory record might be in serious jeopardy before the event is over.