Justin Swanstrom's New C7 Corvette "Karma" – A New Era Begins

Well folks, buckle up, because Justin Swanstrom is turning heads once again in the world of drag racing — and this time, he's doing it with a sleek new C7 Corvette named Karma. Here at Street Outlaws Talks, we’ve been following the journey closely, and let’s just say: this build has all the makings of something special.

Photo by Justin Swanstrom

As many fans already know, Justin has been a major player in both No Prep Kings and radial racing for years, and now he’s stepping into an even bigger spotlight with Karma. While he recently received his old car Outdated — originally intended for the Sweet Promotions Outlaw 32 series — that build will now be focused on radial racing instead. That car is no slouch either, coming in at a super-light 2,630 pounds, noticeably lighter than Bad Blood. If it had entered the Outlaw 32 competition, especially with the current format, it could’ve been a real contender. But Justin’s already looking ahead, and that’s where Karma comes in.

Let’s talk about the new car. This C7 Corvette is being built by the team over at Whistle Race Cars, and man, it’s already looking like a monster in the making. We’re talking about a screw-blown, purpose-built Pro Mod that looks as aggressive as it is aerodynamic. C7 Pro Mods are already cool in their own right, but with the kind of power Justin plans to put under the hood — combined with that sharp, low-slung Corvette profile — Karma is going to demand attention on any track it rolls onto.

Photo by Justin Swanstrom

Now, what’s the game plan for Karma? The current goal is to debut the car at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod Winter Series, which kicks off in December. That includes heavy-hitter events like the Snow Nationals, U.S. Street Nationals, and of course, the World Series of Pro Mod. Last year’s turnouts were insane — the U.S. Street Nationals alone saw around 80 cars battling it out to qualify, and the competition just keeps getting tougher.

What’s really exciting is how many familiar Street Outlaws names are jumping into the Pro Mod scene. Guys like Nate Sayler and Ryan Martin are building cars specifically for this level of competition. That means the field is not only getting bigger, but also way more competitive — and a lot more fun for fans to watch. It’s not just about horsepower anymore. It’s about strategy, precision, and dialing in the perfect pass when it matters most.

Photo by Justin Swanstrom

Last time around, Justin entered the Snow Nationals with Moneybag, but unfortunately didn’t qualify. But let’s be honest — that car didn’t have the testing time it needed to be dialed in. With Karma, it’s a whole different ball game. The plan is to test hard, test often, and make sure the car is 100% ready before race day. If they can pull that off — and we believe they can — Justin should have no problem qualifying and making waves in this next round of elite racing.

All in all, this is shaping up to be one of the most exciting builds of the year. Whether you're a longtime fan of Justin Swanstrom or just love watching top-tier Pro Mod action, keep your eyes on Karma. Because once that car hits the track, it’s going to be all gas, no brakes.

Stay tuned here at Street Outlaws Talks for more updates, behind-the-scenes looks, and exclusive coverage of all things Justin Swanstrom and the growing world of outlaw drag racing. This is just the beginning.