Nate Sayler’s Nova Back in Action at Spokane

The drag racing world never slows down, and neither does Nate Sayler. After the recent fire that sidelined the legendary Gucci Nova, fans were left wondering when we’d see Nate back on the strip. While the Gucci Nova is in the shop being rebuilt, Nate isn’t sitting around—he’s bringing out another Nova to keep the racing going, this time at the Speed Promotions event in Spokane, Washington.

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The Gucci Nova Update

A couple of weeks ago, the Gucci Nova was involved in a serious fire. While it looked bad, word is the car wasn’t a total loss. Damage photos haven’t been released, but insiders say the car is completely fixable and already in the works of being brought back better than ever. Anyone who saw it in person—especially back when it had the twin turbo Hemi setup—knows just how stunning that car really is. It’s one of those builds that makes you stop and stare.

The Return of the Big-Tire Nova

While the Gucci Nova is being rebuilt, Nate isn’t staying out of competition. He pulled his Nova back out, this time sitting on big tires instead of small. Along with the tire change, the car now sports a fresh nitrous system—something it wasn’t allowed to run in past seasons. The setup is similar to what the Gucci Nova was using, meaning Nate has plenty of power at his fingertips heading into Spokane.

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Big Tire vs. Small Tire – A Changing Scene

One thing worth noting is the shift happening in the no prep world. Big tire counts are shrinking, and it’s starting to feel like the class could be in trouble. Some recent Speed Promotions events struggled to pull more than 18 big tire cars. Compare that to the small tire class, which saw an impressive 64 entries not long ago. The momentum is clearly leaning toward small tire and even no-time classes like 275s.

Still, there’s nothing quite like big tire racing. The speed, the sound, and the sheer aggression these cars bring is unmatched. And Nate’s Nova is exactly the kind of car that can remind people why this class matters.

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What to Expect at Spokane

Nate’s Nova was already a serious contender under last season’s weight rules, but now those restrictions are gone. On top of that, with nitrous finally allowed, this car is set up to be faster than ever. Spokane’s event should give us a real taste of what this Nova can do, and if Nate has his way, fans are in for some serious passes down the track.

It’s shaping up to be a solid weekend of racing in Washington. While the future of big tire may be uncertain, drivers like Nate Sayler prove that there’s still plenty of fire left in the class. All eyes will be on Spokane to see who comes out on top.