Big Block, Big Power: Billy Hoskinson Wins $30K At SCT Nashville

At Street Car Takeover Nashville, Billy Hoskinson and his twin-turbo big-block Chevy Camaro delivered one of the wildest performances in recent small-tire racing history. In the final round against Ryan Mitchell’s Firebird, Hoskinson launched so hard that his Camaro carried an enormous wheelie, crossed the finish line with all four wheels off the ground, and still came out on top for a $30,000 payday.

Turning Up The Heat

From the opening round of eliminations, Billy’s Camaro looked composed and consistent. The 540 cubic-inch Henson Racing Engines big-block Chevy produced reliable power run after run, managed by a FuelTech system and paired with a Vickers Performance Turbo 400 transmission and a Perfect Converter Company converter. Twin 91/95 billet turbos supplied the airflow needed for serious boost, while recent suspension and bar-angle changes helped the car dig harder than ever before.

Built by Tin Soldier Race Cars, the Camaro responded flawlessly to every tuning adjustment. Between rounds, Billy made small shock and wing-angle tweaks to control how high the front end came up, but the power was relentless. Each pass looked smoother and quicker than the last, proof that the new setup was working exactly as planned.

A Final To Remember

By the time Billy Hoskinson staged against Ryan Mitchell’s Firebird in the finals, the crowd was buzzing with anticipation. Ryan’s car is one of the toughest in the country, and Billy had never managed to beat him before. Determined to change that, he turned up the boost through the middle and out the back to give himself the best shot possible.

When the lights dropped, Billy Hoskinson’s Camaro rocketed forward, instantly lifting onto the back tires and staying there far longer than anyone expected. As the car charged toward the finish line, all four wheels left the ground in a full airborne moment that left spectators stunned. Despite a hard landing and a shredded parachute, Billy’s Camaro stayed straight and crossed the stripe first.

Crossing The Line And Making History

“I didn’t even know I won until they called me,” Billy said afterward with a grin that said it all. “When I came down, I saw him ahead and thought maybe he got me. That was the wildest pass I’ve ever made.”

Video footage from the event quickly went viral, showing Hoskinson’s Camaro flying across the finish line in one of the most dramatic moments ever captured in small-tire racing. Back in the pits, Billy and his crew celebrated the hard-earned victory, thanking Tin Soldier Race Cars, Henson Racing Engines, Vickers Performance Transmissions, Perfect Converter Company, and FuelTech for their support.