Matt Latino on Pro Stock Racing, 1500HP NA Engines, and Making Horsepower With Cats

Matt Latino joins us to break down the world of NHRA Pro Stock racing, from 1500HP naturally aspirated engines and thousandth-of-a-second reaction times to the real cost of running a full season. We also dive into G-Sport catalytic converters, emissions-compliant performance, and why modern cats don’t have to kill horsepower.

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00:00 – What Makes Pro Stock So Different?

04:26 – Matt Latino’s Path Into Pro Stock Racing

12:07 – What It Costs to Run a Pro Stock Season

21:21 – NHRA Hood Scoop Rule Changes and the Cost of R&D

29:11 – Aero Limits, Weight Transfer, and Finding Thousandths

34:19 – Testing, Track Conditions, and Breaking in Tires

38:06 – Global Emissions, G-Sport Cats, and High-Horsepower Compliance 40:44 – How to Size Catalytic Converters for Power and Load

49:35 – Cell Count, Cat Diameter, and the 200-Cell Myth

55:16 – Explaining Types of Cats and Failures

01:02:17 – Testing Catalytic Converters on a 1500HP Pro Stock Engine 01:08:23 – Driver Focus, Reaction Times, and Trusting the Car

01:20:08 – Clutch Control, Burnouts, Staging, and Rookie Mistakes

01:29:13 – Working on His Own Pro Stock Car

01:35:10 – Crew Roles, Young Talent, and What Makes a Driver Good 01:44:04 – Marketing, Racing With His Dad, and Dream Cars