# @amsperformance on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXo0k34kusR
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64810515-amsperformance-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-27T14:05:52.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** AMS Performance (@amsperformance) — https://gondola.cc/amsperformance

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215mph 🚀 A new personal best for Curtis and his ALPHA 28 R8 🏎️💨

Rounding out the 2026 AMS TX2K team is Curtis and his ALPHA 28 R8, which made its debut at tx2k last year, finishing 2nd in the top DCT Elite class in drag racing 🥈 Curtis got off to a strong start this year, clicking off a 215mph pass in roll race practice. That strong start rolled on into the competition, with Curtis qualifying 1st in the Unlimited roll race class with a 212mph pass 🥇

While Curtis advanced through round 1 with ease, a mechanical failure during a second round re-run due to a competitor fault eliminated Curtis from further roll race competition ❌ Not our first go-round, the team quickly got to work to get Curtis ready to go for drag race eliminations later in the week 👨‍🔧 The issue was identified, rectified, and Curtis ready to ride. When an issue arises, we will do everything in our power to get the car back into tip top shape. In this case, that meant swapping to a spare transmission overnight in the pits. Adapt and overcome, a theme here at AMS Performance 🏁

Technical difficulties during qualifying landed Curtis in only the 11th spot with a 7.71 at 173mph. Although with a previous personal best of 7.36 at 196mph coming into the event, we knew there was plenty more in it ⏱️ With all previous issues addressed, drag race eliminations got underway on Sunday with much fanfare. Curtis pulled up to the line on Sunday, looking to improve on last year’s 2nd place performance with a 1st place finish. In a fate much like Sana and Dave, Curtis was knocked out in the first round of eliminations. Not quite the repeat performance of last year, but that’s why we don’t race on paper 📝 A true racer at heart, Curtis quickly set his sights on the next race. As always, Curtis will be back and better than ever, the comeback is always bigger than the setback. Plenty more to come from Curtis and his ALPHA 28 R8! 🏎️💨

🏁 1/4 Mile: 7.36 at 196mph
🏎️ 1/4 Mile Roll: 215mph
🚀 1/2 Mile Roll: 238mph
📈 2,727whp and 1,618lb-ft
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#25yearsofAMS #amsperformance #audir8 #twinturbo #tx2k

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