Driver Profile

A world-renowned champion in Time Attack and Drag, Chris Rado joined Team Need for Speed in 2010.

Chris competes in time attack events in a factory-backed Scion tC in National Auto Sport Association (NASA) time trials, Super Street Super Lap Battles and Global Time Attack. He is currently the Youth Lifestyle spokesperson for Scion Racing.

In addition to time attack, Chris competes in the Comp Eliminator category in the NHRA, Full Throttle series for his own team, WORLD Racing, along with other series including the Pacific Street Car Association (PSCA), and The National Sport Compact Racing Association (NSCRA).

Along with his partnerships with Need for Speed and factory sponsor Scion, Chris has partnered with top-tier sponsors during the 2010 season, including WORLD Electronics, Continental Tire, Penske Racing Shocks, Turbonetics Turbochargers, Spearco Intercoolers, JE Pistons, BC, Mishimoto, ISHA Foundation, Kognition, Lincoln Technical Institue, TRD, Odyssey The Extreme Battery, HRE Wheels, Race Technologies (Brembo) RC Injectors, and web content partners Scionlife.com, UrbanRacer.com, and Speedhunters.com.

Stats

Car	2010 Team Need for Speed AWD Scion tC
Builder	WORLD Racing Inc.
Tires	Continental Tire 305/645R18 R80 Compound
Engine	Factory 2.4l Scion 2AZ-FE (4-cylinder)
Horsepower	1,500/1,000+ ft/lbs
Gearbox	6 Speed sequential - Weismann WAW
Suspension	Penske Racing Shocks
Brakes	Brembo GT-R (6 piston) Monoblock
Wheels	HRE Wheels (Comp 95) – 18inch X 12inch
Exterior	Tru Karbon (Body) Auto Explosion (Paint) Spin Imaging (Vehicle Wrap)
Interior	AutoMeter (Gauges) Recaro/HANS (Seat/Safety) RWD (Chassis/Tin Work

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