Va. 250 Car Project

Breaking a record he set — to honor Virginia history

The MHC Historical Society is proud to announce its partnership with the Virginia 250 Car Project, with VA250 and Arrington Engines.

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Virginia, the American Revolution and the nation, the Virginia 250 car will set a new world record - a NASCAR-spec Dodge Charger race car to go 250 miles per hour at NASA’s 15,000-foot runway at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility on January 2, 2026.

The car and engine are designed and developed by Joey Arrington of Arrington Manufacturing, who built the engine which set the standing record of 244.9 mph as confirmed by Guinness World Records in Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah in 2007.

A film crew and helicopter will record this monumental event as the driver attempts to cross the 250 mph mark to honor and kick off the 250th year celebration of America. This event also will give a nod to Virginia’s history in racing and demonstrates that some of the best equipment in the world still originates in Virginia, sealing its rightful place in racing today.

Join us in the race to celebrate the quarter-millennial anniversary of the United States!

Pictured here, Joey Arrington shows part of the engine he is building to break the stock car speed record by traveling at 250 miles per hour. He can only show part of the engine — most of it remains a secret.