A new nitro funny car livery is ready to hit the Australian drag strip, with XBOX and Rocket Industries unveiling a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day design that brings one of gaming’s most iconic franchises to the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC).
For nearly two decades, Gears of War has stood as a defining XBOX franchise, known for its larger-than-life action and intensity. Now, that energy is roaring down the drag strip in the most outrageous machine on wheels.
That comes in the form of a Nitro Funny Car unleashing more than 11,000hp and launching from 0 to 500km/h in under four seconds, with the force of a rocket. Behind the wheel of the custom-wrapped car is 2024 national champion and record holder Justin Walshe.
At this year’s Nitro Champs, Walshe set the NDRC Nitro Funny Car Speed Record with a blistering 525.79km/h pass, the fastest ever recorded in Australia. Created in collaboration with Rocket Industries, the striking livery celebrates the latest version of the game.
Gears of War: E-Day takes players back to Emergence Day, in a story of brotherhood, survival, and humanity’s first encounter with the Locust Horde. Through its partnership with Rocket Industries, the franchise’s signature intensity finds a real-world expression.
“Gears of War is a defining XBOX franchise that has shaped generations of gaming, so this is an incredible moment for us to be a part of,” Rocket Industries CEO Morice McMillin said.
“Combining pure mechanical power with the legendary Gears of War universe creates a high-octane tribute to E-Day that both drag racing and gaming fans will love. We’re super excited to hit the strip and give the crowd something special to see.”
The car will make its competitive debut at the Haltech East Coast Nationals at Sydney Dragway on 26 and 27 September before heading to Adelaide’s Spry Spring Nationals at The Bend from 22 to 25 October.
