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07-26-2007 | 07:43 PM

maximaman

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NHRA Drag Racing

Was watching the NHRA races in seattle this weekend and was wondering if anybody on APC was into them. Ive heard many jets take off in my lifetime but their is nothing louder than two top fuel dragster taking off for a 4 second quarter mile run. I think racing a 330 mph funny car would be a real dream job.

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07-26-2007 | 07:50 PM

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Top Fuel cars certainly are insane....Racing a drag car would be fun, but I'd rather race F1 or MotoGP. You get to turn, and plus, the money is better.

-Ben

07-26-2007 | 07:52 PM

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going fast

Could you imagine the acceleration force of going zero to three-twenty or better in less than a 1/4th of a mile.

DRAG RACING IS AMAZING

07-26-2007 | 07:57 PM

pete2800

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Yeah, it would be interesting to see an accelerometer reading from one of those as it launches...

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07-26-2007 | 08:12 PM

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From a fan standpoint, I don't think you can top the NHRA. Going through the pits between rounds, watching the crews work and meeting the drivers is almost as neat as the racing itself.

07-26-2007 | 08:35 PM

maximaman

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I love it in the pits when they warm up the cars and that nitromethane burns your eyes.

07-26-2007 | 11:19 PM

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gotta say I love the feeling when they go by, and the smell.... nitromethane kicks ass! I went the last 2 years but skipped this one. as for getting into a nitro car.... good luck!
I'll stick to my 11 second street/strip car.... not as dangerous but still fun.... and quicker than 99% of cars on the road.

07-26-2007 | 11:23 PM

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What do you have?

07-27-2007 | 08:35 AM

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Connie is still very big into racing. He currently fields 4 teams (3 Top Fuel & 1 Funny Car). Flies his little jets to the track every weekend himself and is usually back in the office (Kalitta Air) first thing Monday morning. If they lost during the weekend and you see him walking accross the hangar, turn around!