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NHRA is the National Hot Rod Association. It is one of the premier governing bodies in drag racing. Here, you will find questions on racing classes, drivers, mechanics, or any standing start race for a 1/4 mile or less.
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Sugu ece1983It means that a driver gets way ahead of the other car, and lets off of the throttle before the finish line, thus running a...
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You usually don't see that BEFORE a race, unless it's during a practice session. What they are doing is scraping off rubber that...
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Bill Jenkins, Bob Glidden, Warren Johnson, Don Garlits, Don Prudohme, Shirly Muldowney, John Force.
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None its a car not a horse.The question is not a riddle and is asking a legitimate question. A legitimate answer would be that...
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i think its like 2 something at like 9.38 seconds in the quarter mile it was on a stretched home made four cylinder i will get...
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they are wide for traction (more wheel is in contact with the surface) and they have a large diameter so they can travel further...
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Go to www.nhra.com This question was asked to several top fuel drivers. They could not come up with a definitive answer....
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To clean and heat the surface of the tire. The l o n g and smokey burn-outs aren't really necessary, they are more for show...
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Garlits suffered a broken left leg and had his right foot severed at the arch when his transmission exploded at Lions Drag Strip...
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This question was asked to several top fuel drivers. They could not come up with a definitive answer. Some said that before there...
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Almost all CCC's offer a choice of "vanity cards". For instance if you belong to the Elks, you can have the org. insignia placed...
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Automatic all the way because 98% of drag cars are automatic and there is no one in this world who can shift on time.
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AnswerA Delay Box is a little complicated to build from the look of what I saw at...
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Top Fuel 4.428 ET 11/12/06 Tony Schumacher Top Fuel 336.15 M.P.H 05/25/05 Tony Schumacher
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Wally Parks invented the Drag racing car Wally Parks invented NHRA Drag Racing. The cars evolved from dry-lakes roadsters...
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Cheating is breaking rules...so check the rule book and don't follow one...running a non-stock car in the stock class is one way....
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It started in California on the beach. they moved to asphalt so they could go faster and get more traction. It started in...
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Firstly, all Drag Races are manual transmission, irrespective if you play the game using automatic transmission mode. So you need...
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2006 was "The Choice" by The Formula Project. 2005 was by Stephen Pearcy (formerly of RATT)
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In a heads-up (even start) race that would be where the winning car had a slower Elapsed Time than the losing car. This occurs...
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Bryan Shipman I think that the person your asking about is Ms. Muldowney, she drove a pink top fueller in the 70's and 80's if...
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If you mean to the tires spin at the starting line then the answer is yes. while its not enough to smoke the tires they do spin...
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They use water because it helps with grip when doing burnout down drag strip, bleach would ruin the tires and track
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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The tire is trying to rotate from the power applied from the engine...
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not much--poorest paying racing org. in the world--why they do it? who knows
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the quickest is a veyron at the r2 level with 10.00 speed and 9.9 acceleration search for set-up this does 232mph on the drag...
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Drag cars have large rear tires with no tread to grab more traction on the track surface. The rear tires also have lower air...
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it depends on what class they race in
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Correct me if I am wrong but I think you are looking for what we used to call a " line lock ". The unit fits in the brake...
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Density Altitude. The lower the DA, the better cars will perform. It has to do with the desnsity of oxygen in the air. Optimal...
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According to http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2007/06/nhra_top_fuel_d.php, the American record for a top fuel dragster...
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1. Full Face Helmet (fire resistant) 2. Nomex Fire Suit (coveralls) 3. Nomex Hood 4. Nomex Gloves 5. Driving shoes (fire...
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Roy Harris late 1970's (Bud Man), then Kenny Bernstein mid 1980's (Budweiser King).
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Heads up racing is were two cars leave the starting line at the same time.
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Drag racing is where 2 cars or bikes race down a quarter mile and whoever crosses the line first wins the race. There are many...
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Shirley Muldowney. Bryan Shipman I think that the person your asking about is Ms. Muldowney, she drove a pink top...
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It is very tricky. off the starting line keep an eye on just above the center of your screen for the little blue/green/red icon....
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Here are answers and opinions from FAQ Farmers: The Don Garlits Drag Racing Museum in Ocala Florida. Go to...
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The girl is rude, if she can't handle being seen with you in public. It will only work if you both compromise and do things that...
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Answerjust use the y button to shift when the arrow turns green. red means that you've over revved and blue either means that...
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The salary ranges from $90,000-$130,000
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John Force is a 14 time Funny Car Champion and a 16 time championship car owner champion, as far as what he makes in salary...
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Get Top looks For ur Dragster. STEP.1 Enter TOPHIT as ur name STEP.2 There U Have It
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a brealout is when the car looses traction and starts to swerve
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Its quite simple, crossing into the other lane is automatic disqualification. Also, by breaking out (red-lighting) or tagging...
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it is only $50 in kansas city kansas
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31. America East Conference Atlantic 10 Conference Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Sun Conference Big 12 Conference Big...
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my My theory on drag is that when a car cuts through air the air goes on all sides. When it comes towards the rear the air holds...
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Just a guess, but maybe from racing from stoplight, to stoplight, on the main drag.
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Firstly, all Drag Races are manual transmission, irrespective if you play the game using automatic transmission mode. So you need...
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it is a hobbie not a business
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Nitrous Oxide is still used in drag racing but as far as i know it is not or has ever been used in NASCAR. Nitrous is a...
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weight cancels power... same reason runners wear light weight clothing and don't carry weights...
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NHRA history: Drag racing's fast startBorn on the backroads of America in the post World War II years, drag racing's roots were...
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By points per game. Player G FG FT PTS PPG 1. Michael Jordan 1,072 12,192 7,327 32,292 30.1 1. Wilt Chamberlain 1,045 12,681...
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no, street racing is just that - street racing, it is done on public roads etc etc. drag racing is an official sport where u race...
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In the NHRA people can make between 1 million and 2 million dollars a year....but after paying the crews and...
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National (USA) 1/4 mile Drag Racing records are: Top Fuel Dragster 4.42 seconds at 336 mph and Funny Car 4.65 at 333 mph. Jet...
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This site explains who she is and what she does, (excerpt and the site): At the time the interview was conducted (mid-December...
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Race cars were not invented. Cars were raced almost from the inception of the automobile. As soon as there were two cars in an...
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Anywhere from a couple hundred dollars for a driving uniform and a helmet to drive the car you have in a "run what ya brung" race...
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Well if you wan a really early start you can join a drag racing league called JDRL (Junior Dragster Racing leage) like my self....
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In the 1950's and 60's, cars were often modified by their owners to achieve a one off "custom" look. These cars were called...
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Don 'The Snake' Prudhomme.
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There are many techniques, but most involve things like aerodynamics, reducing weight, reducing friction of internal components,...
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There r 3 seasons so ill start with season 1 Rebecca Glasscock Shannel Victoria "Porkchop" ParkerTammie Brown Akashia Jade ...
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Bristol Motor Speedway is located at: 151 Speedway Blvd. Bristol, Tennessee 37620
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Hot rod is a sweet car but Hot rod is also a movie so yeah stay in school and keep chillin homie haha
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i think the answer is about $15,00.00
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I drag race myself so, I will tell you what I know. One of the main things is to get a good reaction time. You will have to be...
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History of the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League It all started with a man and a dream for his kids When Vince Napp (right), an...
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try putting a racing package together showing some of your accomplishments and send them out for people to see you and some...
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There are two types of drag racing. First off there is what is called a pro start, or pro tree. Those classes are run heads up,...
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ON A CLOSED COARSE, known as a drag strip, two cars line up, side by side, and either start out together, or in some types, the...
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because of the major drag that happens when you race that fast
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Both cars are given the Green Light (GO signal) at the same time. There is no handicap start (when one car gets to leave before...
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It can be both, Baseball, Softball are sports, yet there are thousands of small town and/or inter city leagues that play on a...
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shirley muldowneyNope, its Marianne
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Funny Car is a drag racing car class. Funny cars have forward-mounted engines and carbon fiber automotive bodies over the...
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You don't. Assembly lube should be used on cams, rocker arms, lifters, springs, etc, but not on cranks or main bearings. Assmebly...
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NHRA figured the speeds were high enough, coupled with the short run-outs, or outdated tracks, NHRA figured it would give the...
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simple press X then shift gears using R2 and L2 and avoid the cars....
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They don't. Most racing trans have straight cut gears. Spur cuts are a little easier to shift.
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They are running in excess of 50psi
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No, not in Australia anyway they do not comply with the legal rules
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the yz125 would win has more top end power and pull
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The winner gets the title (Pink slip) and the other car, the loser walks home.
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America, Australia, England are the main countries
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out of the two, you'll find that the thm400 is a better transmission all around. it was a more heavy duty built transmission than...
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nitro / methanol / petrol!
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