NHRA
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Jun 25, 2019 09:26:09 #
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
NORWALK
Fuel dragsters are among the most dominating machines ever built. Over a span of only 4 seconds they accelerate from a stopped position to 330 mph and back to stopping in slightly more than 1/4 of a mile, 1320 feet! The engines are capable of producing around 8000 horsepower. When they bark, it shakes the ground on which they move. To make them operate requires an entire team of mechanical geniuses. Their launch is the photographer's greatest challenge. Now you see it, now it's gone! The rear tires are known as "wrinkle-walls" because of what happens when the lights go green and and the dragster goes gone. The tire's side-walls are ripped out of shape as 8000 horsepower are applied instantaneously and the treads bite the asphalt like no other tire ever built. When these monsters come out to play everyone takes notice. They are the reason crowds follow the NHRA. Only the dead are immune to their excitement.
Jun 25, 2019 10:04:36 #
Nice set, looks like you had a good vantage point! Today's dragsters put on a spectacular show, but I still enjoy the vintage drags and today's Sportsman classes as they more closely resemble the racing in my day at the track. Glad to see the manufacturers bringing back the Super Stock classes.
Jun 25, 2019 11:31:04 #
Jun 25, 2019 12:16:58 #
nanaval wrote:
Great set Jack 
Thanks Val it was fun taking Paiz to see these machines
Jun 25, 2019 12:17:18 #
Jimmy T wrote:
I'm a big fan of the 1320', Excellent set!
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Thanks Jimmy.
Jun 25, 2019 12:17:49 #
AzShooter1 wrote:
Most excellent set.
Thanks Az. It was a fun day with my grand daughter.
Jun 25, 2019 12:18:37 #
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Jun 25, 2019 12:20:31 #
hippi wrote:
I am suing smell o vision not working lol great pics but look uot once in the blood you will be hooked
in the 80's - 90's spent alot of time at the track (Thunder Mountian) https://www.bandimere.com/ the track has had alot of upgrades
in the 80's - 90's spent alot of time at the track (Thunder Mountian) https://www.bandimere.com/ the track has had alot of upgrades
Thanks hippo been hooked since early 60's my kids are and now my grand daughter is.
Jun 25, 2019 12:20:51 #
Rathyatra wrote:
Nice series of action shots Jack.
Thanks Bill glad you like the set.
Jun 25, 2019 12:22:02 #
rmalarz wrote:
Really great photos, Jack.
--Bob
--Bob
Thanks Bob. Nothing like the smell of nitro in the morning.....we took a bath in it wind was blowing just right and we got covered in it.
Jun 25, 2019 12:22:58 #
jederick wrote:
Terrific series and captures, Jack!!
Thanks jederick we had a fun day. Nice getting young ones interested in it. I think she's hooked.
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