Top Fuel Dragster by junge1
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Description
These dragsters compete in the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Nationals. One of the venues is Firebird Lake, Phoenix, Arizona.
These dragsters have engines based on the Hemi with a power output estimated to be anywhere from 8,500 to 10,000 hp and torque of approximately 6,000lbf-ft.
They burn a mixture of 90% Nitromethane and 10% Methanol.
Since the death of Scott Kalitta in June 2008 (a top competitor) they more often than not only run over a 1,000-ft distance. They typically accelerate from standstill to 100 mph (160km/h) in 0.7 seconds.
The conditions in Phoenix were not ideal, the official temperatures at the airport were 99F for both Friday and Saturday (that's in the shade). The track conditions were warmer, both ambient and track surface temperature.
To give you an idea what 99F means when you watch these races for 10 hours while sitting in the sun. We each drank 9 bottles of water during that time without ever having to go to the bathroom.
Since the conditions weren't ideal the times reached were no records, but points were awarded for the fastest times (as were for the Funny Cars, Pro Stocks, Pro Bikes etc) which count toward the championship.
The fastest run for a top fuel dragster on Saturday, 15 October was 3.93 seconds for the 1,000-ft (304m) with a speed of 293 mph (471 km/h).
The fuel they burn is so toxic that the crews, when they get ready to start up the engine to check it out wear full face mask with breathing apparatus.
We were watching the individual teams start up their engines. They are very noisy, even in idle, and almost instantly our eyes were stinging from the fumes and I am sure it wasn't good for the lungs either.
The engines are so loud and so powerful when they run the 1,000-ft that the ground and ones chest shakes from the power.
This picture was taken on 15 October 2011,
Sig...
Comments (27)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
MOSKETON
PRECIOSA IMAGEN.
bazza
Super capture of this beast Sig and great info too..
Sea_Dog
Great shot and information. It's hard to imagine a land vehicle going so fast. Nice work
jocko500
wow that is something to see. They stopped all races around here . guess the money was not there. but I did go see a few myself. love to watch them.
bmac62
Excellent image Sig...and the info you've provided has told me at least 300% more than I've known before about these cars. Simply amazing! 9 bottles of water with no need for a bathroom break!!! Doubly amazing:)
Faemike55
Cool capture and very interesting information
auntietk
Sounds like you had a good day! :) I said ... IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAD A GOOD DAY!!
renecyberdoc
wowzerr.
whaleman
Neat place!
jayfar
A super shot of a real boys toy!
flaviok
Fantástica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
flavia49
WOW!!!! FANTASTIC car and picture
mariogiannecchini
Great capture , very beautiful image !
Dreamingbee
how cool - and great POV for this .. !!!!
KnightWolverine
Zero to Ecstasy in 3.03 seconds....Yeah Buddy!!!
farmerC
Shining shot.
drifterlee
When I was young, I used to go to the dragstrip with my boyfriend. Many years ago, Cool shot!
emmecielle
Fantastic image! :)
jamaicamac
Sig, You give a colorful and vivid description of your pictures...it almost feels like I'm right there. Thanks.
sandra46
SUPERB WORK
Str4wB34ry
Pure picture of pure physics at work... why so long, well it's all about leverage and creating maximum traction for those slick back tyres by weight transfer.
bobrgallegos
Very cool capture and great information!!
adrie
Great capture my friend.
danapommet
Sweet capture Sig and nicely stocked garage. Fantastic narrative.
moochagoo
I dont even think to drive that terrible thing :))
bebert
that remember me : Joe Amado :)