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Ding a ding dang my dang a long ling long
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 2:34 pm
by Doug Chase
I went to watch the drags last Sunday. This was the real deal – NHRA Nationals. Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro burning funny cars, Pro Stocks, etc. These were the big boys. They had been in town since Friday and the finals were on Sunday.
It was amazing. If you’ve never been, you must go at least once. There is absolutely nothing like it. Imagine a car with SEVEN THOUSAND HORSEPOWER. It’s incomprehensible.
They accelerate faster than anything you have ever seen. 0 – 325 mph in 4.5 seconds. They come out of the hole so quick that if you’re sitting at the far end of the track, you can see the cars jump about a car length before the noise hits you. The noise is deafening; ear plugs are a necessity. The whole world shakes when they go by. It literally blurs your vision. I am not joking. And nitro methane smells gooood… It was definitely an experience for 4 out of your 5 senses.
Next year I’m going to the Friday night rounds so I can see 10 foot flames coming out of the pipes.
If you get a chance, go. Even if you don’t think you’re a drag fan, go. It’s worth every penny of the $45 ticket.
My photos are here:
http://www.chaserace.com/photo/20050724drags00.html
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:22 pm
by Shaun41178(2)
Awesome.
I have been to the Gator Nationals and also Night under fire up at Norwalk in Ohio.
I know exactly what you are talking about. I do suggest at least hang down by the starting line for a bit when the top fuel guys are running. You will feel the air being sucked out of your lungs when they launch. Its an awesome feeling.
Night under fire is sweet. You can see bits and peices of the engine being shot out of the exh when its dark out. Seeing those cars go in the dark I think is better then in the daytime.
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:33 pm
by The Dark Side of Will
Don't get me wrong, Top Fuel cars are impressive as hell.
Go to a military airshow at night.
See an F-14 go almost vertical in a full burner climb 200 feet off the deck. The ground shakes. The flames from the afterburners are like cutting torch flames dozens of feet long.
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:54 pm
by Kohburn
The Dark Side of Will wrote:Don't get me wrong, Top Fuel cars are impressive as hell.
Go to a military airshow at night.
See an F-14 go almost vertical in a full burner climb 200 feet off the deck. The ground shakes. The flames from the afterburners are like cutting torch flames dozens of feet long.
:thumbleft: the airshows at the base here are awesome
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 1:48 am
by Aaron
I saw the title, saw your name Doug, and thought instantly, "Great, here he is making fun of me for wanted the chiming dingy thingie...lol"
I've never been, but I think I may make it a point now to go. And Bandimere is only about an hour away (NHRA track).
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:33 am
by The Dark Side of Will
Kohburn wrote:
:thumbleft: the airshows at the base here are awesome
You've seen the Blue Angels, right? Top Fuel Schmop Fuel
300 mph has nothing on 650.
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:37 am
by Kohburn
yeah and last time they had the semi that has 3 huge turbines on back - a blue angel flew over and the truck kicked ont he afterburners and passed the plane - this was ona runway several hundred feet away and when the afterburners on all three of those engines lit up you could feel the heat
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 4:19 pm
by Doug Chase
Aaron wrote:I saw the title, saw your name Doug, and thought instantly, "Great, here he is making fun of me for wanted the chiming dingy thingie...lol"
Nope.
I'm curious, did anybody read the title and know what this post was about before they opened it?
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 4:46 pm
by Aaron
I hada c ouple ideas, but they weren't right.
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:28 am
by eHoward
no clue.
Doug Chase wrote:Aaron wrote:I saw the title, saw your name Doug, and thought instantly, "Great, here he is making fun of me for wanted the chiming dingy thingie...lol"
Nope.
I'm curious, did anybody read the title and know what this post was about before they opened it?
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 10:24 am
by The Dark Side of Will
Doug Chase wrote:
I'm curious, did anybody read the title and know what this post was about before they opened it?
No, Doug, nobody understands the way your mind works.
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:43 am
by Aaron
:withstupid:
lol j/k
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:11 pm
by donk_316
Jesus built my hotrod - Ministry
What do i win!?!? A roll cage?!?!
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:17 pm
by Shaun41178(2)
^ not like your car will ever be fast enough to need one.
love
the
new
sig.
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:57 pm
by Aaron
Shaun41178(2) wrote:^ not like your car will ever be fast enough to need one.
His car won't ever be fast enough to need tires if he doesn't get an engine :la:
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 3:14 am
by donk_316
Just for the record...
My car runs FINE NOW with its 3.4L
Just looking to put together a boost engine now.
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 3:23 am
by Aaron
So you have an engine, you just want another to boost it?
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 8:29 pm
by donk_316
I dont have a dohc. my 3.4L is a pushrod.
I want to build a dohc turbo engine.
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 11:17 pm
by Aaron
I see, and good choice!
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:07 pm
by Doug Chase
donk_316 wrote:Jesus built my hotrod - Ministry
Winner!
Thanks, Donk. I guess it was a little more obscure than I thought.
Send me your address and I'll send you some Chase Race stickers.