02-05-2007, 04:27 AM
Awesome list, Mike!
While I generally pooh-pooh NASCAR, I feel quite the opposite about Drag Racing. The engineering is just so amazing. I had once heard that they calculate out the engine RPM, and then factor in the final drive ratio, along with the circumference of the fully expanded rear tires, in order to come up with the expected elapsed time.
If you have never gone to an NHRA event, you really need to go. It is definitely something that must be experienced live in order to get the full effect. Night time qualifying is the best of the best.
I was lucky to have Mike Andrews along for my first event. He is the best "tour guide" for NHRA. He took us to watch the rebuild of Larry Dixon's engine, and it was like ballet.
I get really bored watching road racing, but the constantly changing activity at a drag race is just great for those of us with ADD.
While I generally pooh-pooh NASCAR, I feel quite the opposite about Drag Racing. The engineering is just so amazing. I had once heard that they calculate out the engine RPM, and then factor in the final drive ratio, along with the circumference of the fully expanded rear tires, in order to come up with the expected elapsed time.
If you have never gone to an NHRA event, you really need to go. It is definitely something that must be experienced live in order to get the full effect. Night time qualifying is the best of the best.
I was lucky to have Mike Andrews along for my first event. He is the best "tour guide" for NHRA. He took us to watch the rebuild of Larry Dixon's engine, and it was like ballet.
I get really bored watching road racing, but the constantly changing activity at a drag race is just great for those of us with ADD.
Christopher Mahalick
1984 911 Targa
2001 BMW 530i
1974 Lotus Europa
1994 Ducati 900SS/SP
197(?)Suzuki GT-750 Street fighter
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1983 Suzuki GS-1100ES
2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250
1984 911 Targa
2001 BMW 530i
1974 Lotus Europa
1994 Ducati 900SS/SP
197(?)Suzuki GT-750 Street fighter
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1983 Suzuki GS-1100ES
2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250