2015 funny car series
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Think you're in luck sounds like there are a fair few nostalgia funnys on the way. They look stunning (especially apache...) but like Tet I would rather see modern fc's... the nostalgia engines just don't quite rattle your eyeballs like modern ones do!
I was appalled when I heard about 1000ft racing - even those who know nothing of the sport have heard of the 'quarter mile'. After seeing it from the grand stands though I had to admit I really couldn't tell much difference, and I guess it helps european teams to afford to race to which is a good thing in this climate.
I was appalled when I heard about 1000ft racing - even those who know nothing of the sport have heard of the 'quarter mile'. After seeing it from the grand stands though I had to admit I really couldn't tell much difference, and I guess it helps european teams to afford to race to which is a good thing in this climate.
That's an interesting insight, makes sense. I still remember witnessing Barry Sheavills first 4 second run with my Dad, mind boggling to think that kind of speed is the norm now.
I suppose it all comes down to safety and that argument of whether it's better to restrict the power or the distance... I'd probably say neither but then I only have to watch!
I suppose it all comes down to safety and that argument of whether it's better to restrict the power or the distance... I'd probably say neither but then I only have to watch!
There is something very outlaw-ish and awesome about seeing a modern top fueler still doing a full quarter mile…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhBOwfxmKbE
Back to funny cars though; Seems like they’ve struggled to take off in the same way dragsters have in Europe. But I was surprised to learn that there were 16 car fields back in the eighties, it must have dropped off pretty rapidly at the end of that decade. Is that because the parts just became too expensive as the class got more advanced in the US, so the European teams couldn’t keep up? Or are there just not many people crazy enough to drive a fuel funny car over here?
Back to funny cars though; Seems like they’ve struggled to take off in the same way dragsters have in Europe. But I was surprised to learn that there were 16 car fields back in the eighties, it must have dropped off pretty rapidly at the end of that decade. Is that because the parts just became too expensive as the class got more advanced in the US, so the European teams couldn’t keep up? Or are there just not many people crazy enough to drive a fuel funny car over here?
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