toyota-sponsored 8000hp, 300mph dragster explodes

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02-18-13, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmyjazz

It's not Toyota powered. It's sponsored by Toyota. ...

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Originally Posted by ydooby

I had a feeling that the "Toyota-powered" wording in the title was misleading and it seems that's indeed the case.

wasn't intentional, and fixed now. thanks guys.

02-19-13, 04:24 AM

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True.....and, if course, even with ear-protection, those who are often around and/or drive such vehicles sometimes suffer hearing damage as they age.

300 MPH quarter-mile speeds, BTW, have become run-of-the-mill now for Funny Cars and Top-Fuel eliminators. And, of course, engine-explosions are always a possibility when you are running that kind of power with nitro-fuels.

NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car class now only race to 1,000 feet. Been that way since 2008. Still, 300 plus MPH in "less than" a 1/4 mile is just flat out, blinding speed.

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02-19-13, 05:19 AM

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NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car class now only race to 1,000 feet. Been that way since 2008. Still, 300 plus MPH is "less than" a 1/4 mile is just flat out, blinding speed.

This was done because of the death of Scott Kalitta in a Top Fuel car, with engine failure/fire.