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My last few weeks at the drag races

So Ive been spending a bunch of time at the dragstrip. Ive grow up around these racers so I try to show up and lend a hand if they need it. So Nov 1-4th was the NHRA World Finals. It seems like drag racing doesnt get too much love in the lounge but I thought Id share my shots.

I spend most of Sat helping my friends out with their alcohol funnycar.

Then on Nov10th I went to help my good friends with their topfuel harley for their finals of the season.










Really fast electric bike

looks cool man - everyone's got their hobbies never been to a drag strip before.

Nice pics

I love the turbo'd 'Busa. Too much blingy chrome on it though.

While I couldn't ever get in to drag racing myself (I ran rallies and autocross in my MX-5), the brutal power is really impressive.

I love all motorsports. Drag racing is something Ive grown up around since I was 3. Its great if you have A.D.D. too. There is something about chasing speed records that appeals too me.

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Originally posted by L.E.N. There is something about chasing speed records that appeals too me.

ever been to the salt flats?

http://www.utah.com/playgrounds/bonneville_salt.htm

Im well aware of Bonnieville. I havent been but soon. There are a few diffrent versions of speed. Drag racing is more about being "quick" 0 to whatever in the fastest time, bonnieville is for a true speed record over a 7 mile track.

The only local strip to me are the RaceLegal events in San Diego, although it has its faults. Qualcomm Stadium has a dedicated 1/8 mile strip to RaceLegal (an event usually held every other Friday as an alternative to illegal street racing), which is inclined and generally full of Honda Civics and Integras. They also have a restriction on how fast you can go and a dB limit (there is a shopping center + housing nearby). It's cheap quick and nearby fun, so meh.

But I've been the the Barona strips (1/8+1/4)a couple of times and it's a bit more diversified and populated in terms of cars. It's also loud

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Originally posted by SuspicionVandit The only local strip to me are the RaceLegal events in San Diego, although it has its faults. Qualcomm Stadium has a dedicated 1/8 mile strip to RaceLegal (an event usually held every other Friday as an alternative to illegal street racing), which is inclined and generally full of Honda Civics and Integras. They also have a restriction on how fast you can go and a dB limit (there is a shopping center + housing nearby). It's cheap quick and nearby fun, so meh. But I've been the the Barona strips (1/8+1/4)a couple of times and it's a bit more diversified and populated in terms of cars. It's also loud

Those are great ways of keeping kids off the streets with racing and Im all for it....but seeing "real" drags are so much louder/faster. I highly recommend it. Tv/videos just dont cut it. So loud your fillings shake.

Wow, no CRX's...impressive

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Originally posted by bas Wow, no CRX's...impressive

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Of course

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Originally posted by bas Of course

Naw just a sourced pic...CRX's are at Import races. The ones that run fast enough dont fit into the rules.

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Originally posted by L.E.N. Those are great ways of keeping kids off the streets with racing and Im all for it....

meh...kind of. A good number of people use it to organize street races after the event. The kids do talk a lot of shit about the event because they feel it's a "honeypot." In truth, the cops are usually just serving as security guards making sure everything is orderly. No one (racers or spectators) are asked to pop their hoods or get their ridiculously lowered cars measured by measuring tape. Doesn't stop dipshits from racing in the parking lot (and creating a scene when the cops turn on the lights, lol).
But I think the organization is on it's way out. They were originally sponsored by the city after there was a huge influx of street racing fatalities. But the city pulled out a while ago and they've been surviving on ticket sales (which have now been increased for "survival")

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Originally posted by SuspicionVandit meh...kind of. A good number of people use it to organize street races after the event. The kids do talk a lot of shit about the event because they feel it's a "honeypot." In truth, the cops are usually just serving as security guards making sure everything is orderly. No one (racers or spectators) are asked to pop their hoods or get their ridiculously lowered cars measured by measuring tape. Doesn't stop dipshits from racing in the parking lot (and creating a scene when the cops turn on the lights, lol). But I think the organization is on it's way out. They were originally sponsored by the city after there was a huge influx of street racing fatalities. But the city pulled out a while ago and they've been surviving on ticket sales (which have now been increased for "survival")

There are somethings you cant control...street racing has been around since our dads were teens. I just think having a place to do it is better...I dont get setting up a race at a race track to race later. Just race there.

Re: My last few weeks at the drag races

Never got into drag races, but I can appreciate the effort they throw into the cars.

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Originally posted by L.E.N.

Just so cute

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Originally posted by Lilith Never got into drag races, but I can appreciate the effort they throw into the cars.

Thats all that matters.

Cool stuff man, thank's for sharing.

Probably my favorite:



Also this one, since I had a '73 Mach 1.



I miss it, but it had to go unfortunately. I'll pick up another, I hope.

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