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What it takes to go 300MPH

February 28, 2009 Posted in Automotive, Video


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Video Shot/Edited by me. @ Streetfire.net

300 MPH on four wheels on the ground. Pretty impressive. Right?

Now consider that the 0-100mph barrier is broken under 1 second. Think your Ferrari has pick up? Quick acceleration? Yeah right.

How about reaching 300MPH in under 1,000ft of runway. Impressed yet? I AM. 

Bob Tasca III of Ford Racing took the time to show us around his Nitro Funny Car rig and explain the gear he wears to protect himself and withstand the explosion of Nitro Methane race fuel. Naderi, Ricky, and I got to cover the NHRA top fuel drag races in Pomona and it was an eye opening experience. These cars are impressive machines that are fully piloted by the quick reaction time and instincts of their talented drivers. The engines have to be rebuilt after each pass because of the wear. Over 15 gallons of fuel pumps through the motor’s massive injectors during a single pass. Once the supercharger reaches power- the car’s horsepower rockets up to several thousands of ponies at the wheels. These top fuel cars are purpose built machines that are loud enough to kill your ears.

Watch the video on StreetFire.net’s new HD player.

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by Will

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