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NHRA
NHRA is the National Hot Rod Association. It is one of the premier governing bodies in drag racing. Here, you will find questions on racing classes, drivers, mechanics, or any standing start race for a 1/4 mile or less.
315 Questions
Where is drag racing in Australia?
Drag racing is all over Australia.
If you begin to race, then this will become your 'home track'. Have a look on the ANDRA (Australian National Drag Racing Association Inc.) website (see the related link below) then scroll way down to the bottom and under competitors and click on the tracks link and then click on what ever the part of Australia is relevant to you, if you don't have anyone to ask. I hope that you become more interested in drag racing and participate with the great Australian sportsmanship that we are renowned for!
Why does a race car driver wear arm restraints?
To keep the driver's arms within the car to prevent flailing and cut down on the prospects of arm injury in the event of a rollover incident.
NHRA figured the speeds were high enough, coupled with the short run-outs, or outdated tracks, NHRA figured it would give the cars more distance to slow down, this was implemented after the death of Scott Kalitta.
Former champ Kalitta lost in qualifying accident Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta, 46, died June 21 from multiple injuries suffered after his car went out of control and crashed in a high-speed racing accident at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park during the fourth and final round of qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals.
* http://www.nhra.com/2008/kalitta/index.html
out of the two, you'll find that the thm400 is a better transmission all around. it was a more heavy duty built transmission than the thm350, and it does last a lot longer. we had built up a 77 gmc sierra classic with a 350 4 bolt, and it was pushing near 500 hp. tore apart 3 thm350's before going that little bit bigger, never had a problem with the used 400 we bought. just from my experience, the 400 is a better transmission, a little harder to come by, but much worth looking
How to determine Drag Racing winner?
There are two types of drag racing. First off there is what is called a pro start, or pro tree. Those classes are run heads up, start out even, and barring a red light, starting too soon, or before the green light comes on, the first to the finish line wins. The other type is called bracket racing. You make a couple of passes to see what your car runs, et wise. Then, you put a time on the windshield. It is a time that is close to what you run. Not too much faster, because that time determines how much of a headstart either car gets. But, not too slow, because if you go faster than that time, you break out, and are disqualified. Consistency is the key to bracket racing.
Scott kalita died most recently, causing the the rule change for a shortening of the track to 1000 feet. he was a great driver its a shame he died. at least he died doing what he loved. also Steve engval died, im not sure of a source of more recent accident but im sure theres one on NHRA.com
Where to find second hand engine for 1992 BMW 735i?
Bavarian Auto Recycling, Inc Rancho Cordova, CA 800.269.6580
What does DA mean in drag racing?
Density Altitude. The lower the DA, the better cars will perform. It has to do with the desnsity of oxygen in the air. Optimal conditions are low temperature, low humidity and high barometric pressue.
What happened to drag racer Jeb Allen after he retired from racing?
Jeb Allen is a very successful home builder in Redding Ca. I personally live in a Jeb Allen home.
Kent Bourland
How much money does the winner get in NHRA?
not much--poorest paying racing org. in the world--why they do it? who knows
How long are current nhra drag races?
They are a quarter mile, however, I think a lot of tracks are dropping back to an eighth mile, for safety reasons, and fuel saving reasons. But the official NHRA distance is a quarter mile.
What year did reation times started showing on time slips in NHRA racing?
Where I grew up, Washington, around Seattle, our two local tracks had them back in the early 80's, but as for when they actually hit, I'm not sure.
How old do you have to be to drag race?
Well if you wan a really early start you can join a drag racing league called JDRL (Junior Dragster Racing leage) like my self. You have to be at least 8 years of age and can race until the age of 16. And after 16 you can move up to big cars.
Fastest speed ever by a drag motorcycle?
NHRA pro stock records are 6.87et and 211 mph N/A I-4 or V-twin
The fuel drag bikes are in the high 5s at almost 250 mph!!
What woman won the NHRA top fuel championship in 1977?
Shirley Muldowney won the Top Fuel championship in 1977. http://www.muldowney.com/devotion.htm
The movie might be The Heavenly Kid from 1985.
because the aerodynamics will have to cause to make drag if there is no aerodynamics then no drag.
and it also because, the flow near the wing tips is distorted spanwise as a result of the pressure difference from the top to the buttom of the wing.
What did champ clark do to become famous?
Champ Clark, whose real name was James Beauchamp Clark, became famous as a politician. Clark served first in the US House of Representatives from the 9th district of Missouri. Later, he served as the 41st Speaker of the House.
