Top Fuel Drag Racing-The Rock

Swede · #1 10-21-2008, 08:39 AM

Have all you guys been to a top fuel drag race? If not it is definitely worth going if you get the chance. I had always heard people talk about the noise and physical vibration of the Top Fuel cars but words can't describe it. It scared the chit out of me the first run they made.

Here is a link to a few of the pictures I took Sunday at Rockingham.

http://swedeimages.smugmug.com/galle...98885874_oZ8T7

engreps · #2 10-21-2008, 08:51 AM

Great shots. Thanks for sharing.

I built pro stocks and traveled the country maintaining and tuning. Haven't been to a race in several years.

I love the fresh smell of NITRO in the morning.

Shoot2thrill · #3 10-21-2008, 09:58 AM

Thanks for posting link,

you should check out the Augusta Nationals next year, the "Liquid Quartermile" is Intense.
(Pic from 2007)

Swede · #4 10-21-2008, 10:45 AM

Yeh, I made the mistake of not going to the Oak Hollow drags when they used to be in High Point. I think they quit having them there a few years ago.

engreps · #5 10-21-2008, 10:56 AM

I ran an outboard in the first Oak Hollow race and then moved up to the River Race Hydro and then Blown Gas Hydro. I was running a Sanger Pickle Fork in Blown Gas.

I also ran at the drags at Blues Creek. There are very few people that know drag races were held at Blues Creek.

These guys are running a lot faster than what were were running back then.

Swede · #6 10-21-2008, 11:30 AM

Are there still any races around here or are the Augusta Nationals the closest?

Shoot2thrill · #7 10-21-2008, 11:58 AM

Not sure I only know of them, my G/F has been living in Atlanta, so it is a couple hour drive to Augusta. usually the following weekend there are in Alabama. would like to make thier worlds in Phoenix, in November but KW the first week then moving into new home has my plans for anymore events done.

FountainMike · #8 10-21-2008, 03:27 PM

Cool pics, thanks! I went to a race many years ago. But like you said the sound is unbelievable and the vibration, not just the bleachers your insides too!

Rattlesnake Jake · #9 10-21-2008, 03:34 PM

Super pictures Swede, Thank you..

Skill Saw 30 · #10 10-23-2008, 12:02 AM

nice pics swede,really like the girl shot.

V-Force · #11 10-23-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swede

I had always heard people talk about the noise and physical vibration of the Top Fuel cars but words can't describe it. It scared the chit out of me the first run they made.

No S#it, I never knew my eyeballs could shake in my head like that.
I have seen tears in some girls eyes when they EXPERIENCE thier first pass of a Top Fuel Dragster.