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Woman dies after being hit by tire from NHRA crash |
zymurgist |
Feb 22 2010, 10:36 AM
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Feb 22 2010, 04:33 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,992 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
I've been attending NHRA events for about 15 years and for sure, with the speeds these cars go, the further down the track you are the more chances you will be in the "debris field" of a disintegrating car.
I like to hang out at the starting line for 2 reasons: 1) I feel safe. Cars are hardly moving when they take off. 2) Each car spends at least a few minutes at the starting line. You get to see the crew working on the car, the burnout, etc. At the far end, you only see the car in front of you for about 0.01 seconds. The speed is awesome but then again, you are in the debris field at the far end. |
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