Category Archives: Discussions

Spectator Killed at Phoenix…

Updated 24 Mar 10: Injured NHRA Arizona Nationals Spectator Dies – Competition Plus.com – February 21, 2010 Arizona Dragster Crash Kills Spectator – kpho.com – Feb 21, 2010 – Video Statement from NHRA: “A woman who was struck by a tire … Continue reading

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Winternationals NHRA Photo Gallery

Winternationals Golden 50 display – NHRA – Feb 2010 Some great old rides pictured here!   Which is your favorite?  Here’s mine, but what do you expect from an old man! Roger Young – Edwards & Young Racing Force returns to winner’s … Continue reading

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Prudhomme Announces Retirement

Prudhomme Announces Retirement – Competition Plus.com – January 7, 2010 Don “The Snake” Prudhomme, one of the most accomplished drivers and revered team owners in the history of motorsports, announced his retirement today, thus ending a career spanning five decades … Continue reading

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Is drag racing tougher now than 10-20 years ago?

Hello, how about the question of whether drag racing is tougher now than 10-20 years ago?  This should be a great topic for discussion as some people can get quite animated about this.  Paul Young – Edwards & Young Racing

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What is your dream race car with unlimited budget?

Hi everyone, how about this topic?  What would your dream race car be if you had an unlimited budget?  Would it be a Pro Stock, Top Fueler, Funny Car, etc.?  Paul Young – Edwards & Young Racing

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What would you do if you had $10K to spend on your race car?

I thought this would be a good subject to broach as we all know money is not always at your disposal to do things that you wish to do to your racecar.  So, the question is, what would you do … Continue reading

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Pacific Raceway’s Upgrades Update

Seattle Refurbishment Years Away – Torco Racing Fuel’s Competition Plus.com – July 20, 2009 Pacific Raceways president and opponents clash over expansion of track – Covington Reporter – Dec 26, 2010

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NHRA Nitro ‘Spec’ Engine?

Mandating another nitro ‘spec’ engine is a mistake! by Jeff Burk – Posted May 5, 2009 Personal comment: I have mixed emotions about this new ‘spec’ engine being the answer. Burk is absolutely correct that the nitro cars must be … Continue reading

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