You only think you have a lot of power
06-04-2016, 05:19 PM
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Cr@p, one of the cars blew up today
http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/fu...des-1780566975
http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/fu...des-1780566975
Jack Beckman’s funny car blew up today at New England Dragway during today’s NHRA qualifying, and yet the most fascinating part of the incident (other than, you know, a healthy Beckman walking away from it) is how calmly he reacts to it in the moments after his car blew up in his face:
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06-04-2016, 08:50 PM
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Hear's something to think about; How many RPMs dose a Top Fuel motor turn from the Green Light to the finish (if it stays together)? The answer will surprise you.
Mark.
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06-04-2016, 10:49 PM
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Pretty static, around 7,000 once the clutch starts coming in. How about the torque? Eight thousand ft-lb with transients to 12,000!!! (Don Schumacher Racing has just patented a way to measure the torque).
Have a good one,
Mike
Have a good one,
Mike
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06-04-2016, 10:56 PM
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06-05-2016, 01:50 AM
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06-05-2016, 05:25 PM
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Rained out
New England Dragway & Motorsports Park
1 hr ·
NHRA Officials have just announced racing has been postponed to Monday. Racing will start at 11am starting w/ TF. Gates will open at 10:30 am. General Admission tickets will be available at the gate for $54. If you have a ticket to today's event and cannot attend the rescheduled event, the ticket holder must retain the ticket(s) for use toward ticket purchase for next year's event.
1 hr ·
NHRA Officials have just announced racing has been postponed to Monday. Racing will start at 11am starting w/ TF. Gates will open at 10:30 am. General Admission tickets will be available at the gate for $54. If you have a ticket to today's event and cannot attend the rescheduled event, the ticket holder must retain the ticket(s) for use toward ticket purchase for next year's event.
06-05-2016, 07:49 PM
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As you can see it's a lot less then many would think. I asked this question in a Engineering class and some students Guesses form 12000 to 20000 or More... Hey it's (lets say) 8000 rpm for 3.8 sec. = 506
Mark
Mark