Larry Dixon suspended by the NHRA indefintely, but looks like for a cool reason

by "crowmolly" (crowmolly)
Published 11/07/2017 at 11:53

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For $10,000 you can get a ride along in his “NitroX2" top fuel dragster. He got bounced for using an NHRA chassis tag on a non-approved car (apparently).

$10,000 is a lot and they may not get many takers. But for $500 or maybe even $1000 I would consider doing it.

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"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley)
11/07/2017 at 12:00, STARS: 2

$9K for the insurance premium, $1K profit

"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
11/07/2017 at 12:02, STARS: 0

LOL. I know, right?

"AntiSpeed" (AntiSpeed)
11/07/2017 at 12:07, STARS: 1

$10,000 for one run? As in like, a 3 second ride?

"Flex my boost" (flexeb)
11/07/2017 at 12:26, STARS: 0

How many runs do they get out of a motor? This might explain the cost.

"cmill189 - sans Volvo" (cmill189)
11/07/2017 at 12:54, STARS: 0

One. They tear the engine down even if it doesn’t blow up to check everything. The clutch has to be replaced after each run as it’s designed to fuse solid but the end of the track.

"cmill189 - sans Volvo" (cmill189)
11/07/2017 at 12:57, STARS: 10

This could be the most exciting 3-4 seconds of my life since losing my virginity.

"Hammerdown" (hammerdown32)
11/07/2017 at 13:13, STARS: 0

Usually yes, but this looks like it doesn’t have a supercharger on it. So probably closer to a Top Alcohol motor, which might last longer, but I’m not sure.

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
11/07/2017 at 13:18, STARS: 2

3-4 seconds? Just wait until you reach age 50.

"tromoly" (tromoly)
11/07/2017 at 13:19, STARS: 0

There is a supercharger, it’s buried but it’s there. That said it’s probably tuned down a bunch, probably closer to 1990s levels (6k hp or so).

"Hammerdown" (hammerdown32)
11/07/2017 at 13:28, STARS: 0

Looking closer, you’re right. Seems like they’re easier to see on the normal cars. I wonder if the rollcage on the second seat is built a little taller to accommodate larger passengers.

"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
11/07/2017 at 13:49, STARS: 0

Vid says 10,000. Still down a bit though.

"tromoly" (tromoly)
11/07/2017 at 13:59, STARS: 1

I mean if NHRA is marketing 10k hp and you’re wanting to do a ride-along experience, would you market it as 6k or 7k hp and turn away people who “want” the full 10k? Regardless, the average person they’ll never notice several thousand horsepower are missing.

"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
11/07/2017 at 14:23, STARS: 1

“I’m pumping the well but can’t get any to come out.”