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Went to the Augusta Southern Nationals today - first experience with drag boat racing.
Back-story; course is 1000-feet for top fuel and top alcohol. Used to be 1/4 mile but became too dangerous. Top class boats put out 8,000 -10,000 HP. A crew member told me the top boats here put out ~ 3,500HP. For the 1000 feet, top time we observed was 3 second and change, 243+mph through the traps. Money and point runs are tomorrow. The reality is they race for fun.
A boat may run as many as 3 heats a day - engine is rebuilt between runs - always.
Thought you might be interested in some images, as always comments appreciated,
Thanks for looking,
Bob
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