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NHRA figured the speeds were high enough, coupled with the short run-outs, or outdated tracks, NHRA figured it would give the cars more distance to slow down, this was implemented after the death of Scott Kalitta.
Former champ Kalitta lost in qualifying accident Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta, 46, died June 21 from multiple injuries suffered after his car went out of control and crashed in a high-speed racing accident at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park during the fourth and final round of qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals.
* http://www.nhra.com/2008/kalitta/index.html
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Which NHRA tracks are 1000 ft and which are 1320 ft?
All NHRA certified strips are 1320 feet in length. After the death of Scott Kalitta the NHRA restricted Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars to 1000 feet in an attempt to slow them down and provide for a longer shutdown area.
How long are current nhra drag races?
They are a quarter mile, however, I think a lot of tracks are dropping back to an eighth mile, for safety reasons, and fuel saving reasons. But the official NHRA distance is a quarter mile.
How much horsepower does an NHRA Pro Stock car have?
1300-1400 Horse Power
How can you calculate how long is 1000 feet?
1000 feet remains 1000 feet if the distance is measured in feet.
About how far is 1000 feet?
1000 feet
Where can one find cheap tickets for races at Charlotte Motor Speedway?
One may find cheap tickets for races at Charlotte Motor Speedway by using the services of Ticket Liquidator. This vendor has tickets for NASCAR, NHRA and other racing events.
Is 1000 square feet equal to 1000 feet?
no
How many yards are there in 1000 feet?
There are 3 feet in one yard. Therefore, 1000 feet is equal to 1000/3 = 333.3 recurring (that is, 333.3333...) feet.
How mant feet are in 1000 meters?
1000 meters = 3,280.8399 feet.
Is 1000 feet or 300 yards more?
1000 feet is greater.
Is 1000 feet by 1000 feet 17 acres?
No, it is 22.96 acres.
How many feet is in 1000 meters?
1000 meters = 3,280.84 feet
