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Old 07-02-2008, 08:54 PM   #10 (permalink)
laconic1
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Well it looks like NHRA is making its first changes after Kalitta's death.

http://www.nhra.com/content/news/30355.htm

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Originally Posted by nhra.com
NHRA shortens race distance for Top Fuel and Funny Car classes to 1,000 feet as an interim safety measure   click to show 


As the investigation continues into the tragic accident that took the life of driver Scott Kalitta, NHRA has announced that beginning at the Mopar Mile High Nationals in Denver, Colo., both the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes will race to 1,000 feet instead of the traditional 1,320 feet or one-quarter mile. This is an interim step that is being taken while NHRA continues to analyze and determine whether changes should be made to build upon the sport's long standing safety record, given the inherent risks and ever-present dangers associated with the sport.
I guess shortening the track is a good interim move. The last 320' go by so quick that it wont take too much away from the peak speeds and e.t.s reached. On some tracks with good air I wouldn't be surprised if 300 mph could still be reached. I'll probably be going to the Mile High Nationals next weekend, and I don't think it will take away from the experience at all.
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