Originally Posted by IvorMog
Originally Posted by TBM
That's why I love drag racing - you get to see the entire race from the comfort of your seat. Couple that with cars with over 10 times the power of a F1, and open access pits where you can get within inches of the cars and drivers as they're being worked on. Proper 'no frills' motorsport smile


I thought I would fact check your "10 times the power of an F1 engine" claim.

To my amazement I see that Top Fuel Dragsters can develop 11,000 horsepower.

Sorry I doubted you but I have to go to Santa Pod next year to experience that.


I recommend the FIA/FIM Main Event and Finals. Often a good field of top fuellers and funny cars (similar power but in enclosed bodywork)

Not sure how it compares to F1, but an advance day ticket this year was £28, and an additional £7 gets you a grandstand seat. Thats about 8 hours of racing..

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1972 4/4, 1981 MGBGT, 1984 FLHT1340, 1980 XLH1000, 1990 ZX10