Steve Kuster

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The track is one of the worst places a young kid can be because of all the fumes and smoke.

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The NHRA is now the largest sanctioning body in motorsports with over 80,000 members.

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Did you know that NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars consume between four and five gallons of fuel during a quarter-mile run?

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If you drag race or drive competitively, you could see a substantial increase in the cost of a life insurance.

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Fatalities and injuries to drivers and spectators involved in drag races are documented facts.

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Drag racing is like a football game or any other sporting event - excitement, people, noise and somebody pulling for somebody to win.

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Race-day attendance totals often exceed 40,000!

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Most drag racers use a tachometer to judge shift points.

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Drag racing started in the 1930's where competitors raced along desert stretches of road to see who's hot rod was faster.

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The gospel preached to drivers is to treat every run the same whether it's the first round of qualifying or the final round of eliminations.

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Drag racing is where 2 cars or bikes race down a quarter mile and whoever crosses the line first wins the race.

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The nitromethane-powered engines of NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars produce approximately 7,000 horsepower.

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When a drag racer refers to risk, they aren't just talking about risk in the life-or-death variety.

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Cars for drag racing are scrutinized to ensure that they are as safe as possible.

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Drinking or drugs are not allowed, and drivers must wear a crash helmet, and wear long trousers, long sleeves and closed shoes.

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Usually a driver wages a bet against another driver. The guy who flags the race keeps the money until the race is over.

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The cars that drag racers drive at the top level are inclined to go anywhere but straight.

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All competitors in drag racing under the age of 21 must have their license application form countersigned by a parent or legal guardian.

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Insurance companies will not cover accidents as a result of illegal drag racing events.

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A single dropped cylinder will subtract 1,000 horsepower worth of downforce, providing thrust from the Zoomie pipes on one side of the car.