Difference between revisions of "Dragster"
(New page: == History == The first "dragsters" were little more than street cars with lightly warmed-over engines and bodies chopped down to reduce weight. Eventually, professional chassis builders ...) |
|||
| (One intermediate revision by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| + | {{Template:Openx}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Template:Underconstruction}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Front End Dragster, Digger, Rail, Dragster == | ||
| + | |||
| + | See the MoparWiki specifically discussing the early dragsters, known as [[Slingshots]]. | ||
| + | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
| Line 5: | Line 13: | ||
Like almost all racing cars, they have undergone tremendous evolution as racers upgraded, experimented, theorized, and tested their equipment. | Like almost all racing cars, they have undergone tremendous evolution as racers upgraded, experimented, theorized, and tested their equipment. | ||
| − | Safety and innovation paved the way to rear-engine Top Fuel cars in the early 1970s, and once drag racing legend [[Don Garlits]] - himself a victim of the front-engine configuration when his transmission, which was nestled between his feet, exploded in 1970, severing half of his right foot - perfected the design, the sport never looked back. Today's [[Top Fuel]] dragsters are computer-designed wonders with sleek profiles and wind-tunnel-tested rear airfoils that exert 5,000 pounds of [[downforce]] on the rear tires with minimal aerodynamic drag. | + | Safety and innovation paved the way to rear-engine Top Fuel cars in the early 1970s, and once drag racing legend [[Don Garlits]] - himself a victim of the front-engine configuration when his transmission, which was nestled between his feet, exploded in 1970, severing half of his right foot - perfected the design, the sport never looked back. Today's [[Top Fuel]] dragsters are computer-designed wonders with sleek profiles and wind-tunnel-tested [[rear airfoils]] that exert 5,000 pounds of [[downforce]] on the rear tires with minimal aerodynamic drag. |
| − | As racers became smarter, the speed barriers fell: 260 mph toppled in 1984; 270 in 1986; 280 in 1987; 290 in 1989: and the magic 300 mph barrier fell before the wheels of former Funny Car champion Kenny Bernstein on March 20, 1992. Just seven years later, Tony Schumacher became the first to top 330 mph in February 1999 in Phoenix. | + | As racers became smarter, the speed barriers fell: 260 mph toppled in 1984; 270 in 1986; 280 in 1987; 290 in 1989: and the magic 300 mph barrier fell before the wheels of former [[Funny Car]] champion Kenny Bernstein on March 20, 1992. Just seven years later, [[Tony Schumacher]] became the first to top 330 mph in February 1999 in Phoenix. |
== Reference == | == Reference == | ||
| Line 14: | Line 22: | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [http://www.nhra.com NHRA.Com] | * [http://www.nhra.com NHRA.Com] | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Template:BottomWiki}} | ||
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||
[[Category:Drag Racing]] | [[Category:Drag Racing]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:39, 31 March 2020
This Wiki is Under Construction, and can use your help!
Please take a moment to add any information you might have on this topic. It is through this type of Member collaboration that the MoparWiki will grow into being the Ultimate Mopar Infobase. The links contained in the Understanding Wikis box in the sidebar can help you get started.
Front End Dragster, Digger, Rail, Dragster
See the MoparWiki specifically discussing the early dragsters, known as Slingshots.
History
The first "dragsters" were little more than street cars with lightly warmed-over engines and bodies chopped down to reduce weight. Eventually, professional chassis builders constructed purpose-built cars, bending and welding together tubing and planting the engine in the traditional spot, just in front of the driver; the engines, and the fuels they burned, became more exotic, more powerful, and, naturally, more temperamental.
Like almost all racing cars, they have undergone tremendous evolution as racers upgraded, experimented, theorized, and tested their equipment.
Safety and innovation paved the way to rear-engine Top Fuel cars in the early 1970s, and once drag racing legend Don Garlits - himself a victim of the front-engine configuration when his transmission, which was nestled between his feet, exploded in 1970, severing half of his right foot - perfected the design, the sport never looked back. Today's Top Fuel dragsters are computer-designed wonders with sleek profiles and wind-tunnel-tested rear airfoils that exert 5,000 pounds of downforce on the rear tires with minimal aerodynamic drag.
As racers became smarter, the speed barriers fell: 260 mph toppled in 1984; 270 in 1986; 280 in 1987; 290 in 1989: and the magic 300 mph barrier fell before the wheels of former Funny Car champion Kenny Bernstein on March 20, 1992. Just seven years later, Tony Schumacher became the first to top 330 mph in February 1999 in Phoenix.
Reference
Links
Random Page | Longest Wikis | Oldest Wikis | Newest Images | Newest Wikis | List of Categories | List of Every Freakin Wiki
- Register to Edit
- It takes less than 5 minutes to request registration for editing, and we try to approve within 24 hours. Click the Register Link in the Top Bar.
- MoparWiki Help
- While editing Wikis may at first glance appear a little overwhelming, it really isn't. You will find this site's HELP (link found in the sidebar) to be very strong and easy to understand. The best way to start is with small edits and working on your user page -- and you will become a Pro in no time.
