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Two Top Fuel dragsters side by side during an NHRA event in 2012. Top Fuel is a type of drag racing whose dragsters are the quickest accelerating racing cars in the world and the fastest sanctioned category of drag racing, with the fastest competitors reaching speeds of 341.68 miles per hour (549.9 km/h) and finishing the 1,000 foot (304.8 m) runs in 3.61 seconds.
In 2021, he made his Professional debut in a second category, Pro Mod, competing in the NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Series while simultaneously competing in Top Fuel. Throughout his professional career he has secured 9 event wins, reset multiple speed and track records, and became the first person in Motorsports History to reach 300 mph in the 1/8th mile.
Shirley Muldowney (born June 19, 1940), also known professionally as "Cha Cha" and the "First Lady of Drag Racing", is an American auto racer.She was the first woman to receive a license from the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to drive a Top Fuel dragster.
Steve Torrence led Top Fuel qualifying Friday night at Bandimere Speedway in the return of the Dodge/SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals. Torrence, the 2019 winner at the track, had a 3.777-second run at ...
Top Fuel Dragsters are the fastest-accelerating vehicles in the world. These are the most recognizable of all Drag Racing cars. The 25-foot-long Top Fuel dragster can cover the quarter-mile in 4.4 seconds at up to 540 kmph, mostly using a 4130 chrome molly chassis constructed in the USA. They weigh about 1000 kg which makes for a massive power ...
NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car classes could see cars reach once-unthinkable speed mark yet this season. How Fast Is Too Fast for NHRA? Goodyear Says Current Tires Won't Keep Series from 340 MPH
It was the 69th season of the National Hot Rod Association's top drag racing competition. The NHRA will have 20 Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock events, marking the first time since 2018 that Pro Stock car will compete the full season. [2] Pro Stock Motorcycle is competing in 15 events this season. [1]
Defending series hamp Steve Torrence is No. 1-ranked as Top Fuel Elite 8 set to clash for $80,000 top prize. How NHRA Is Thinking Outside the Box for Big-Money Callout Specialty Race Skip to main ...