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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
The sound alone of top fuel dragsters is worth going to see them in person (with hearing protection if close) and no video can represent the astonishing performance of one.
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I was never an NHRA fan but when I was working as an air ambulance pilot there were a few times when we were requested to be on stand by at nearby races. We would have pit passes and access to the start line. Standing next to a top fuel car leaving the start line is an incredible experience - the sound and more so, the feel in your body is indescribable. If you had plaque in your arteries I believe it could all be broken up as the sound waves hitting your body were fantastic.
While in the pits we got to watch the crew completely disassemble the engine in a matter of minutes right after a run. I believe they went through a couple cases of brake cleaner in the process.