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Nick Koan · 2008-07-03, 01:16 PM

In light of Scott Kalitta's fatal accident, NHRA has temporarily shortened race distances to 1,000 feet for Top Fuel and Funny Car races.

Seems kinda weird. Shortening the races by about ~300 feet doesn't seem like it'll drastically improve safety of the sport, especially for those cars. But, I guess it is a temporary measure while they take a look at their safety regs.

http://www.nhra.com/content/news/30355.htm

2008-07-03, 01:16 PM	#1
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Quarter Mile? That's so yesterday. In light of Scott Kalitta's fatal accident, NHRA has temporarily shortened race distances to 1,000 feet for Top Fuel and Funny Car races. Seems kinda weird. Shortening the races by about ~300 feet doesn't seem like it'll drastically improve safety of the sport, especially for those cars. But, I guess it is a temporary measure while they take a look at their safety regs. http://www.nhra.com/content/news/30355.htm __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN