We will always find ways to go faster. Some of these drivers succeeded, and as you can see below, others may have not been so lucky. Drag racing can make for an expensive weekend.
NHRA Pro bike racers Matt Smith (bottom) and Scotty Pollacheck fight sun and shadows, U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis, IN
Craziness of NHRA Top Fuel Harley drag racing, U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis, IN
Matt Hagan goes BOOM at Lucas Oil Raceway, U.S. Nationals
We’ll call that a major “Oops”, Pro Mod, Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis, IN
NHRA Top Fuel explosion
16X NHRA World Champ John Force waits his turn in staging lanes, Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, Ca
Luigi Novelli makes an expensive pass during qualifying, U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis, IN
Chris Karamesines lights up the track
Cruz Pedregon with a hard launch, Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis, INThe smells, the sounds… until you have experienced an NHRA race for yourself, there are just no words to describe the rush