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Oeditpus Rex

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4. That's an absolutely insane E/T and T/S

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Original post)

Sat Aug 30, 2025, 11:48 PM

Aug 30

Even/especially for 1,000 feet.

Imagine if they went back to a quarter-mile. We'd see trap speeds above 400 mph with E/Ts still in the low 4s.

I'd love to go to that drag racing school in -- is it Pomona? But I think I'd draw the line at the cars with the governors thhat stop acceleration at 90.

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Sorry folks, but I'm no longer involving myself in any political discussions here on DU, [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Aug 30 OP

I had to cut myself off from all news too. Rizen Aug 30 #1

I can understand that, but from my POV, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 30 #2

Yeah, I know what you mean. I had to tell the people at the Beatles fan club Bluetus Aug 30 #3

That's an absolutely insane E/T and T/S Oeditpus Rex Aug 30 #4

I can't even imagine what the E/T and T/S would be if the NHRA reinstated the full 1/4 mile, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 30 #5

Was it Kalitta... yeah, now I remember Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #6

Yep, Scott Kalllita, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #7

The second one is the one I saw Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #8

💔💔💔 ultralite001 Aug 31 #10

Post removed Post removed Aug 31 #9

Buh-bye! Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #11

Damn!!! Missed it. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #14

I have nothing against drag racing Martin Eden Aug 31 #16

LOL! MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #18

Oh, they were just trying Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #21

I am doom scrolling DU looking for hope Gum Logger Aug 31 #12

I'm feeling your frustrations my friend, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #13

There's no hope here Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #22

I loved dragsters and funny cars as a teenage boy Martin Eden Aug 31 #15

I respect your POV, but for me, Drag Racing is my safety valve, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #17

Well, internal combustion engines ARE a series of explosions Martin Eden Aug 31 #19

.... MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #20

Do you use public transit? Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #23

I doubt very much if you're "just curious" Martin Eden Aug 31 #24

I wonder what percentage Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #25

That's a valid question Martin Eden Aug 31 #30

Yeah, I've wondered what percentage of megatruck owners Oeditpus Rex Sep 1 #31

Is Brittany Force a Democrat? Sneederbunk Aug 31 #26

I kinda doubt it Bluestocking Aug 31 #27

Geeezzzz. Can you folks be any more of a wet blanket? No one should enjoy? Srkdqltr Aug 31 #28

I hear ya. I'm taking Labor Day weekend off. bif Aug 31 #29