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Oeditpus Rex

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25. I wonder what percentage

Reply to Martin Eden (Reply #24)

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 05:07 PM

Aug 31

of the world's supply of gasoline is used in drag racing, and auto racing overall. The "fuel" classes in drag racing do not use gasoline, but either nitromethane or alcohol, so there's that.

There's also the technology of safety and performance (which means "eficiency&quot developed in racing and adopted by the manufacturers of passenger cars and other consumer vehicles.

I figure it evens out.

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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