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Reigning NHRA Full Throttle and Winternationals champ Larry Dixon set the new national record in Top Fuel and along with Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car) and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) will lead the qualified fields into final eliminations Sunday at the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals. [1]
First is the five point safety harness that all vehicles must have, which holds the driver secure in the seat, and is equipped with a quick release latch which can be released in less than a second should the driver need to leave the car due to fire or explosions. [...] Another NASCAR transplant, which was brought into use after the death of Roberts, was the fuel cell. [...] The classes contested at NHRA Divisional races include Snowmobile, Motorcycle Classes, Super Street, Super Gas, Stock Eliminator, Super Stock, Competition Eliminator, Super Comp, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car and Top Alcohol Dragster. [2]
The 2011 schedule will be out VERY soon. [3]
SPEED Note: Final SPA Fan Vote Categories Open Today Fan voting opened today for the final three categories in the 5th Annual SPEED Performance Awards. [4]
“This is a great race for us to come on strong. [1]
NHRA: Qualifications Rained Out In Pomona Persistent rain showers forced NHRA officials to cancel Friday’s racing at the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. [4]
The “Nationals”, which now comprise 24 events each year, are the premier events in drag racing that bring together the best cars and drivers from across North America. [...] The tires are not allowed to be inflated under 7 pounds per square inch (48 kPa) for any race at any time. [2]
John Grow Here’s to “Big” Jim Cunninghams Pro Stock team going some rounds today at the Winternationals!!!!!! [3]
NHRA: Enders Leads Pro Stock At Pomona New faces in new places made a big impression at the opening day of the Kragen O'Reilly Auto Parts Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway on Thursday. [4]
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These systems are directed onto the engine itself and are activated instantly when the engine catches fire, reducing the chance for the car to completely catch fire and endanger the driver. [2]
SPEED NOTE: SPEED Opens Fan Voting On Three More Awards Fan voting opened today for three more categories for the 5th Annual SPEED Performance Awards. [4]
Sources:
[1] National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
[2] National Hot Rod Association - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] NHRA Unleashed
[4] AUTO RACING - The Motor Sports Authority - Auto Racing …
[5] NHRA Southeast Division web site