Last year I reported from the first race of the F1 in Abu Dhabi. Directly beside the beautiful newly-built track was also a facility for drag race built. Now recently held the first such race. There are a variety of vehicles used. Same for all is that we try as quickly as possible a distance of 402.3m ( ¼ mile) to get it over with. This will, depending on car, reached speeds of up to 500 mph. The problem is to bring the immense forces of the motors (up to 8000 hp) on the ground. Accordingly, the vehicles are equipped with special tires. At the end of the trail, used together with conventional brakes, brake parachutes.
The whole event was a huge spectacle with enormous amount of noise, again a great organization and a good dose of fun.
The whole event was a huge spectacle with enormous amount of noise, again a great organization and a good dose of fun.
A look at the route. Here the 400 meters in 7783 sec managed at a top speed of 289.52 km / h
Here is a some pictures of different cars
view of a drive shaft with the impressive tire
Also motorcycles could not miss
Even Herbie was there. It took slightly longer
Here's a look at the power pack .....
.... and on the rear with the brake parachute
These monsters driven with up to 8000 hp
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