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marka
post Mar 20 2006, 10:23 PM
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Howdy,

So I've been wanting to go to a top level NHRA event... There's one in Columbus on 5/21... We'd only be able to go on Sunday...

http://www.nhra.com/apcm/templates/event_s...=91&navsource=8

Anyone know what's up with these? Like, should I get tickets in advance? Do I want the $41 one (regular admission) or the $54 one (pit reserved seating)?

Ideally I'd like to be able to walk around through the pits and stuff.

Also... Where's the best place to watch drag racing? Near the start, near the lights, in the middle, or ??

Anything I should bring that I wouldn't normally think of? Right now its sunscreen, camera, and ear protection...

Thanks!

Mark
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post Mar 21 2006, 12:11 AM
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If you can make it, go and watch the "slower" classes run. I saw a late eighties Q/SA Caddy run in the 12's. Pretty interesting stuff. Thankfully, the NHRA is returning to Virginia this year in October. It really is one of the best shows I've ever seen.
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post Mar 21 2006, 08:14 PM
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QUOTE (rpoz-29 @ Mar 20 2006, 07:11 PM) *
If you can make it, go and watch the "slower" classes run.


I always like watching the Stock, Super Stock and Comp cars more than Top Fuel. Maybe it's because it's instant rain delay when the Top Fuel cars come out. A minute or so to get two started, 1/2 track burnout, back up from 1/2 track burnout, another little burnout, crew does something, stage -- all that for less than 5 seconds of track time! And 1/2 the time one car smokes the tires so it's not even a good race.

Be sure and check out the Comp Eliminator cars. There are usually some wicked/goofy/different engine setups.

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marka   NHRA Columbus   Mar 20 2006, 10:23 PM
bubba353z   QUOTE (marka @ Mar 20 2006, 05:23 PM) How...   Mar 20 2006, 11:58 PM
rpoz-29   If you can make it, go and watch the "slower...   Mar 21 2006, 12:11 AM
patred   QUOTE (rpoz-29 @ Mar 20 2006, 07:11 ...   Mar 21 2006, 08:14 PM
nape   They're a fun thing to do every once in a whil...   Mar 21 2006, 03:05 AM
trackbird   Top fuel cars are so loud that they will make your...   Mar 21 2006, 03:07 AM
Ojustracing   QUOTE (trackbird @ Mar 20 2006, 10:07 PM)...   Mar 21 2006, 02:25 PM
jensend   Agree with most of what was said. Have been to a ...   Mar 21 2006, 07:28 AM
Wayno   Try to park on the west side of the track,because ...   Mar 27 2006, 10:31 AM
ERVRCG   Ditto: what Wayno said. National Trials is misser...   Mar 27 2006, 02:38 PM

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