maxxjett films 200 in the 1/8 is absolute madness. I get excited to see people trap 150 in the 1/8 lol

Went to my first drag strip a few days ago, and one of the cars really stood out in both speed and sound. Apparently it was about 800hp. I thought it was at least 1200. I cannot imagine what's it's like to see one of these 5000hp monsters go down the track.

The highest level of drag racing is truly insane. The two top classes are Top Fuel and Funny Car. Both classes make (depending on atmospheric conditions, track conditions, tune, and setup) 9500-12000 horsepower in an eight-cylinder Nitromethane and Methanol fueled engine. You can feel the ground shake underneath you from a quarter of mile away in the parking lot when they launch, and at the actual race in the stands the closest approximation I could possibly give as to how it feels is that it's like Andre the Giant grabbed you by the shoulders and shook the everloving shit out of you as fast and hard as he could for a good four seconds. They had to shorten the race distance from 1,320ft to 1,000ft several years ago due to safety concerns - still a controversial decision but one I ultimately understand and support - and they're already running the same speed even in that shorter distance. In perfect conditions they could in theory exceed 375-400mph in a proper true full quarter. Drag racing is a marvel of engineering and ingenuity at any level of the sport but at the highest level they are without exception brushing up against and setting new limits for what's possible at a physical and scientific level. It's absolutely not for anyone but anyone can enjoy it if they put the time in to learn about it. Like all racing - every car, class, and type of the sport at all levels should be respected. There's a lot of top circuit racers that wouldn't even think about getting into a Funny Car or Top Fuel class drag car - and a lot of drag guys that wouldn't even consider drifting or circuit racing at the highest respective levels of either sport. All of them are amazing in their own way.

drag racing is a better sport than golf

How about 300 in the 1/8th if u have ever seen that it’s insane

Odin Larsen hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Their talent is in their visuals.. thats about it

tommy d u b b s The greatest KZfaq combo possible: Gears and Gasoline Visuals, Regular Car Reviews Writing, Jeremy Clarkson Voice (or Mr. R, He's fine), Matt Farah Knowledge, then review Corbin Goodwins projects

Raven Castro what about Car Throttle they are the biggest car community group out there with their car social media app check them out they do have a yt channel

Another fun drag racing event to check out is the halltech import vs domestic shoot out in Maryland International Raceway. They always have it the first full weekend of November. Many cars set records and they run the full 1/4 mile. It's a great time!

He means 4500 to 5000 horsepower

Krazykowski It’s called a joke.

-How much stickers do you have? -350 -*PATHETIC*

@@dinamikua506 hmmp I have 5000 stickers

@A Boring Guy... Fool, my car is made out of stickers. I have Unlimited Power!!!

Ethan Putman their production quality is second to none, so to me it's a joy whatever subject they choose

Went to my first race a couple months ago and drag racing is surprisingly entertaining!

That says a lot about the quality of these guys. Even if they are not really into drag racing, its the first team that we think of when we think of making a video of it. Amazing quality and production G&G. One of the best car channels in all KZfaq for sure!

Good production quality, but clueless on the subject. Lucky for them they have a wcript to read from.

I'd like to see a "The Business of Drag Racing" video which explains how people can afford to do this?

Man, watching the shuttle take off in person is a crazy experience. It's so odd because ur 1+ mile away and its so loud.

@@mercsan117 Hoot Gibson was at our RC airplane club meeting showing mission pictures and said, "Just when you think it can't get any louder or vibrate any harder, they light the solid rocket boosters."

Jason Drew's DSM i agree. Straight line with a powerful car, be it top speed runs or drag racing, sounds pretty damn intense

People will trash things they don’t understand or have yet to experience. I like the rush from getting pulled back in my seat, but love even more the feeling of going around bends and corners. Whatever floats our boats :)

I like turns too, but to say all drag racing is boring is just ignorant.

Jason Drew's DSM soo a 400 to 600 hp car with 8 to 12 doors?

Boosted Boys 700hp minivan looks like a lot of fun so yeah lol

And more educational too, thats why I dig them

Antti Synkkanen I think they said it was around 3.5 g's!

Also, a lot of these cars produce more g-forces when slowing down and stopping than they do accelerating.

Antti Synkkanen lets say ive seen about 6.5 in a car wreck when i was 10

We have spiked 3.7 in our car on our highest mph pass

Isaiah Silva-Barros accurate. Pro mod drag racers actually have to retire after a few years or at least take a brake as the gforces from pulling the chute at 200mph+ detaches their Cornea

Completely agree. Used to find drag racing and Nascar boring until I went to a race. You can't appreciate the raw power and speed these cars are putting out until you see it yourself. Not to mention the sounds and smells of a race. It's truly an engineering marvel.

@@tony_5156 You're weird

Wade P look at top fuel cars and that number doubles. It's pretty incredible

but the more important is how to put that power to the ground. 5000 hp is useless when the wheelspin is too much..