Sentences with phrase «number of drag races»

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Garlits is a reflection of all that drag racing is rapidly coming to be: big business, expensive courting of stars by the motor companies and parts manufacturers, a glut of flourishing publications which dispense technical expertise to an astonishing number of readers, an estimated nationwide attendance of five million a year.

Richard gave a talk on the mathematics of drag racing, Carlos gave a talk on the application of mathematical models to homeland security, and I gave a talk on how prime numbers are used in modern communication systems.

So since 2012 the company has sold small numbers of these drag - racing optimized cars (usually 69 of them, to honor 1969 as the first year of the COPO Camaro option).

Installment number four of our series features drag racing's Big Daddy, the Ironman of off - roading, an American driver who won international fame, and a photographer who captured many of the era's greatest racing moments on film.

They offer a solid foundation for a multitude of projects thanks to a large under - hood compartment ready to accept any number of engine configurations, a short wheelbase that works well for drag or road racing, a roomy interior, and a robust chassis and suspension.

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Given all the drag - racing focused hype surrounding the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and the frankly ridiculous numbers it's capable of when the planets align, it's fitting that our first date with the 800 - some - odd horsepower coupe was set for Lucas Oil Raceway's famous quarter mile track.

I suspect they chose this pair because a lot of people, particularly people who put a lot of weight on drag racing, have a tendency to look at published horsepower numbers and nothing else.

Unsurprisingly, it takes more than 10 seconds for the wagon to reach speeds north of 60 mph — but, then again, you're hardly likely to be drag racing in this model, so these numbers aren't particularly troublesome.

«We are beyond pleased with the number of International Drag Racing Hall of Famers and special guests who have confirmed that they will be joining us next week at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca,» said Steve Gibbs, Nitro Revival producer.

It is not the sheer numbers but the competitive comparison of a drag race that bears this out.

Numbered CSX2093, this 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Independently Prepared Dragonsnake reigns as the most successful drag - racing Cobra of them all.

Additional variety is provided in the form of different event types such as 3 lap single races; completing a lap within only a strict number of laps in time attack; head - to - head races sees the player having to overtake their rival as quickly as possible within a set time limit on a track day which is open to the public followed by holding your position; track days require a certain amount of overtakes within a set time limit; and drag races are knockout tournaments which requires the player to shift through the gears manually to maximise their top speed in order to cross the finishing line ahead of the opposing rider in each round of the competition.

The title boasts over double the number of tracks compared to the last generation MX vs. ATV Supercross offering and includes the newly added Rhythm Racing mode which are basically drag straights full of obstacles and jumps.

A number of us finally got settled at a table when we were dragged apart to play games (bowling, air hockey, video racing) throughout this massive sports bar / games emporium.

Some of the sports would be scuba divers, hand gliding, cliff diving, motorcycle racers, drag racers, sky diving, cave diving, wreck diving, boat racing, stock car racing and a number of others.

This extra charge is based on a number of facts concerning your drag racing vehicle.

Some of the sports I am referring to would be scuba divering, hand gliding, cliff diving, motorcycle racers, NHRA drag racing, sky diving, cave diving, wreck diving, boat racing, NASCAR stock car racing and a number of others.

Port Alberni has a number of festivals such as a regatta at nearby Sproat Lake (where homes can hit the $ 1 million to $ 2 million mark), the Black Powder shooting club, a Jane Austin festival, a Salmon Festival and the Thunder in the Valley drag race that occurs in the summer.