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The record snowfalls of the last couple of days might be a sign that America needs a new winter season sport. And, after seeing this clip, we’re pretty sure that ice drag racing could be a big hit. According to the folks over at Bangshift, this here is Paul Groth’s ice dragster, based on a Spitzer dragster chassis and motivated by a twin turbo Pro Line racing engine, reportedly delivering more than 2,000HP. There’s no information about how fast it is, but Mr. Groth went more than 200 mph (320 k/h) on ice back in the 1980s, so we reckon it could at least match that. Video available after the break. Read more »
- Snowmobile Challenges A Couple Of Ferraris To A Drag Race
So here’s a snowmobile drag-racing a couple of Italian supercars. Wait, what? Is this going to be a thing now? Read more »...
- Severe Nostalgia Drag Racing Accident Leaves Driver Badly Injured
A very serious drag racing crash was caught on camera during the 2013 Rock and Race in Salem, Ohio, where a 1933 Willys hot rod/dragster was flipped several times, putting its driver, Gordon Crowe, in the hospital with serious injuries to his right arm...
- Ecotec-powered Dragster Allegedly Sets New Quarter Mile World Record For 4-cylinder Model At 6.71 Sec
A dragster model that was created by Nicolas Brunet and which is fitted with a race-tuned 2.0-liter GM Ecotec engine has allegedly set a new world record for a four-cylinder racecar completing the quarter-mile run in 6.71 seconds with an exit speed of...
- Dragster Steering Wheel Falls Off During Race
We can think of many things going wrong during a run in a dragster but having the steering wheel fall off together with the column after launch on such a powerful vehicle is perhaps one of the worst possible scenarios imaginable. Yet, that is exactly...
- Nissan 350z Dragster That Hits 60mph In 1.2 Seconds To Race At Santa Pod
The first ever Pro Class 350Z to be seen in Europe will perform at the FIA European Finals at the Santa Pod Raceway in the UK that runs from September 10th to 13th, 2009. Created by owner and driver John Bradshaw, the Project Zed dragster is powered by...
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VIDEO: 2,000HP Ice Dragster is Not Your Typical Snowmobile....
The record snowfalls of the last couple of days might be a sign that America needs a new winter season sport. And, after seeing this clip, we’re pretty sure that ice drag racing could be a big hit. According to the folks over at Bangshift, this here is Paul Groth’s ice dragster, based on a Spitzer dragster chassis and motivated by a twin turbo Pro Line racing engine, reportedly delivering more than 2,000HP. There’s no information about how fast it is, but Mr. Groth went more than 200 mph (320 k/h) on ice back in the 1980s, so we reckon it could at least match that. Video available after the break. Read more »
- Snowmobile Challenges A Couple Of Ferraris To A Drag Race
So here’s a snowmobile drag-racing a couple of Italian supercars. Wait, what? Is this going to be a thing now? Read more »...
- Severe Nostalgia Drag Racing Accident Leaves Driver Badly Injured
A very serious drag racing crash was caught on camera during the 2013 Rock and Race in Salem, Ohio, where a 1933 Willys hot rod/dragster was flipped several times, putting its driver, Gordon Crowe, in the hospital with serious injuries to his right arm...
- Ecotec-powered Dragster Allegedly Sets New Quarter Mile World Record For 4-cylinder Model At 6.71 Sec
A dragster model that was created by Nicolas Brunet and which is fitted with a race-tuned 2.0-liter GM Ecotec engine has allegedly set a new world record for a four-cylinder racecar completing the quarter-mile run in 6.71 seconds with an exit speed of...
- Dragster Steering Wheel Falls Off During Race
We can think of many things going wrong during a run in a dragster but having the steering wheel fall off together with the column after launch on such a powerful vehicle is perhaps one of the worst possible scenarios imaginable. Yet, that is exactly...
- Nissan 350z Dragster That Hits 60mph In 1.2 Seconds To Race At Santa Pod
The first ever Pro Class 350Z to be seen in Europe will perform at the FIA European Finals at the Santa Pod Raceway in the UK that runs from September 10th to 13th, 2009. Created by owner and driver John Bradshaw, the Project Zed dragster is powered by...