Have you ever been into the fantabulous sport of drag racing (even though it's kind of illegal )? Have you ever wanted to witness the wildness of a stellar car on a smooth track with the sun beating down on you while hundreds watch in awe as your ride explodes with power? Well if you have, these are some things you need to know. First of all, It is fun it is to watch the cars in action. When at a drag race, make sure you wear earplugs; the cars are so noisy if you don’t have them on, your ears will
stories of him drag racing, and how fast his old Chevelle was. Unfortunately, I wasn’t born at the time he had it. Drag racing is a huge part of American history, it dates all the way back to around the late 1940s and early 50s. After World War 2 drag racing became very popular among the American people. It mostly started on dry lake beds around the country, this gave the cars they were using enough room to get up to speed. Just like how NASCAR was created from bootleggers drag racing had a little
on a lot of the amazing facts about the nitro powered dragsters of the NHRA. First, i'm going to inform you on how drag racing started and on how drag racing works, then how the dragsters work. Following that i'm going to explain how the equipment keeps the drivers and workers safe, finally I will explain how the sport is evolving, The History of Insanity The sport of drag racing started back in 1951, when a man by the name of wally parks created the NHRA(Wikipedia). Wallys dream was to have a
Drag Racing Dreams The heat was unbearable as I pulled up to the starting line. The smell of exhaust gases and burned rubber filled the air. The starting light received my fullest attention, zoning everything out of my conscience. 3...2...1...green light! I stomped my foot on the accelerator as I side stepped my clutch. Shifting into second gear, I flipped the switch to my nitrous oxide system. Instantaneously I was thrown back into my seat. All of a sudden a loud pop disturbed
How to Calculate the G Forces in NHRA Drag Racing In the sport of professional drag racing gravity takes on an entirely different meaning while accelerating these monsters down the track at speeds in excess of 330 miles per hour. The force exerted on the driver is known as G force. In this short journey down the track, the formula to calculate the forces exerted on the driver will be demonstrated. Next the forces exerted on the driver in the individual classes of cars. Then at the end of the
The Ethics of Highway Drag Racing Is drag racing on the highway ethical? This may seem like an easy yes or no answer to most people. However, in the following paper the ethical theories devised by many different people throughout the years will help to further explore what would deem the act of drag racing on a highway ethical or not. Different theories cause us to approach the question from different viewpoints and will vary the answer to said question based on their diverse criteria. At the conclusion
Is Drag Racing to Blame? "Several cities and counties have successfully addressed their legal street racing problems by creating their own, or in collaboration with other organizations, a legal racing venue. This is intended to divert people to a safer racing enviorment, which allows racers to experience some positive aspects of the legal drag racing..." ("Responses to the Problem of Street Racing") Many people are not fully informed about the sport of drag racing so here is a little bit of information
Informative Presentation In my presentation on drag racing I feel my top communication strengths would be my presentation aid, voice, and my knowledge on the topic. I believe all of which helped my presentation go smoothly, without too many hiccups. Each of these strengths played a huge part in my speech. Information was a crucial role in this presentation. I wanted my audience to actually learn from my speech. Drag racing is a very complex topic. I knew my listeners would be lost if I didn’t explain
Growing up, all I really wanted to do is go fast. Since my father is a mechanic and a drag racer, it was inevitable that I would be involved in the culture as well. Whether it be on my bike, a dirt bike, an ATV, or cars; I’ve raced them all. I was not only interested in speed, but also improving whatever I had at the time to make it go even faster. I fell in love since the beginning, but I never questioned the reasoning behind it. Ever since I could turn a wrench, I have been working on cars. I love
The Ford 427 FE model engine was intentionally made for drag racing. The frame is large but,light weigh for a better performance. It weights between 120 and 195 pounds depending on the materials it is constructed of. The rear end is lifted for better air flow( super motor sports ) .The engine is present in Thunderbolt, Galaxy, and Fair lane ( ford motor Co ) This engine has the ability to reach a speed of 185 miles per hour. It also has overhead cams causing the engine to move faster. It would have
generation. Car culture runs deeply in California. Hot rodders and street racers daily cruise the streets, all started from Asian Americans' love of import cars and racing. Since most Asian Americans in the late 70s and 80s drove Japanese imports, they could not compete with the much more powerful Detroit muscle cars. This resulted in a street-racing scene consisting solely of modified imports. But a lack of aftermarket parts to make the various Toyotas Hondas and Nissans go faster meant that drivers often
many of my goal accomplished, if not accomplished, I will be working on accomplishing those goals to fulfill my life. I live with my mommy and daddy in La Cresta along with my brother. I have many friends in my life right now, but i don’t want to drag on this paper with all of their names, but I hang with the guys on the weekends. I do not currently have a girlfriend but I am seeing a very beautiful lady by the name of Timarie Kelly. On campus at school I am involved in the custom car club, which
drivers, racing pit crews, serious sports car owners, and physicist think about. Physics are an important part of every sports and racing car design. The stylish curves and ground effects on sports cars are usually there not just for form but function as well allowing you to go speeds over 140 mph in most serious sports cars and remain on the road and in reasonable control. The aerodynamic efficiency is the single most important element in designing a competitive car for professional racing or getting
Basics The sport of rowing involves numerous combinations and classes of athletes. Boats can be rowed with or without coxswains (the non-rowing captain) and by 1, 2, 4, or 8 rowers. Each rower can handle one oar (sweeping) or two oars (sculling). Racing shells are currently being made with Carbon or Carbon/Kevlar combinations. The act of rowing involves the transfer of momentum by the rowers and their oars to the water. The momentum is transferred to the water by pulling on the oar and pushing with
on how fast a skier is going to go. Air resistance is major factor in ski racing. A skier may reduce his or her air resistance by skiing in a tucked position. This reduces the amount of area that the wind has to hit, thus creating less drag and causing the skier to go a lot faster. Some world class skiers even have helmets that come to a point a few inches behind their head like an airplane wing to further reduce their drag. The reason that gravity is able to pull ... ... middle of paper ...
aerofoil 4415 has a greatest camber of 4% found 40% (0.4 chord) from the main edge with a most maximum thickness of 15% of the chord. Both NACA 0015 and NACA 4415 airfoil is examined to comprehend the transient progression of flow separation, lift, drag, pressure and velocity contour. There have been a numerous scientists fascinating in the examination, alteration, and examination of aerofoil. As of late Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have resuscitated examination
Chrysanthemums" are possible. However, the plot itself is very simple. In the 1914 version, Elizabeth Bates spends most of the story waiting for her husband to return from the mine, fretting that he is once again dallying at a favorite pub. His coworkers drag him home, but he is not in a drunken stupor. He is dead, suffocated in an accident at the mine. Initially it seems that the moment when Elizabeth learns that her husband is dead is the story's climax. However, this is not the story's most riveting
Dialogue - Diverted Attention "Her hands are like icicles on the horizon," he said and took a drag of coffee. She nodded blankly at him, barely registering the observations that swayed his tongue and flavored his mouth. "Do you see how she’s shaking?" he asked, not taking his eyes off the porcelain doll ordering dinner across the room. He fumbled down distractedly to the table, found his plate, and devoured a fry in the half-reflective way that dressed all his actions. To this, she murmured
see, the failures that occurred while trying to fly only prove that flight is truly remarkable. Flight uses four forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. In a nutshell; so to speak, an airplane must create enough lift to support its own weight. Secondly, the airplane must produce thrust to propel itself. Finally, the aircraft must overcome the drag or the force of resistance on the airplane that is moving through the air. All four of these forces are vital and necessary for an aircraft to move,
Measuring the Viscosity of a Liquid Aim The aim of this experiment is to find out how fluid Bath Oils really are by measuring its viscosity. Plan The first thing that I'll do is to measure the spheres volume by first measuring its radius. I will then, by calculating the spheres mass, be able to calculate the density of the sphere. This will be used later when calculating the viscosity of the bath oil. I will then find the density of the bath oil, also used during calculations later