drag race bodies Why are "Funny Cars" called "Funny Cars"? There is nothing funny about their appearence.?
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"Funny Car is an NHRA drag racing car class. The other "professional" classes are Top Fuel, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Funny cars have forward-mounted engines and carbon fiber automotive bodies over the chassis, giving them an appearance similar to Detroit manufacturers' showroom models."
This does nothing to explain the name "FUNNY CARS"
The original "Funny Cars" back in the early 1960's were production cars that had been modified. imagine a Mustang, Camaro or Dart with 3000 horsepower. these cars got little or no traction off the line. the rear axle was moved forward to increase the weight on the tires and the wheel wells were enlarged. due to the fact that this was not a multi-million dolar buisiness at the time the rearward portion of the rear wheel well had nothing in it. They had big Hemi's sticking out of the engine bay and usually no hood. They had headers sticking out right behind the front tires. they were infact funny looking cars! The name stuck and now 40 years later funny's have evolved into what you see.
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Pfadt Race Engineering offers a wide variety of suspension components to fit a wide variety of needs. If you39re taking your Corvette to the Drag Strip, suspension is very important when it comes to putting you hard-earned horse power to the ground O
Pfadt Race Engineering offers a wide variety of suspension components to fit a wide variety of needs. If you39re taking your Corvette to the Drag Strip, suspension is very important when it comes to putting you hard-earned horse power to the ground O
Pfadt Race Engineering offers a wide variety of suspension components to fit a wide variety of needs. If you39re taking your Corvette to the Drag Strip, suspension is very important when it comes to putting you hard-earned HorsePower to the ground Th
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"According to Steeda: Steeda's SuperLite Drag Race Springs use a longer front coil that stores more energy to lift the front of the car during launch, aiding body rotation to transfer more weight to the rear tires for increased traction. The right rear spring incorporates a progressive coil design that reduces the effect of axle torque, reducing body roll and helping the right rear tire stay planted to the ground during launch. The spring rates are tuned for improved traction at the strip, while maintaining good ride quality and acceptable handling on the street. Just like the name says, Steeda SuperLite Drag Springs incorporate the latest manufacturing technology to reduce weight. They weigh 6 pounds less than comparable springs from Eibach or Ford Racing.;;;;Ride height is about the same as stock springs. However, because the springs are softer than stock, ride height may be more affected by the weight of the vehicle than with factory springs. Full-weight street cars typically sit 1/4 to 1/2 inch lower than stock. Light weight race cars will sit a little higher.;;;;High torque cars can further minimize axle torque induced body roll with an optional airbag kit (sold separately). Fine tuning the air pressure inside the airbag can help the car go straighter during launch."
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