Waltrip runs NASCAR car down dragstrip

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Waltrip runs NASCAR car down dragstrip

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Or an alternate headline: NASCAR eliminates left hand turns, car still hits wall

http://www.nhra.com/content/news/32401.htm

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10.6 @ 140 wow!! I wonder what a cup car would run w/ an experienced dragracer, proper gearing and etc. etc. thats pretty good I think!
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Ron Capps (NHRA driver) was the one that piloted the 10.6 @ 140. It would be interesting to see what proper gearing would do for it.

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Sweet.

Leave it to Michael Waltrip to find a way to hit the wall on a straight track!
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watch for yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHb0MnyzkGU
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