TOP FUEL
Horsepower: 7,000
0-100 mph: 8-tenths of a second
G-Forces at launch: 5-6
Fuel burned each pass: 11-12
gallons (90% nitromethane/10%
methanol)
Cost for a pair of rear-wheel Goodyears, which
last 3-4 passes: $1,100
Cost of a Top Fuel dragster: $180,000*
Body: Metal, fiberglass, or carbon-fiber/Kevlar
Minimum weight: 2,300 pounds (driver included)
Critical component: Tall rear wing creates more
than 6,000 pounds downforce; Is limited to 1,450
to 1,500 square inches; Wing angle = Max. of 2
degrees
FUNNY CAR
Horsepower: 7,000
0-100 mph: 8-tenths of a second
G-Forces at launch: 5-6
Fuel burned each pass: 11-12 gallons (90%
nitromethane/10% methanol)
Cost of a clutch: $1,000 (last one to two passes)
Cost for a pair of rear-wheel Goodyears,
which last 3-4 passes: $1,100
Cost of a Funny Car: $200,000*
Body: Carbon-fiber, or carbon-fiber/Kevlar
Minimum weight: 2,555 pounds (driver included)
Critical component: Primary braking system is two independently
mounted parachutes that can produce up to five negative G forces of
stopping power; A roof escape hatch permits easy driver exit
PRO STOCK
Horsepower: 1,400
Cost of a Pro Stock car: $250,000*
0-100 mph: 1.5 seconds
Critical component: Must have two doors functional
and operable from inside and out; Hood scoops vary
in size depending on track conditions
G-Forces at launch: 3
Fuel burned each pass: 1 gallon VP Racing gas
Body: Composite replicas of showroom counterparts
Minimum weight: 2,350 pounds (driver included)
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE
Horsepower: 340
0-100 mph: 1.6 seconds
Fuel burned each pass: 1 quart VP Racing gas
Cost of a Harley-Davidson: $200,000*
Critical component: Wheelie-bar helps rider
maintain balance; Extends 130 inches past front
axle
Body: Fiberglass or carbon-fiber composite
Minimum weight (pounds): Harley 620; Suzuki
595; Buell 625
Source: NHRA (*NOTE: Costs of different vehicles are estimated and varies from team to team.)
Source: NHRA