Similarities Between Nhra Top Fuel And NASCAR

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130 decibels.There are some people in this world that crave the smell of burnt rubber, the roar of a loud engine, the smell of race fuel, and speed. These people love racing. There are two types of racing that are especially popular in America, NHRA Top Fuel and NASCAR. These sports are very different but if one looks close enough the similarities can be found. In NHRA top fuel drag racing the cars are greatly different than the cars in NASCAR. Top fuel cars are cars known as rear engine dragsters with a Christler 500 ci. HEMI power plant. the engines in top fuel cars generate upwards of 11,000 horsepower. in NASCAR the cars are known as stock cars with their engine in the front. The stock cars make around 800 to 900 horsepower. The stock