Unlimited

Ron Ortiz · 04-19-2025, 10:02 AM

I wonder what the ET record would be if they didn't slow down the fuel cars with gear reductions, limitations, blower drives, etc. If someone would build a track that could handle the high speeds with a long shutdown area. I'm talking about no limitations or restrictions.

I remember the nitrous oxide cars were going over 300 back in the '90's I believe, before they got outlawed.

Put up a purse of say 1 million to see who is the quickest.

Surely they would be in the high 2's.

nhramnl · 04-19-2025, 01:06 PM

I did some quick calculations, and if all restrictions currently in place were removed, Top Fuel cars could cross the finish line before they left the starting line.

340Cuda · 04-19-2025, 02:29 PM

I don't think the tires are up to much more than they can run now on good tracks in good weather.

I am not sure better tires would be available even if somebody funded the project.

jmcarter · 04-19-2025, 05:29 PM

I have a little different take...if they had adopted some of Big's recommendations (for example, must be able to restart the motor after the run or you're dq'd) then you would not need mega sponsors and you'd have large fields fighting for spots and you'd still be running 1320. Fans wouldn't know the difference, not as many aborted runs either. Scott, Blaine and others would still be out there too.

Fred Elsass · 04-21-2025, 06:02 AM

Just put a turbo on it.

Sarge

04-19-2025, 10:02 AM	#1
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 988 Likes: 33 Liked 315 Times in 102 Posts	Unlimited I wonder what the ET record would be if they didn't slow down the fuel cars with gear reductions, limitations, blower drives, etc. If someone would build a track that could handle the high speeds with a long shutdown area. I'm talking about no limitations or restrictions. I remember the nitrous oxide cars were going over 300 back in the '90's I believe, before they got outlawed. Put up a purse of say 1 million to see who is the quickest. Surely they would be in the high 2's. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

04-19-2025, 01:06 PM	#2
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 507 Likes: 8 Liked 358 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Unlimited I did some quick calculations, and if all restrictions currently in place were removed, Top Fuel cars could cross the finish line before they left the starting line.

04-19-2025, 02:29 PM	#3
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,657 Likes: 3,802 Liked 759 Times in 330 Posts	Re: Unlimited I don't think the tires are up to much more than they can run now on good tracks in good weather. I am not sure better tires would be available even if somebody funded the project.

04-19-2025, 05:29 PM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,285 Likes: 2,339 Liked 3,144 Times in 963 Posts	Re: Unlimited I have a little different take...if they had adopted some of Big's recommendations (for example, must be able to restart the motor after the run or you're dq'd) then you would not need mega sponsors and you'd have large fields fighting for spots and you'd still be running 1320. Fans wouldn't know the difference, not as many aborted runs either. Scott, Blaine and others would still be out there too. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 04-21-2025 at 06:15 AM.

04-21-2025, 06:02 AM	#5
Fred Elsass Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 127 Likes: 1 Liked 292 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Unlimited Just put a turbo on it. Sarge