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First time Top fuel experience

   
Old Sep 29, 2020 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Lonwane
The first time I took my son to see top fuelers he stated that he could feel the noise in his heart.
He jumped the first time they hit the throttle, but after that it didn't bother him.
He is now an official gearhead (put a bigger engine in his BMW) and I couldn't be more proud of him.
See this is what my question was when I started it.
Me, I was 13 and have been addicted to speed ever since.
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 11:05 AM
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At least 2 of us aren’t effected by the noise and fuel
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
At least 2 of us aren’t effected by the noise and fuel
I alway am. Heart goes a mile a minute when it happens.
Here's another one.

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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 05:21 PM
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This young man needs fresh underwear! And apparently the fuel bothers his eyes!

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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 10:39 PM
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Ahhhh, jet engine power where the action is..
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Old Sep 30, 2020 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sleeper
Ahhhh, jet engine power where the action is..
Only when you stand behind it !
I should tell stories of LAX and the light towers for JFK airports.
Bold with brass ones. You betcha.
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Old Sep 30, 2020 | 01:56 PM
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Or that island airport that’s on YouTube a lot .
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Old Sep 30, 2020 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Cat Man HHR
Only when you stand behind it !
I should tell stories of LAX and the light towers for JFK airports.
Bold with brass ones. You betcha.
I'm not standing behind any jet powered race trucks., (Wouldn't be allowed anyhow) I am not wanting to burn up, or burn off my beard & hair.. LOL

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