5 August 2000: Drag Racing
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This is the "Funny Car" class
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Before the start the tires are conditioned
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Smoke after the start means trouble
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A good run results in under 5 seconds and over 300mph (480kmh) for the 400 meters
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Rubber is removed from the track
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After each run the engine is completely taken apart
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The tire people were very busy
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