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Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 2:34 PM
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One of my coworkers just invited me to go see the funny cars, and that he and a bunch of gals in accounting had a bet that I would like it and come over later for drinks. I have never been to a drag show before, so I was curious what you guys thought about your first time?
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I haven't been to a drag show either but I would assume
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Jan 20, 2023, 2:36 PM
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all the cars are a little funny
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Re: I haven't been to a drag show either but I would assume
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Jan 20, 2023, 2:54 PM
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Funny cars and drinking alcoholic beverages, after a while, those girls begin to look pretty good.
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Been to the drag races in Charlotte and Atlanta...
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Jan 20, 2023, 2:53 PM
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a couple of times in fact.
Do yourself a favor and take some noise cancelling ear protection. It's loud !!!
One of the times I went, in addition to the funny cars and the top fuel cars, they raced motorcycles and big semi trucks which was pretty cool. The trucks aren't nearly as fast unless it one of the jet powered trucks. They usually save those for after dark. The fire from the jet engines and the exhaust stacks is quite a show.
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You are correct about the noise...
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Jan 20, 2023, 2:56 PM
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It can get very loud at the drag shows, especially in the restroom area.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 2:54 PM
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I grew up going to Englishtown, NJ races
Funny car, rails, all sorts. The featured show was usually a jet car or rocket car. One time a rocket bike. Don “The Snake” Prudhomme is the only name I remember from the funny cars.
Good times
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I have been to countless drag events...
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Jan 20, 2023, 2:57 PM
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probably more than anyone I know.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 3:05 PM
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I enjoy speed so naturally I enjoyed the local drag show until I woke up in a bathtub full of ice the next morning.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 3:14 PM
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Been to the demolition derby and figure 8 school bus races a couple of times and that was pretty funny but probably not funny like you, TB.
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There Will Be a Lot of Raging Pistons at That Event
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Jan 20, 2023, 3:15 PM
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Make sure you are lubed up well
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Just avoid the pits
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Jan 20, 2023, 3:18 PM
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And if someone tells you he’s the jack man walk away
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Re: Just avoid the pits
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Jan 20, 2023, 3:20 PM
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Now this is funny! Bravo!
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 3:22 PM
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The smell of the burning oil is almost as bad as the noise.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 3:26 PM
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I went to a 600 mile long endurance race in Charlotte once. The race cars weren't very funny, but I was intrigued by the number of skinny men there were walking around toting a cooler of beer on one shoulder and their other arm around a fat girl with tattoos and smoking a cigarette. Very similar to what one might see at WB stadium.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 3:46 PM
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Is this guy also going to the drag race with you?
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 3:48 PM
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A-W-E-S-O-M-E ------>
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 10:15 PM
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Nothing funny about the drag show. However, you can tell it’s an athletic event. Those women are tall and muscular! I never did see any of the funny cars , although saw a few men laughing uncontrollably until they were rudely shown the door.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 4:06 PM
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This post deserves this answer.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 4:08 PM
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I mean this one.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 21, 2023, 7:50 AM
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I see a deer,2 moose’s.2 lobsters a guy wearing sandals and 2 bullfrogs. Anal-Iza that, Sigmund.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 7:02 PM
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You're fine, just don't show anyone to the restroom. I hear that's code
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 9:36 PM
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I have been to plenty of drag races, but never a drag show.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 20, 2023, 10:18 PM
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Me & my hair are ready!
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
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Jan 21, 2023, 7:38 AM
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I’ve been to both, went to a drag show with some German friends once, apparently, that’s a thing for German people, And went to a funny car race down near Charleston one time. It was a blast.
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Re: Have any other Tnetters been to a funny car race?
Jan 21, 2023, 7:47 AM
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I have an always wanted to watch that 4 wide deal in Charlotte. NASCAR will tickle the ears so I can’t imagine what drag would do. Just take the best of the best hearing protection.
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