Without a windshield it probably feels like 300 mph.
Mark
In a message dated 8/27/2010 5:48:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jxnichols@sbcglobal.net writes:
Well, the average Joe doesn't drive a Top Fuel Dragster or Funny Car so we
can never experience the acceleration. However, if you are in the
vicinity
of Sandusky Ohio you should visit Cedar Point amusement park. They have a
ride that is the closest you can get to that kind of acceleration. The
ride
is Top Thrill Dragster and here are the specs:
Length:
2800'
Height:
420'
Drop:
400'
Inversions:
0
Speed:
120 mph
Duration:
0:30
Max Vertical Angle:
90 Degrees
Max Acceleration:
0 - 120 mph in 4 seconds
Elements:
900 Vertical <http://www.rcdb.com/8911.htm> Spiral
420' tall Top Hat - Outside <http://www.rcdb.com/8892.htm>
2700 Vertical Spiral <http://www.rcdb.com/8911.htm>
Fifth Gear did a feature on it and here it is on Youtube: (Tiff Needell
says it better than sex, poor guy!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XcPBegljYU
Jeff
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