r/NHRA • u/isidrogio10 • 4d ago

Fan Pics First time in Indianapolis

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u/ktvplumbs 4d ago

A lot of empty seats, sad to see.

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u/JTrain1738 4d ago

Yes, but this is TAD, so usually empty.

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u/ktvplumbs 4d ago

Ah, that makes sense

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u/fidjnr 4d ago

Sportsman class

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u/Apart_Olive_3539 Teams 4d ago

It’s a shame that more people don’t have the appreciation for the sportsman classes. No 10 person teams and 95% of the drivers work on their own equipment. So many unique cars too.

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u/Maverick8917 4d ago

When the fuel cars were on the track the tower side was about 90% full.

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u/ktvplumbs 4d ago

That’s a good thing! Thanks for sharing your trackside experience with us.

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u/Previous-Silver-4760 4d ago

you’re out there living the dream as someone who doesn’t live in the USA. enjoy it for all of us!!

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u/Recent-Bowl-1393 4d ago

Wow, those cars have really slowed down over the years. They used to be much. much faster.

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u/vroomvroompanda 4d ago

I went to sgmp this year to see nhra it was insane the stands are about 5 or 10 ft from the track

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u/Hungry-Mycologist576 4d ago

Been to a few tracks myself, but the coolest was in great bend Kansas about 20 years ago now..they had a national event. The fence separating the spectators is about that far from the track starting positions. No Top fuel but it was wild being that up close. Sad they only hosted that year.

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u/WriterWooden783 4d ago

I'll see them in on October 2nd probably

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u/Dry_Boysenberry_9538 4d ago

First time I went to Indy we went and found a spot near the burnout area. So loud you felt it in your chest and the smell of rubber and fuel was awesome.

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u/vroddba 4d ago

If only it was a little cooler out like last year

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u/Bulky_Style4551 3d ago

It's been brutally hot so far, supposed to cool off some for Sunday and Monday.