Drag Challenge #3 – There is no such thing as too much boost!

It’s difficult to accept that Drag Challenge # 3 sped by 3 weeks ago. I checked. Within recent time, I have had more fast-paced days than a F1 driver chasing a rapidly disappearing World Championship! But, like the victor at the end of a bruising marathon, I am gulping rejuvenating air and rapidly reclaiming a normal, thoughtful, structured pace. Amen.

NASCAR

If I entered a room filled with 30 Jamaican motorsports enthusiasts and asked – How many of you are NASCAR fans? After the deafening silence which would traverse every available square foot in the room, I am willing to bet that the 3 individuals, bold enough to pierce the stagnant air with their raised hands, indicating an affirmative response, would be viewed as permanent residents of Ward 21 – utterly insane!

It is a well-known fact that, for myriad reasons, we do not openly embrace the menu NASCAR serves, but like a treasure-hunt, NASCAR has a few hidden gems. They are more appropriately referred to as road-courses. Say what you will about how archaic or antiquated NASCAR machines and technology are, when the proponents of American-iron land at road-courses, the gladiatorial battles fought will rival and occasionally surpass that which is displayed by any competitor, including BTTC, F1 and V8 Supercars!

Marcos Ambrose

I watched both the Nationwide and the Sprint Cup Series at the iconic Watkins Glen road-course on Saturday and Sunday. Marcos Ambrose is a legend who crossed the pond from Australian V8 Supercars. His stratospheric skill-set (on a road-course) hurls him several laps ahead of his rivals in NASCAR. He swept the Nationwide race (Saturday) – 4 consecutive victories – and it was widely felt that he would bring a new broom to the Sprint Cup on Sunday.

But, treachery was orchestrated and a sniper dropped in the midst. Mutiny appeared in the form of an indefatigable terrier, who was not willing to accept, that when confronted by a snarling Doberman Pinscher, he should cower with fear. That terrier was A.J. Allmendinger who drove like Monday was only promised if he won on Sunday!

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NASCAR – Watkins Glen

Drag Racing

Ok. Inhale – exhale. Assemble your marbles. Drag Racing! We continue to applaud the Nestle Supligen Drag Racing Series. Quality is on display at each event. Competitors and fans of the sport have welcomed the main series sponsor by consuming countless liters of the boost-providing drink at each event. We hail all of the entities involved in the effort and we hope they remain in the driver’s seat for the long, sometimes difficult haul – send me a list Mr Gunter!

If I told you that the owner/driver of this machine is referred to as – PussMilk – would you expect him to drive a regular car? Exhibit F – a Toyota-powered Fiat Uno!

The ladies are learning – get involved!

Look at her smile – blame it on the ‘rush’!

Notice anything unusual?

Anything?

It all makes sense here – a 10 seconds machine!

Old school love!

Well – its an Evo.

Smallest gas tank award. Yes. It is a fuel cell.

Fuel, identified above – when aided by the Blue Demon below…

Inspires Nissan’s workhorse below to flee with undue haste!

How many ‘technicians’ did ‘Banks ‘ need to change a belt. Count them.

Spi is still m.i.a. but, this Specs-tuned machine is vociferously waving the Toyota banner. Machine!

Do you really need that Godzilla-like turbo?

Yes, yes and yes again. There is no such thing as too much boost when you are chasing 8 seconds!

Cecil Munroe Gleaner On-Line Writer