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Boise - Nights of Fire
2000
Since Boise wasn't a points race, Team WW2 had a lot less pressure to perform
going in. Nonetheless, they didn't let their guard down and qualified
in the #2 slot and set top speed of the meet at 222. Here's a
sequence of shots by Jim Sorenson documenting an afternoon session.
Since they don't run a reverser, Jim usually waits until the
other car makes their burn-out before starting his.
With
his opponent backing up to the line, Murphy heats up his tires
in a relatively short burn-out.
This would be the WW2
"reverser". Not the teams favorite thing on a 100+
degree day in Idaho (or anywhere else).
Jim
Murphy launches the WW2 Top Fuel Dragster on another pass down
the Boise quarter mile.
Casual
dress was the word of the day... especially when maintenance
to the car was necessary. This is done after every run the car
makes.
Prior to actually making
a run with the car the engine is warmed up and checked in the
pits. Besides building heat, it often reveals potential problems
that can be fixed prior to the run. And -- the fans love it!
There's
always a calm before the storm -- this calm is called waiting
in the staging lanes.
At the
last minute (especially on a hot day) Murphy dons his multi-layer
Simpson fire suit and mask. Drivers safety equipment has made
quantum leaps over the years and this has resulted in fewer and
less severer burns from engine explosions and crashes. |
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