Machinery Burn Up That 1/4 Mile

Burn Up That 1/4 Mile · 06:29 PM

Jet dragsters race the 1/4 mile near the mile high city of Denver. This is the first time I have used this lens, makes for a great walk around, not too large or heavy and focuses quickly.

**crewl1** · 07-09-2013, 06:44 PM

Holy smokes! 277 MPH 6 second 1/4 mile. Wonder how those guys fit their huevos in those seats?!

leptim · 07-09-2013, 06:51 PM

Holy smokes is right....6 second 1/4's. What a thrill that had to be for a muscle car guy like yourself.

tclausen · 07-10-2013, 02:27 AM

If you flip them upright, do they reach orbit?

charliezap · 07-10-2013, 05:33 AM

Talk about "git up and go" Bob.---charliezap

slowpez · 07-10-2013, 06:39 AM

Glad to see you are enjoying that lens Bob. It is indeed a nice walk around lens.

**Bob Harris** · 07-10-2013, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Holy smokes! 277 MPH 6 second 1/4 mile. Wonder how those guys fit their huevos in those seats?!

They are actually slower than they used to be. NHRA won't allow them to go over 300 due to safety reasons I think I read. Still way too fast for me

**Bob Harris** · 07-10-2013, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by leptim

Holy smokes is right....6 second 1/4's. What a thrill that had to be for a muscle car guy like yourself.

Years back they had Rocket Cars run at the drags, now those were fast.

**Bob Harris** · 07-10-2013, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by tclausen

If you flip them upright, do they reach orbit?

I think if you would put wings on them they would fly, not sure about upright

pickles · 07-10-2013, 06:03 PM

Can't go over 300MPH?...Ah right, I didn't know that.
Obviously they're not as quick as their "conventional" counterparts, but they're VERY spectacular.....but, ya wouldn't catch me driving one!!
Cheers, Pickles.

**Sailor** · 07-10-2013, 06:15 PM

Pretty crazy old buddy

. Great series - well done.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 07-11-2013, 04:02 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

Talk about "git up and go" Bob.---charliezap

It was a great day, all of the family was there and the grandkids had never seen anything like this before.

**Bob Harris** · 07-11-2013, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Glad to see you are enjoying that lens Bob. It is indeed a nice walk around lens.

I've enjoyed it so far and I thought the price wasn't too bad for the quality a person gets.

daacon · 07-11-2013, 04:20 AM

Wow now that is moving ...great series Bob.

AussieTrev · 07-11-2013, 04:46 AM

Some top high speed shots, nearly as fast as the cars.

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Holy smokes! 277 MPH 6 second 1/4 mile. Wonder how those guys fit their huevos in those seats?!

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leptim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fountain, CO Photos: Albums Posts: 611	Holy smokes is right....6 second 1/4's. What a thrill that had to be for a muscle car guy like yourself.

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Glad to see you are enjoying that lens Bob. It is indeed a nice walk around lens.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 Holy smokes! 277 MPH 6 second 1/4 mile. Wonder how those guys fit their huevos in those seats?! They are actually slower than they used to be. NHRA won't allow them to go over 300 due to safety reasons I think I read. Still way too fast for me

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by leptim Holy smokes is right....6 second 1/4's. What a thrill that had to be for a muscle car guy like yourself. Years back they had Rocket Cars run at the drags, now those were fast.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by tclausen If you flip them upright, do they reach orbit? I think if you would put wings on them they would fly, not sure about upright

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pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	Can't go over 300MPH?...Ah right, I didn't know that. Obviously they're not as quick as their "conventional" counterparts, but they're VERY spectacular.....but, ya wouldn't catch me driving one!! Cheers, Pickles.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Pretty crazy old buddy . Great series - well done. Jer

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap Talk about "git up and go" Bob.---charliezap It was a great day, all of the family was there and the grandkids had never seen anything like this before.

07-11-2013, 04:04 AM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Glad to see you are enjoying that lens Bob. It is indeed a nice walk around lens. I've enjoyed it so far and I thought the price wasn't too bad for the quality a person gets.

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AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	Some top high speed shots, nearly as fast as the cars.