The record snowfalls of the last couple of days might be a sign that America needs a new winter season sport. And, after seeing this clip, we’re pretty sure that ice drag racing could be a big hit. According to the folks over at Bangshift, this here is Paul Groth’s ice dragster, based on a Spitzer dragster chassis and motivated by a twin turbo Pro Line racing engine, reportedly delivering more than 2,000HP. There’s no information about how fast it is, but Mr. Groth went more than 200 mph (320 k/h) on ice back in the 1980s, so we reckon it could at least match that. Video available after the break.
By Csaba Daradics
Source: Youtube via Bangshift
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4 Comments:
All that money for a 3-second adrenaline rush??? Pretty limited compared to the amount of fun that can be had with a $5000 off-the-rack snowmobile......
That's insane.
"All that money for a 3-second adrenaline rush??? Pretty limited compared to the amount of fun that can be had with a $5000 off-the-rack snowmobile......"
I image there are other factors as well. Finding a lake that's at least 800M long with no rocks protruding above the surface. Waiting for enough -20 days to suficently freeze the water so that not only the whole lake has the same consitancy of ice, but can support the weight of people, support vehicles, and the dragster. Then you have to plow the snow off the ice,
Yeah, you're right. It does seem like a bit of a chore.
Twin turbo.... always... FTW !!!
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