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nitro cars
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Nitro cars run on a special fuel that makes them super fast for drag races. They’re the kind of cars you see in high‑speed racing shows.
Technical Definition
Nitro cars are drag racing vehicles powered by nitromethane fuel, which allows for extremely high power output and rapid acceleration.
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"I know during COVID, the igniter was just a big money race. And they had nitro cars. I think the igniter is just mostly a nitro."
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"responsibility of flipping the switch when nitro cars are in the final round."
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Episodes Mentioning "nitro cars"
Ron Capps, Sadie Glenn and NHRA Chief Starter Kenny Lubanski join WFO Radio! Plus, Jason Logan!
WFO Radio Podcast
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Bracket Breakdown
Jordan Vandergriff, Dallas Glenn and Matt Smith join WFO after NHRA Southern Nationals
WFO Radio Podcast
Ron Capps, Matt Hartford, and Mike Stavrinos join WFO Radio after 4-Wide NHRA Nationals
WFO Radio Podcast
Chad Green and Richard Gadson go WFO before NHRA in Charlotte, NC
WFO Radio Podcast
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