Glossary / General

top fuel

31 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Top Fuel cars are the fastest drag racers, reaching huge speeds in a very short time. They’re the star attraction at big racing events.

Technical Definition

Top Fuel is the premier class in drag racing, featuring cars that can reach speeds over 330 mph in less than a second.

Hear It Discussed

"...picked her to be the, you know, the co-driver of her top fuel team... wins top fuel on her 10th time out."
BBQ at Goldberg’s garage for first responders, shooting guns and more. CarCast 19:50

"When you get to the top fuel stuff, the way that they literally rip the atmosphere and stop the earth turning on its axis, there's so much energy."
Is Le Mans the greatest race in the world? | The Car Podcast #93 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 58:27

"They get I think it's probably the only time they're full as NASCAR or like top [3050.6s] fuel for sure. [3052.8s] Top fuel gets pretty full, but overall the event was really well attended."
It's Slippery Slope Season with Your Favorite Chopped Uncs - DWA! Podcast Ep. #938 Driving While Awesome 50:50