How quickly does a parachute slow a car down from 250 mph? In this case, the orange car actually crossed the finish line first. That driver pulled the lever to open his parachute just as he crossed the finish line. Danny Townsend, the VIPsports.com driver, “popped” his chute a split second later. That split second, the speed of the cars and the tremendous decelerating capability of the parachutes explains the difference.

The glory of VIPsports.com drag racing… a fiery sunset just before a fire breathing performance on the track.

Here’s how Frank and his father, Dan, work together to line Danny up on the fresh rubber tracks from his burnout. Dan stands behind the car and signals Frank which way to tell Danny to steer the car. The escape hatch is open to allow fresh air into the cockpit.

The car is really, really loud up close.

Danny “puts a hole shot” on his competition. He reacted to the green light quicker than the other car and he’s in the lead.

Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise, 2006. Rick Hunter, WOMC 103.4 radio personality, getting up close and personal with a lot of noise.

The 2007 ParkerTech Racing Services Dodge Charger, sponsored by Texas Roadhouse.