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Old 07-13-2007, 06:36 PM
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I don't see how that thing would ever work, especially with the way the front wheel turns! Looks very unstable.

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You know it!
The Cessna'ish tricycle landing gear could be better in reverse as a tail-dragger but neither very safe...better to lose it completely and make a boat out of it?.
Again that salute pic is a laugh...looks like he had it on display somewhere?.

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Old 07-13-2007, 09:27 PM
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Last i heard NHRA banned rocket cars, no way to stop them, very unsafe.
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Old 07-13-2007, 11:56 PM
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Those wheel pylons would most likely snap off very early in
the run with any turbulence. Way too long to be structurally
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Old 07-14-2007, 04:56 AM
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"Fun, Fun, Fun"? My first thought is "hospital, hospital, hospital." How would you keep it on the deck? Remember the guy who strapped the sidewinder to the trunk of his Impala a few years back? Wasn't enough left to bury...

I've been to Ft. Smith. Nice place, not a lot to do...

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Old 07-14-2007, 04:54 PM
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with such a sturdy cage, after the wheels snap off they can just shovel the remains into a six foot deep hole.

better rename it "St. Peter's Express"
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Old 07-16-2007, 08:25 PM
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"Fun, Fun, Fun"? My first thought is "hospital, hospital, hospital." How would you keep it on the deck? Remember the guy who strapped the sidewinder to the trunk of his Impala a few years back? Wasn't enough left to bury...

I've been to Ft. Smith. Nice place, not a lot to do...

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Did'nt the guys on MythBusters debunk that as a myth?
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Old 07-16-2007, 10:53 PM
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Not if the warhead was locked on to the motor.
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Old 07-17-2007, 02:49 AM
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The "True" rocket car story (long)...

http://www.rocketcarstory.com/

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