Evans Tuning Race Car Crashes after 8.98 @ 167MPH

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Evans Tuning Race Car Crashes after 8.98 @ 167MPH


This was the 3rd full power pass in the car and it ran 8.98 @ 167MPH

This car set the record for the True Street Class and was the first in the 8's.

The specs:
- 2550lbs
- 67mm Borg Warner turbo @ 35psi
- 24.5 x 9" tires

 

[Nomar06]

Damn.....that's sad. I will have to check out the vid later.

 

[dentrecords]

Should have kept both hands on the wheel. Ouch.

 

[webby]

From the info, seems he was releasing the parachute when he lifted his arm. Sucks, but they said they're building a new car for 2012

 

[Br3TT]

cant wait to see what the new car is going to be!

 

[Nomar06]

damn....the guy in the other car must have poo'ed in his pants. That looked close.

 

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<-- other driver

 

[CivicDew]

damn....the guy in the other car must have poo'ed in his pants. That looked close.

very close!