NHRA Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta's WILD launch in Super Slo Mo

Check out this SUPER Slo Mo of NHRA Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta's WILD launch from the Dodge NHRA Nationals in Reading, PA.

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[finallyitsed]

It boggles my mind that so many things can happen in such a short span of time, yet they are imperceptible to the eye in real time.

[Brad]

The only vehicle that can take off with more force than this is my cousin's 2001 Honda Civic.

[himjim]

People that have never seen top fuel in person have no idea

[jarettaallen]

“So much torque it twisted the chassis” only the real know

[proffittsdroneservice]

Once the butterflies open, something is going to move whether it's right or not.

[craigpennington]

In slow mo, you can see how the torque effects the chassis. Insane Horse Power & Torque. It's a wonder that these things hold together.

[vikbiefel]

The bell and drums at high volume make it seem evenore otherworldly.

[Pappy]

I saw on TV that the engines are mounted to the chassis with hose clamps. Sounds crazy? Look it up!

[proffittsdroneservice]

Impressive how fast he got back out of the throttle by watching the butterflies.

[windflags]

Causes Oberhofer nightmares, wakes at 3am in cold sweat...

[iggyfritz]

That's like riding a 11, 000 horspower bronco bull

[ohdear]

Not gonna lie, that's honestly hilarious.

[john]

This is even better when played at .25 speed.

[jeffclark]

I watched top fuel for the first time in person last year. I was standing down as close as they let you get with my ear plugs in waiting for green... when they hit it literally scared me the first time!

[th.jahlil]

Man do those cars love to slam on the right rear wheel

[petert]

His dentist LOVED that pass.

Every single one of his fillings was ejected. Talk about tyre shake.

[easygoing]

Butterflies closed at 0:09 . He just wanted to nudge forward just a bit to evade the Knights of Columbus Charity panhandler walking up from behind.

[jimmycline]

They should make a movie about this launch!!!

[michaelfperkins]

That was the launch. On the burnout the car rolls threw the water box and spins the tires past the starting line. No driver does a burnout from the stopped position . That car was staged.
Look at the crew standing behind the car. That is where they position themselves for the run.

[geoffreyjellineck]

Cool how the centrifugal force straightens the tires out.