NHRA 2017 Sonoma

[procam11]

Here are several images from my 3 days of work during the 2017 Mello Yello NHRA Nationals. Enjoy!
All images created with the Canon 1Dx and lenses.





Mike Doran
www.DWimages.org

 

[Ben Egbert]

Interesting series here Mike, You have some really great actions shots. Been a long time since I was at a drag strip, weird to see Camry's. Looks like they have an uphill run out area.

 

[AlanLichty]

This might border on extreme understatement but drag racing appears to have undergone some rather major transformations since I attended the NHRA Winternationals event near Phoenix in the mid 60's.....

 

[procam11]

It certainly has Alan The TF and FC cars put out 10,000 Horsepower and yes Toyota has stepped into the fray. Over the last 5 years the crowds have gotten bigger and the drivers friendlier. Quite a bit more than NASCArR and in my humble opioin they would do well to pay attention as NHRA someday may overtake them.





Mike Doran
www.DWimages.org

 

[AlanLichty]

10,000 HP?

We all got excited at the '66 Winternationals when one of the top fuel dragsters made a run in the high 6 second range. My guess would be that all the runs in your images above would have beaten that time.

 

[Darcy Grizzle]

I love the drags and this year we didn't go (Vegas in April & October). We used to go every time they came. Bucket list is finals in Pamona . Nothing like Raw Power and on qualifying nights...the jet dragsters! Love that smell of burnt rubber & you are right about the drivers. My sons bday is April, so we went every year...we have been in Jeg's trailer, got a parachute from John Force...all of the drivers signed his hats & shirts. Fun

 

[JimFox]

Hey Mike,

Very cool shots here, I do like #1 and 2 the best, the flames, and then the dragster getting air is sure cool.