Drag race - Kirkham 65 side-oiler vs Ferrari 458 italia

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View Poll Results: Who will win the race - March 8, LV Speedway
The 458 Italia is unbeatable, wins all 3	22	17.32%
The 458 Italia is beatable, and loses 1	37	29.13%
The 458 Italia is beatable, and loses 2 or 3	14	11.02%
The 458 Italia is beatable, but the Cobra's driver isn't good enough, so it loses all 3	31	24.41%
The Italia's driver messes up, so it loses at least 1	23	18.11%
Voters: 127. You may not vote on this poll

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02-05-2011, 07:29 PM

4pipes

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Fun thread. I've been unsuccessful ignoring it.

I've driven both cars. My Kirkham also develops 628 ft-lbs of peak torque, courtesy of FE Specialties. Very difficult to keep in a straight line when floored.

My money is on the 458. Just sayin.

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