What is a no time car?

No Time. The track's timing equipment is shut off and info on the car's performance is only displayed to track personnel for the purpose of enforcing safety rules. Often, even the racer does not know their elapsed time or terminal velocity until the official time slip is handed to the driver at the end of the race.
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What is a grudge car?

Grudge racing to some may sound like the drivers talk smack in a forum and follow it up with a few pulls on the highway. But, in reality, it is completely different. Grudge cars are usually 7 to 10 second cars and are very well concealed.
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What is an OG race car?

To fans surprise, the term OG in street racing is the same as the original meaning. They use the phrase, Original Gangster, when talking about their peers and sometimes their cars. Initially, the phrase means 'we are first' – which is what the racers want to be.
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How fast do the no prep cars go?

So how fast are the cars in 'Street Outlaws'? All of that money gets the cars up to breakneck speeds of around 185 miles per hour in the quarter mile, a speed that only takes them seven and a half seconds to attain.
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What does nt PT stand for?

Acronym. Definition. NTPT. National Terrorism Preparedness Training (NIJ/DoJ)
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What is TNT in drag racing?

The TNTSS is a self-governing organization operating with input from its teams. Based on NHRA's Super Street & IHRA's Hot Rod classes, competitors run on a 10.90 index in the 1/4 mile (7.00 in the 1/8 mile) and race for a guaranteed purse at every race.
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What does tree mean in drag racing?

You could also say: 'Tree. Definition: The starting line light fixture that lets racers know when the car is properly positioned for a start and when to start. Trees often have the following bulbs: Pre-staged and staged (yellow), countdown (three amber bulbs), start (green bulb), and foul start (red bulb).
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What does Monza do for a living?

“ Monza started street racing in the 1980s after getting his drivers' license. He is one of the most experienced and respected street racers out there and has no plans of slowing down any time soon.
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What do Street Outlaws run in the 1/8 mile?

Some of the Pro-Mod street outlaw cars are running over 160 in the 1/8 mile. Easier to find 660 feet of racing surface with shutdown area than 1320 feet with additional shutdown. Most of the driving action happens in the first 1/8th mile anyway.
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Why is no-prep racing so popular?

Many people consider the popularity of Street Outlaws being the driving force of pushing the popularity of No-Prep racing. The wildly successful TV series was first aired in 2013 and featured some serious grudge racing on the street.
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What fuel do Street Outlaws use?

The engine runs on an EFI system from Fueltech, and Justin tunes the car himself. VP Racing's M5 methanol is his fuel of choice, saying he switched to alcohol because it makes low-end power, which works for the type of racing they do on the show. He shifts at an astronomical (for a Pontiac) 8,600 rpm.
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What engine is Murder Nova?

The engine itself is pretty basic, considering it makes about 3,400 hp. It's a 572 built with a Lunati crank, Oliver connecting rods, Diamond pistons, and 380cc Dart Pro 2 cylinder heads.
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How much does Murder Nova car cost?

According to Murder Nova's verified Facebook page, the famous car that Shawn Ellington has driven on Street Outlaws is now up for sale. It can be yours for $115,000 or best offer. The OG Murder Nova was the original car, before starting a new build, also called Murder Nova.
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Why is it called no prep racing?

Generally, a no-prep race is run on a track that hasn't been prepped on the day of or during the event. That is appealing to many racers, but seen as a recipe for disaster by many others.
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Is there a car called Cheetah?

The Bill Thomas Cheetah was an American sports car designed and engineered entirely with American components, and built from 1963 to 1966 by Chevrolet performance tuner Bill Thomas.
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What is bracket racing in drag racing?

Considered a "run what ya brung" class, bracket racing is still a drag race contest of straight-line acceleration between two vehicles from a standing start over a specified distance, usually a quarter-mile or an eighth-mile.
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How much does Ryan Martin fireball Camaro cost?

Ryan himself drives a Fireball Camaro and acts as his own advertisement for the business. The least expensive upgrade packages Ryan's shop offers are $8,899, and the most expensive cost around $50,000. But then there's a custom build option, which doesn't have a price listed.
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How fast can a Tesla do a 1/8 mile?

In addition to beating the Ferrari, the Plaid completed the 1/8 mile in just 6.135 seconds. This speed resulted in the first warning by the dragstrip's management. It turns out the second warning would be the last (and final) for the Tesla Model S Plaid which resulted in a disqualification.
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What does Shane from Street Outlaws do for a living?

Shane is an experienced, second generation racer. Rex used to run an L Stock 1957 Chevrolet back in the 1960s on long-forgotten Western Oklahoma drag strips. Years later, Rex helped Shane get started with motocross and a turn in dirt-track stock car racing.
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How did Doc from Street Outlaws pass away?

Ellis passed away at his Oklahoma home on Wednesday Sept. 9, an obituary from a Kentucky funeral home confirms. TMZ reported that the TV mechanic died of an apparent heroin overdose. The Discovery car savant was born on November 7, 1980 in Cynthiana, Kentucky.
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What does Robin Roberts from Street Outlaws do for a living?

In a Reddit AMA he hosted, the Street Outlaws star explained to fans that he is "the Chairman and CEO of Central Power Systems and Services, a company with 420 employees and multiple locations."
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What does Duck mean in racing?

Duck-race definition

Filters. A fund-raising event where numbered plastic ducks are released in a river, with the winner being the person whose duck reaches the finish line first.
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What is a pink slip in racing?

Q: What Does It Mean To Race For a Pink Slip? A: It means you're putting it all on the line. The winner of the race gets the other person's pink slip, which means they get the other person's car. Pro tip: Don't race for pink slips.
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What is red lighting in drag racing?

5...Red light When the front wheels of the car leave the starting line before the green light flashes, or if a driver stages so deep that he/she crosses the starting line , the red light will shine. It indicates that the driver in that lane is disqualified.
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