Dixon's Incredible Save

[MM]

I wonder how many runs were on that thing....

One too many.

 

[sparky]

Wow. Lucky all the way around. Could have been real ugly if the other car was on a decent pass.

 

[.]

Good thing the other guy banged the motor when he did.

That's EXACTLY what crossed my mind. That could have been real ugly!

 

[Toejam]

One well known TF/FC racer told me those cars are easy to drive till you get in trouble! And that is where experience comes through, no doubt an inexperienced racer could very well have panicked and drove that thing straight into the wall!

 

[Toejam]

So does that mean it hasn't happened yet?

That information is unaVAILable!

 

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Dixon run 4.503, best pass ever in Australia

 

[Leebone]

Will somebody PULEEZE bring Larry back to the NHRA full schedule!!! HEY FORCE, Brit could use a team mate.

 

[Just Paul]

Dixon run 4.503, best pass ever in Australia

Sweet. I bet it felt good to hold the pedal down a little longer.

 

[Bullet]

Isn't one of the benefits of a fully floating rear end that if an axle breaks you don't lose the wheel? I am not familiar with their complete design, but what else would have failed/broke to cause the wheel to real loose?

 

[Butch]

Another view

ANDRA Drag Racing - Larry Dixon's tyre throwing, 360 spin Top Fuel pass - YouTube

 

[Larry jr.]

Nope...

Look close at the break, see the surface rust on the more jagged side to the right, at about 2 to 4 o'clock position that had been broken for some time.

Also looks like the floater failed.........notice its still partialy there I would bet the rest of it is still on the rear end.

 

[PJ]

He's lived in Indy for too long. He was trying to recreate Danny Sullivan's spin from the 500.

Either that or he was thumbing it those nascar guys, see we can turn too

 

[vegasnitro]

Another view

ANDRA Drag Racing - Larry Dixon's tyre throwing, 360 spin Top Fuel pass - YouTube

Welcome to the 'Mater.

I love the on board footage ... was it a GoPro? Looked like a big crowd for a Friday. Also found the green walls ... interesting.

I think it was more luck than skill (and I am a big LD fan), once that wheel left the laws of physics were in control of the car ... but hey alls well that ends well boys.

 

[Bullet]

Welcome to the 'Mater.

I love the on board footage ... was it a GoPro?

No, it was Jerrod Felix taped to the wing like in Hartman's pit a few years ago, he was using an iPhone...

 

[MHayes]

Another view

ANDRA Drag Racing - Larry Dixon's tyre throwing, 360 spin Top Fuel pass - YouTube

Wow, that was a great video!! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[DAN]

Dixon was pumped up after his 4.503 / 332 yesterday - he's having a great time downunder. Santo said last night that they won't be in Vegas - next race for them will be Charlotte. They later ran a 4.54 / 326. To the guy asking if someone else would pick up Dixon for a full-time ride, consider that he is happy to be back racing and enjoying the opportunity. There's no doubt that when the time is right and the contracts are in place, Larry will own his own team. Until then, he's enjoying being back in the seat.

 

[Rollout96]

Another view

ANDRA Drag Racing - Larry Dixon's tyre throwing, 360 spin Top Fuel pass - YouTube

That is very cool!!!! (and scary)

 

[Bullard Anderson]

Look for Danny Sullivan to present Larry with the "Danny Sullivan Save of the Year Award" during pre race ceremonies!! I know some of you ladies and gents know of the move of speak of. (Indy 500)

 

[vegasnitro]

Look for Danny Sullivan to present Larry with the "Danny Sullivan Save of the Year Award" during pre race ceremonies!! I know some of you ladies and gents know of the move of speak of. (Indy 500)

1985 ... I was there! The 11 year old me was pulling for the guy who finished second though ...

As an aside, I will be at Indy for Pole Day/Bump Day May 19/20 for the first time in 20 years this year ... kinda excited.

 

[Rich]

Wow! First I've seen of that video. Thanks for posting it.