I believe fuel cars are pretty much in a controlled spin the length of the track.
Wheelspin is why they black-track on so many passes. Years ago I remember the Pro Street bike owned and tuned by Rob Muzzy was making 185 mph passes but tire speed across the finish line was over 210 mph.I find that hard to believe unless Ignition timing is involved somehow.
Well at 330 mph the Engine is roughly 8,500 RPM. Tires around 2,200, if they are spinning at those speeds those Motors are turning way above that!If you were to remove the engine noise from the pass, you will hear the tires screeching down the track, wheel speed (tire spin).
A perfect example is Big Daddy's Electric dragster, Look up the video and listen.
Well at 330 mph the Engine is roughly 8,500 RPM. Tires around 2,200, if they are spinning at those speeds those Motors are turning way above that!