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  1. 05-15-2016 06:18 PM #1
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    Insane Tranny explosion

     



    Think "Sportsman" drag racing ain't dangerous? Check this one out.

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  3. 05-15-2016 06:46 PM #2
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    Over the years I have seen a lot of explosions, mostly in either Top Fuel or Funny Car, but never that violent in a non fuel car.
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    That was crazy!!! I've seen some pretty hard blow ups, but never one like that that I can recall.

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    I'm with you guys.. Never saw an automatic car lunch like that one.
    I'm betting torque converter bought the farm and nearly took the driver with it.
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    Man, that guy is very lucky! That was crazy!
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