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What is Top Fuel

  
Top Fuel dragsters are the quickest accelerating racing cars in the world and the fastest sanctioned category of drag racers, with the fastest competitors reaching speeds of 539 kilometers per hour (335 mph) and finishing the 305 meters (1,000 ft) runs in 3.64 seconds. A top fuel dragster accelerates from a standstill to 100 mph in as little as 0.8 seconds (less than one third the time required by a production Porsche 911 Turbo to reach 60 mph) and can exceed 280 mph in just 660 feet. This subjects the driver to an average acceleration of about 39 m/s2 (4.0 g) over the duration of the race and with a peak of over 55 m/s2 (5.6 g). ——- > “Fun Facts link”

About Us
Calgary based, community focused, and family owned and operated by David and Nikolas Fedorowich, Dark Side Racing is Western Canada’s only Top Fuel representative.

Team patriarch, David Fedorowich, has been involved in professional drag racing for over 45 years. Driver, tuner, fabricator and innovator, the veteran drag racer has competed in both NHRA and IHRA sanctioned events in the professional Top Fuel category.

In 2012, Nikolas traded in his chef’s apron to return to the family business. Under the tutelage of dad/ David, Nik has become skilled in all aspects of race car set up. From engine tuning to clutch set up, he has earned the title of Car Chief of the Dark Side Racing Top Fuel dragster.