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A Current Affair vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:48 am
by Pehpsi
Some people from A Current Affair dropped by the pits today...
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They were there to do a story on Amanda Shepherd...
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The lovely lady from ACA got to sit in the car while Amanda showed her around...
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Before she knew it, the crew had started the car; and with Matt's hand reaching for the hat, he revved the guts out of the 8000HP motor!
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It blew her mind...
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They decided to film Amanda's race shortly after, in which she ran a 4.96 @ 296mph (477km/h)!! Her first ever 4-second-pass, which not many people have done, yet she's only 19!

Congrats Amanda, top notch!

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:45 am
by Jeff
Nice series glad you posted them .I can't get there this weekend as I have a commitment at the bikes also at the Creek. Post some more later.

Jeff

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:56 am
by Pa
thanks mate, these are great

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:36 am
by myarhidia
Pehpsi wrote:They decided to film Amanda's race shortly after, in which she ran a 4.96 @ 296mph (477km/h)!! Her first ever 4-second-pass, which not many people have done, yet she's only 19!


:shock: Wow

Nice pics BTW.

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:50 am
by Killakoala
Nice candids. That last one with the TT reporter flabbergasted is cool. Amanda Shepherd is cute too. She's a lot better looking than most dragster drivers :)

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:22 am
by Reschsmooth
Killakoala wrote: She's a lot better looking than most dragster drivers :)


Victor Bray being an obvious exception? :lol: :lol:

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:26 am
by Big V
Good series - Running a 4 sec pass, what skill she must have, not to mention an awesome support crew to prepare the car. A feel good story.

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:32 am
by marcotrov
Great images that really capture the moment.
cheers
marco

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:23 pm
by Pehpsi
Thanks, Y'all. Appreciate it. I think I did OK, considering i'm a self-confessed social phobic :)

I didn't plan on doin' the candid style shots, but didn't have a choice as there were a number real togs around in prime position, which is fair enough.

I'll let you know when they air the story on TT :)

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:28 pm
by NeoN
Terrifick images Pehpsi thanks for sharing
Cheers NeoN
http://www.redbubble.com/people/neophytos

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:01 pm
by Killakoala
Pehpsi wrote:Thanks, Y'all. Appreciate it. I think I did OK, considering i'm a self-confessed social phobic :)

I didn't plan on doin' the candid style shots, but didn't have a choice as there were a number real togs around in prime position, which is fair enough.

I'll let you know when they air the story on TT :)



I might watch it just to see if you are famous :) I can't think of any other reason to watch Today Tonight. :) :) :evil:

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:01 am
by Pehpsi
Cheers :)

I mucked up also, it was A Current Affair, not TT :oops:

Re: Today Tonight vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:08 am
by shteeve5150
[They decided to film Amanda's race shortly after, in which she ran a 4.96 @ 296mph (477km/h)!! Her first ever 4-second-pass, which not many people have done, yet she's only 19!

Thats impressive - would scare the be-jesus out of me. Not to mention what it would have done when I was 19!

Nice shots - did well to capture the expression on the presenters face.
steve

Re: A Current Affair vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:52 pm
by Alpha_7
Awesome serious, the last shot is the definitive, Oh My Goodness moment!

Re: A Current Affair vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:50 pm
by Benny2707
Love the last shot. It's one of those right time right place moments. I can imagine she was blown away by the experience. Just watching them is enough to send shivers down your spine!

Re: A Current Affair vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:06 pm
by Pehpsi
Thanks again, all. Really appreciate it.

Got another frame, of what looks like a certain four letter word coming from her mouth :)

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Re: A Current Affair vs. Top Fuel Dragster (5 Pics)

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:12 pm
by DJT
Awesome pics, I was out there on Saturday night, directly opposite the burnout pad. I'll have to pull my finger out & post 'em up.