N2O laughing gas: has the NHRA been looking the other way after allegations that Pro Stock champions got there with the help of nitrous oxide?
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Some people believe that racers Alderman and Scott Geoffrion used nitrous oxide in their cars to make them run faster. A break-in in May 1995 left only the engines of the racers' cars damaged, but some people think they staged the break-in to keep the NHRA from finding out about their cheating.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1996
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'98 Porsche 911
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The 1998 Porsche 911 is expected to be 7.7 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider than the 1997 model, with a deeper, more horizontal windshield to reduce drag. The base price of the car, which is expected to reach a top speed of 175 mph, is estimated at $68,000.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1997
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Paint your wagons (or dog biscuit them)
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The Houston Art Car Parade is probably one of the strangest and most eccentric events involving automobiles. A brief overview of the 1995 parade is presented.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1995
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