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The collaborative effort required to sustain a Top Fuel operation is immense. Highly skilled mechanics must perform with precision and speed, cooperating seamlessly to manage the routine and demanding maintenance tasks required to keep these mechanical beasts running.
Financially, running a Top Fuel dragster constitutes an astronomical investment, routinely costing teams tens of thousands of dollars per run. Engine rebuilds comprise a sizeable portion of a team’s operational budget, making each run not just a test of speed but also a significant financial gamble.