In fact, an engine in today's Funny Cars must be wholly rebuilt (or replaced) after — are you ready for this? — just four seconds of open-throttle use. The origin of the name "funny car" isn't ...

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These hilarious situations have borne fruit and given rise to the universally - acclaimed car memes which are masterfully created and show the full extent of human creativity. The best thing about car ...