Canadian drag racing veteran Paul Noakes gets a first-hand look at the fury of a nitro-powered Fuel Altered as he launches off the starting line in the “ Pegasus ” Fuel Altered during an Empire Outlaws race . Noakes , who ’ s known for his success in IHRA and NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car , was filling in for car owner Gary Kraus and his Pony Up Racing operation in this test session to prepare for upcoming races . It wasn ’ t Noakes ’ first experience with nitromethane , though , as the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Famer has also dabbled in Top Fuel .

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