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In this episode, I talk to Urs Erbacher, one of the most successful drag racing pilots in Europe - and a real old-school mechanic. It all started with souped-up mopeds in a small Swiss village, but it quickly became clear that this wasn't just about getting around, but about passion, technology and performance.
Urs talks about his beginnings as a tuner, his fascination with American cars and motorcycles, and how he developed into one of the most sought-after funny car and Top Fuel drivers in Europe over the years. Over 10,000 hp, several European championship titles and an everyday life that takes place between the workshop, race track and micrometer.
We talk about:
The beginnings with a Puch X30
The fascination of American vehicles
What a dragster really costs - per run!
How to build a 3.000 hp engine (and surviving)
Setup, adjusting screws & data analysis
The work behind the scenes - from the crew to the last valve
His European championship titles in Funny Car and Top Fuel
... and why Urs analyzes more in a burnout than others do in an entire Grand Prix.
This episode is a must for anyone who loves engines, manual work and speed - and wants to find out what really counts in the quarter mile.
Links to the ventures of Urs Erbacher and his daughter Jndia:
https://www.erbacherbikes.com/
You can find the podcast with Jndia Erbacher here.
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